Ballantyne Martial Arts
About
Ballantyne Martial Arts offers comprehensive training across multiple disciplines including MMA, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, kickboxing, judo, and karate. The academy features a highly qualified coaching staff with multiple black belt instructors across different martial arts, each possessing over 1,000 teaching hours and maintaining their own ongoing training under Sensei Sparks. This commitment to continuous learning ensures students receive instruction from coaches who remain students first, creating a foundation of technical expertise and humility.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the family-like atmosphere where they feel valued as people rather than just customers. Reviewers highlight the highly qualified coaching staff, with multiple black belt instructors across different disciplines who continue their own training under Sensei Sparks. Parents specifically mention how patient and dedicated instructors like Sensei Joshua and Desi are with children, teaching important life skills like discipline, confidence, and safety while making classes fun. Members report genuine excitement about attending classes and noticeable improvement in their skills, with many describing it as the best place for martial arts training in the area.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Zach Baughman
a year ago
My wife and I have been going here for about a year, having moved High Point around that time. The coaching staff here really made us feel like part of the family. We receive quality instruction and get treated like people, not $ signs. Cannot recommend enough!
Kristopher Sparks
a year ago
With multiple black belt instructors in multiple martial arts., SMA Academy is your number one choice in The Ballentyne area! Each instructor has over 1000 teaching hours to be certified. Every instructor continues to train with Sensei Sparks, being the student first with the privilege to teach. I would highly recommend trying a free class!
Ninrey
a month ago
Best place. 10/10. The teachers are very informative and nice. With great humor
Emily Duke
11 months ago
My 7 year old daughter wanted to start taking jiu jitsu classes and we were excited to find a gym close to home. The instructors are fantastic with kids - patient and taking the time to demonstrate & correct, and I was particularly impressed with how respectful & disciplined the kids in her class are… a testament to the great coaching they receive! My daughter is excited to come to class every week, and it is a joy to watch her grow and improve each time, all while having fun.
Shashank Belsare
8 months ago
I would highly recommend SMA academy. My daughter is been attending SMA from past 3 years and it has really helped her a lot in terms of discipline, building confidence and keeping up with physical activities. I really liked how they teach kids to stay safe away from strangers. Sensi Joshu and Desi’s (teachers) at dojo are very dedicated and teaches kids from heart.
Contact
11914 Elm Ln #160, Charlotte, NC 28277, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed