Core Combat Academies
About
Core Combat Academies in Charlotte, NC offers comprehensive training in mixed martial arts and wrestling. The gym provides expert instruction across disciplines, with coaches like Ryan, Jake, Summer, and Coach Banks leading structured classes. Members experience a demanding and focused approach that emphasizes discipline, commitment, and technical skill development, distinguishing it from more casual martial arts programs. The environment supports both individual growth and community building, with training designed to develop athletes physically and mentally.
Reviews highlight exceptional coaching characterized by organization, patience, and infectious enthusiasm. Parents note remarkable progress in young athletes, with children improving significantly in just months under attentive guidance. The black-owned business maintains a strong flow of practice where coaches push students appropriately while showing dedication and care. Members consistently praise the integrity of the coaching staff and the confidence-building atmosphere that extends beyond physical training to character development.
The gym's community-focused approach creates an engaging learning environment where members witness firsthand the devotion coaches invest in every athlete. From stand-up striking for jiu-jitsu practitioners to foundational wrestling techniques, Core Combat Academies delivers structured training that balances technical instruction with mindset growth opportunities. This combination of expert coaching, disciplined methodology, and supportive community makes it a standout choice for serious martial artists in the Charlotte area.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the exceptional coaching staff, specifically mentioning Coach Ryan's organized teaching, Jake's infectious joy, Summer's expertise, and Coach Banks' phenomenal leadership. They highlight remarkable student progress, with children improving tenfold in just months under the coaches' attentive and dedicated guidance. Reviewers appreciate the demanding, focused approach that contrasts with more casual martial arts programs, and they value the strong emphasis on discipline, commitment, and character development alongside physical training. Multiple members specifically commend Core Wrestling as a fantastic black-owned business with coaches who maintain excellent practice flow while pushing students appropriately.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Stephen Mastromichalis
3 years ago
Came to core to work on my stand up for jiu-jitsu. Great instruction from coach Ryan. He's very organized in his teaching. Highly recommend this school.
Gabriel Beal
a year ago
I can't say enough great things about Core Wrestling. The jiu-jitsu classes, led by Jake and Summer, are exceptional. Their expertise, patience, and teaching skills create an engaging and effective learning environment. Jake's infectious joy makes every session a pleasure to attend. On the wrestling side, my son has seen incredible growth, improving tenfold in just a few months. The wresting side's coaches are remarkably accomplished, with a dedication and work ethic that inspire their students to excel. Core Wrestling’s demanding and focused approach stands out, especially compared to the more casual atmosphere of many other martial arts programs. Highly recommended!
S B
4 years ago
I have witnessed first hand the level of integrity, devotion and care that the coaches invest across the board, and you see so much growth and confidence in their athletes. Coach Banks and his team do a phenomenal job here, and I highly recommend Core Wrestling!
Alycia Fuller
3 years ago
We love Core Wrestling! It's a Fantastic black owned business. The coaches are very attentive, show great dedication & maintain flow of practice. They push my 8yr old son right were its needed. I Highly recommend Coach Banks & Team. Thank you Core!
Callie Acuff
2 years ago
Three of our boys have been a part of CORE! We love the focus on discipline, commitment and community. The mindset growth opportunities help the boys grow in character as much as the physical work helps them grow and develop physically. We are grateful for this community!
Contact
10615 Texland Boulevard suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28211, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 5:00 – 8:45 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 – 8:45 PM
Thursday: 5:00 – 8:45 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 3:30 – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed