Black Knight Martial Arts
About
Black Knight Martial Arts offers comprehensive training in MMA and karate disciplines, led by a team of experienced instructors ranging from 1st Dan to 8th Dan Grand Master. The coaching staff includes specialists for different age groups and programs, such as Head Instructor Nils Onsager, Teen Head Instructor Matthieu Bloch, Women's HKD Instructor Kelsey Cavallaro, and Lead Youth/Teen Instructor Sun Le. The facility provides a spacious training environment with safety protocols, making it suitable for families and individuals seeking structured martial arts education.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the transformative impact of training at this gym, with parents noting significant improvements in children's discipline, focus, and self-esteem, particularly for those with ADHD. Adult students report physical benefits like weight loss and increased flexibility, along with personal growth that extends to career and educational achievements. Reviewers specifically highlight instructors like Mr. Victor, Mr. Sun, and Grand Master Nils for their patience, expertise, and ability to create a culture of self-improvement. The gym receives universal acclaim for being welcoming to all ages and experience levels, with no negative feedback mentioned in the reviews.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
E. Roman
4 years ago
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! Black Knight is an amazing resource for parents seeking martial arts training for their children. Mr. Hung is such a great instructor, very patient and he explains the moves in ways the young ones can understand. I was nervous about starting in a program with Covid but the space is large with enough room to spread out and they are diligent about face coverings. Master Nils is very friendly, and even allowed us to host a birthday party there with a private lesson. It was a hit! So glad we found a place my child enjoys and wants to come back to.
MAMI Approves
11 months ago
BEST OF THE BEST!!!! My child has ADHD with a big H (Hyperactive) 😂 and I swear, the structure and the consistency and discipline thought at BlackKnight Martial Arts has improved our lives in all areas (School and Home). He is so proud of himself ! We love it here ❤️ Mr Victor and Mr Sun are AMAZING !
Virgil Lee Dortch, CRPC Investments & Martial Arts
7 years ago
Black Knight is the Martial Arts School that I didn’t know I needed and am extremely glad that I found. Nils Onsager has established a culture focused on self-awareness and improvement that is reflected in every class and extends into our daily lives. Since joining the school in October 2016, I have become much more intentional about my development. As result, I have seen physical improvements including regained flexibility, increased muscle definition and losing over 30lbs. Additionally, being in the presence of other achievers motivated me to apply for a very competitive Masters Degree program in Financial Engineering. I have since been accepted and began taking classes in January. I didn’t think I would be studying either area of focus (Hapkido or Grad Level Finance) at nearly 40yrs old with two children and a full-time career. But, being in class with fellow students ranging from age 18 to 75, has given me renewed understanding of how irrelevant age is. If you’ve ever thought, I should consider looking into a martial art, I strongly recommend that you come check us out.
Aurelie Menigoz
10 months ago
Both our kids are going to Black Knights and they love it! We love it! The instructors are excellent, rigorous but approachable, they set high expectations for the kids and work even harder with them to make sure they can reach these expectations. Not only is this great physical activity, they teach very valuable self-defense skills. I guess the biggest compliment we can give is that our daughter dropped ballet so she could spend more time at Hapkido!
Jason White
2 years ago
Fantastic place to learn self defense. I have been involved in the martial arts for a very long time and I know what to look for in a good quality school. Black Knight met my requirements when looking for a place to continue my education and continues to impress me with their overall demeanor. If you are a beginner, this is the place for you! If you are an old, grizzled, burnt out martial artist that wants to try something new and be challenged, this place is still for you. Trust.
scheduleHours
Monday: 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Friday: 6:30 – 7:30 AM, 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Daniel French
Instructor
4th Dan Master
Started martial arts in 2004, hooked by Hapkido's broad range. Also explores HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) and participates in historical fencing tournaments.
Matthieu Bloch
Teen Head Instructor
3rd Dan
Started martial arts in grad school. Chose Hapkido for its versatility, self-defense emphasis, and friendly atmosphere. Enjoys mastering nunchucks and joint locks.
Michael McKenzie
Instructor
3rd Dan
Started training Hapkido as an engineering undergrad in 2009. Fascinated by the simple but effective mechanics of the art.
David Safranski
Instructor
2nd Dan
Started Hapkido in 2017 for a physical/mental challenge. Background in orthopaedic biomechanics finds joint locks, throws, and grappling interesting.
Kelsey Cavallaro
Women's HKD Instructor
1st Dan
Found Hapkido seeking practical self-defense. Trained at Georgia Tech and Black Knight for 5 years. Hopes to engender confidence in other women.
Sun Le
Lead Youth Instructor, Lead Teen Instructor
3rd Dan
Practicing Hapkido since 2013, hooked by the size-independent art. Skilled at teaching various age groups and spreading self-defense knowledge.
Victor Ellingsen
Instructor/Manager
3rd Dan
Started Hapkido in 2013 for fitness/stress relief. Appreciates the flexible, practical nature and sense of community. Enjoys working with hesitant students.
Nils Onsager
Head Instructor
8th Dan Grand Master
Lifetime martial artist, skills with swords/knives/weapons. Earned 1st Dan in 1988, Master in 2003, Grand Master in 2015. Instructs at Black Knight Aus and Two Kings Martial Arts in Australia.
Christian Girala
GT Instructor
2nd Dan
Practiced student who fuses soft-style Hapkido with hard-style background to be a dynamic martial artist. Software developer.