Instructors

Coaches: Cesar Vinaly, Doug Brafford, Bob Trobich (right) & Andrew Nasson (left).

Western boxing is called the 'Sweet Science'. We approach it from the 'floor up'. Whether you want to fight, get conditioned, or just for self-defense... you'll train the same.  

 Instructor : Sensei Seth Black (far right)

Sensei Seth Black began his Aikido training in 1992.
Since then he has had the opportunity to study

• Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu
  
• Shindo Muso Ryu Jodo
  
• Kendo
  
• Nana Fufuro Ryu Yawara Jutsu
  

In 2006 he introduced a powerful new style of Aikido known as 'Shinbu'. 
Shinbu Aikido relies on "aiki" and appears magical. 

 Instructor : Arjarn Doug Brafford

Thai boxing is one of the most sought after martial arts today.

The 'Science of 8 Limbs' as it is traditionally referred to offers the prospective student a martial art that literally translates itself from the ring to self-defense with little or no modifications. Utilizing kicks, punches, elbows and knee strikes, one can gain multiple benefits of self-defense, cardio, fat-burning and muscle toning as well as strength training.

Our instructors are certified in the UWMTA, USMTA and TBA. 

Been teaching Martial Arts in Charlotte since 1992.

 Instructors: Sifu/Guro Doug Brafford & Frank Hinson

This class approaches training  from a weapons-based perspective as the arts were traditionally taught and progresses to empty hands. PMA draws alot from Filipino Martial Arts(FMA), Muay Thai, Boxing,Jeet Kune Do(JKD), Silat and Larry Hartsell's Grapling.  These arts are very comprehensive offering the student the opportunity to become proficient in kicking, striking, with trapping and grappling. Consequently the serious student can become highly skilled in long, medium and close quarter contact.

Instructor : Sifu Gideon Pagett

 Gideon began training in Lai Tung Pai in 1997.  He has continued his training under Sifu Li Chi Keung, and has travaled to Hong Kong to train with his Grandmaster, Kong Hoi in 2014. He has achieved the rank of Sifu and now teaches the style to help Lai Tung Pai grow to another generation. 

Chris Russell began studying Systema in 2016 under a local Charlotte NC instructor  and international instructor, Vladimir Vasiliev, Chief  Instructor of Systema Headquarter in Toronto, Canada. Systema offers self-defense through  self-awareness of the mind and body.