Best Self Defense School Cary Near Me

4worldlovers: Ancient Arts Family Karate/Ju-Jitsu Academy offers the authentic "old school" multi-discipline form of martial arts. We create Superheroes! We teach LIFE SKILLS for Men, Women and Children which not only provide body fitness and self defense, but also fitness of the mind which is derived from self respect for oneself and others. We are not a multi-school or franchise.


Owner / Operator, Don Isaak, teaches all classes! We do not have a technique of the week. We concentrate on "Fun"damentals and teach a core system. Karate/Ju-Jitsu are 3 things.....Art (a beautiful talent), Sport (competition if one wants) and Science (Physics, Newtonian Principles and Biomechanical Movements). Our greatest weapon is our intelligence and greatest enemy is ourselves!


Below are some of the many reasons why we are your best choice for the instruction of martial arts:


The Best Quality Instruction in the State by the owner/trainer, Don Isaak. Shihan Isaak has almost 50 years in teaching and training experience. Shihan Isaak has taught over 35,000 classes and worked with 1000's of students. Shihan Isaak is the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award and Hall of Famer.


The owner teaches every class unlike most large franchises or multi-school academies who hire trainers with relatively little experience.


We teach authentic "old school" martial arts and our instructional lineage can be traced back to well over 1500 years to the pioneers of martial arts.


Our multi-discipline approach trains the body and the mind. In children, it has proven to increase self-discipline, focus, self confidence and help to overcome shyness. A great way to over come bullying!


Over the years, we have developed outstanding programs to fit the varied needs of all of our students - men, women and children.

Our prices are very reasonable and we provide 2 weeks of FREE group Lessons and 1 Private Lesson to help you determine if this is the right fit for you. Free Uniform when you enroll!

"Simply the best investment I have ever made for my child."

4worldlovers: Get started today with our EXCLUSIVE offer! Request more information today to find out how you or your child can start training!

Championship Martial Arts is amazing! My two boys, now five and seven, have been enrolled in classes since they were three and a half years old. The instructors are highly skilled and Shihan Jenny is phenomenal with the students. Classes are structured, instructors are patient, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. We had several birthday parties at the dojo as well–and the boys loved it! My older son is taking classes almost daily and he would take multiple classes every day (he enjoys the classes that much!) Shihan Jenny has a way to motivate students to do their best and excel to their fullest potential. The integration of character traits into the karate curriculum is also impressive as the “Lesson of the Month” provides key life skills. I highly recommend Championship Martial Arts to anyone who is interested in the highest quality karate instruction available.

I looked around quite a bit for a good karate studio for my son – we were looking for strength and decency, not just fighting. Most of the places I found were way more Cobra Kai than Mr. Miyagi, but one day we stopped in to the place beside our grocery store and found Championship Martial Arts. From the owner to the younger instructors, we found kind but serious, friendly but tough people that push my son in appropriate ways and require a lot from him – and he loves it. We also found a community of parents and long term students that is supportive and helpful. I wouldn’t want to send my son anywhere else. I’ve often told people that if my kid ends up anything like the student instructors that are long term products of that program, that’s okay with me.

I absolutely love this place. My son has been attending this dojo for almost a year now. All of the children are taught positive attributes such as courage, courtesy, and confidence and they all resonate with encouragement for others and respect for their parents and staff. I also attend personal training here and have been so impressed with how wonderful the whole CMA family is!


Shihan Jenny and her team of instructors help you dig deep to bring out your personal best, no matter your age. My daughter has been taking classes for 3 years and I’ve been there just over a year, our balance, coordination, health and confidence have improved dramatically. Karate is a great way to stay fit, and Championship Martial Arts, Cary is the best place for it!

Shihan, Sempai’s and the other instructors and staff are great. Very quickly became a part of our family. Work very well with people from all ages (kids to adults). My 6 year old started when he was 5 and I have seen a much bigger difference in self control and respect. I too (along with my wife) joined as well and love it. I’m involved in several classes. Learn all types of techniques… from karate basics, self defense, katas to bushudo; and gets more challenging to push yourself in a non pressured way unlike other other dojos I have attended in my past or witnessed… not that CMA go easy on you AT ALL but they understand thresholds and capability and build from there and find what works best for you while still learning the tools you need to get you where you need to be. great in school tourneys, good for mind, body, and soul and a very positive atmosphere. Has helped my body recover from Medicsl issues as well as focusing my mind to get out of the day to day hassle we all deal with. Great release for stress, exercise, self defense and family atmosphere

I love this Dojo! The instructors are knowledgeable, patient and encouraging to all students. I feel very fortunate to be in the happy circumstance of being in the vicinity of such an excellent Karate school when I was looking for a place for my son. He absolutely loves it and I could not have asked for better. My father who studied Martial arts for over 40 years watched the instruction and students one time and gave Shihan Jenny the highest praise I have ever heard pass his lips. If you are looking for the best, look no further.

