Phoenix Martial Arts

History

Phoenix Martial Arts has been a staple martial arts training in the Piedmont since 2008. We first opened our doors in Lexington, NC then moved to High Point and Archdale, NC. Now for 2015 we are in our new location in downtown Thomasville, NC. We take pride in our students and their progress and enjoy helping them grow in skill, discipline and self-confidence.

Specialties

Phoenix Martial Arts has been a staple martial arts training in the Piedmont since 2008. We first opened our doors in Lexington, NC in 2008 and moved to High Point, NC in 2011. In 2013 we moved to Archdale, NC and for 2015 we are back in Thomasville in a larger space. We take pride in our students and their progress and enjoy helping them grow in skill, discipline and self-confidence. Why should you visit Archdale Martial Arts? -A challenging and fun fitness program -A great way of relieving stress -Not the same boring routine class after class -Learn valuable self defense techniques that you keep forever -Train in a safe and friendly atmosphere What we offer: -Kids Classes- Classes for ages 5-12 years of age -Adult Classes- for ages 13 and up -Hour long classes for our kids group -Weapons training -Competition team What is Isshin Ryu Karate? Karate Master Tatsuo Shimabuku (1908-1975) was an expert in two different karate styles in Okinawa- Shorin Ryu and Goju Ryu. He developed a style that took the best elements of the two systems to make his style, Isshin Ryu or One Heart Way. Why Take Isshin Ryu Karate? -Equal use of hands and feet -Natural Stances -Use of snapping hand and foot techniques -Blocking with muscled parts of the arm -Highly effective in self defense and street situations -Integration of Kobudo (weapons) -Contains elements of hard and soft blocking