CMA is an amazing dojo. Shihan Jenny and the instructors are highly skilled and very good with kids. The students are pushed to reach their goals while having fun. It’s a great environment where your child will learn respect, self discipline and confidence. I highly recommend Championship Martial Arts Cary.

4worldlovers:
Knowing that each student has a different learning time and distinct objectives, our mission through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is that the winning attitudes practiced within our school, transcend our mat and be taken into the lives of our students.


No matter the age or the skill level of the student, our World-Class Jiu-Jitsu instructors are experienced and ready to help you reach your goals. We will make all the difference in your learning and in your game.


Having started Jiu-Jitsu in 1988 and earned his Black Belt in 1996, all the knowledge accumulated in these 33 years of training, teaching and competing, will make all the difference in your learning and game.

Jiu-Jitsu when practiced correctly, becomes more than a martial art. It´s a lifestyle that empowers us to be a better version of ourselves, while teaching us extremely effective and proven self-defense skills in real-life situations.

In his career as an athlete, Master Godoi has conquered several important titles as can be seen below

Professor Roberto Godoi opened his first Jiu Jitsu studio in 1992, in São Paulo Brazil, in the back of his mother´s house, while still wearing a purple belt around his waist. Since then, he was directly involved in the creation of some great teams in the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu scene, until 2013, when together with a group of professors who competed under his name, they founded G13 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Believing that there is no old or new Jiu Jitsu, only solid foundations, making the existence of a current World Class Jiu-Jitsu possible, we are in constant evolution and enduring improvement. During the course of our school, some great names have been added to contribute in our evolution process, such as: Wilson Reis, Rodrigo Ribeiro, Charles Faria, Fernando Margarida, Roberto Tozi, Marcos Barbosa, among many others. G13BJJ is more than a Jiu Jitsu school or a teaching methodology branch, we are a growing family. Our Teachers are mostly our students, who upon graduation chose to open their own G13BJJ schools, thus spreading our vision, mission and lifestyle through our art. Together, today, we are more than 10,000 students, 100 units in 5 countries, offering a world-class experience for all of those who want to learn Jiu Jitsu, regardless of their age or skills.

Focusing on the quality of teaching, our fundamental program aims to make the first contact of the student who never trained Jiu-Jitsu. It is conducted in a clear, efficient and exciting way!

The new student will learn the basic fundamentals of our art, become familiar with the names of the positions, develop their motor skills and balance on the ground, as well as go through our complete curriculum of self-defense, In order to get the student prepared for any situation where self-defense may be needed.

Thinking about the well-being and education of your children, the main mission of G13BJJ and our KIDS PROGRAM is to help your child´s formation.

Introducing the techinical aspect of the sport through games and playful activities.

Our greatest goal is to ensure that our young students become champions on the mat, but more than that, we want to make sure that with a solid routine and daily practice, our BJJ KIDS PROGRAM can provide moral values, determination to learn, respect, perseverance, confidence, self-defense, discipline, self-knowledge, among other virtues. A perfect balance between body and mind.

REMEMBER: A CONFIDENT CHILD BEHAVES DIFFERENTLY FROM OTHER CHILDREN WHO FEEL INSECURE OR INTIMIDATED. Therefore, enhance your child´s quality of life so that they can face the challenges that lie ahead.

The Advanced Program is for students who want to take their Jiu-Jitsu to the next level, compete or test their skills in the most practical and real environment.

In this class, we cover the entire universe of Jiu Jitsu, from simple to complex, it is a laboratory to be studied, evaluated, drilled and put into practice routinely, together with those who have the same objective.

This is the class in which champions are raised and fitness goals are exceeded.

Always thinking about the constant evolution of our students, this class includes a more complex positional study and a more intense sparring.

Although group classes are the main gateway to Jiu-Jitsu, some people chose to start ahead and maximize their learning through private tutoring.