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Filipino & Historical European Martial Arts Schools in North Carolina

16 of the 1,007 martial arts schools we track in North Carolina have filipino martial arts & hema training. Full listings for every city are on the North Carolina page.

16schools
15cities
1,007schools statewide

This section features martial arts academies offering instruction in Filipino Martial Arts (Kali, Eskrima, Arnis) and Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA). These specialized disciplines focus on weapon-based combat including rattan sticks, knives, longswords, and rapiers based on regional traditions and historical combat treatises. Before enrolling, confirm whether the school emphasizes full-contact sparring, technical reconstruction, or practical self-defense.

Charlotte 2

  1. Black Belt USA

    11915 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28262-0409

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  2. Team Vision Wrestling and Self-Defense,Inc.

    12933 Plumleaf Dr, Charlotte, NC 28213-4885

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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Benson 1

  1. Southern School of Martial Arts and Rivers Edge Bujinkan Dojo

    27 Annette Dr, Benson, NC 27504

    Tuesdays at 1:00pm to 2:00pm

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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Boone 1

  1. Blue Ridge Kung-Fu Arnis Academy

    2210 Old US Hwy 421, Boone, NC 28607

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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Cornelius 1

  1. Krav Maga LKN

    18339 Old Statesville Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031-9042

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
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Durham 1

  1. TKFmma Basic Weapons Class

    1921 N Pointe Dr, Durham, NC 27705-2672

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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Fayetteville 1

  1. Elevo Dynamics

    110 Person St, Fayetteville, NC 28301-5722

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Goldsboro 1

  1. Hwarang Warrior Martial Arts Goldsboro

    106 Red Oak Dr Ste B, Goldsboro, NC 27530

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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Greensboro 1

  1. House Orastafell

    Lake Daniel Park, 410 Mimosa Dr, Greensboro, NC 27403-12ND

    Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
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Harrisburg 1

  1. Integrated Martial Arts Academy

    3770 State Hwy 49, Harrisburg, NC 28075

    Monday - Saturday 7:00am

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxing
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Jacksonville 1

  1. Martial Arts and More

    116 Branchwood Shopping Ctr, Jacksonville, NC 28546-5800

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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Mount Olive 1

  1. Black Dragon Kali-Silat Family

    800 N Church St Ste D, Mount Olive, NC 28365

    BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
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Mt Olive 1

  1. Hwarang Warrior Martial Arts

    800 N Church St, Mt Olive, NC 28365

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
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Raleigh 1

  1. Triangle Kung-Fu Arnis Academy

    3601 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27604-3394

    Karate / taekwondo
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Southern Pines 1

  1. Martial Arts Academy of Southern Pines

    110 Pinehurst Ave, Southern Pines, NC 28387-7022

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
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Wake Forest 1

  1. Innovative Martial Arts Academy

    1241 S Main St, Wake Forest, NC 27587-5025

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Wake Forest
Safety gear investment: While intro lessons usually provide loaner equipment, full participation in contact sparring requires buying personal protective gear costing $200 to $500 within the first two months.

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Good to know

How much do FMA and HEMA classes cost in the US?

Monthly membership fees typically range from $100 to $180 for standard group classes meeting two to three times per week. Individual drop-in sessions average $20 to $35, while private instruction generally costs $60 to $120 per hour.

What gear do I need for my first FMA or HEMA class?

Beginners need basic athletic clothes, athletic shoes, and a water bottle, as most academies provide loaner rattan sticks, wooden trainers, or synthetic swords. Within 30 to 60 days, students are expected to buy a 350N fencing mask, padded gloves, and personal weapons.

What is the primary difference between FMA and HEMA?

Filipino Martial Arts center on fluid stick-and-blade drills, close-quarters knife tactics, and empty-hand applications derived from Southeast Asian warfare. HEMA focuses on reconstructing European martial systems from 14th–17th century manuscripts, concentrating on weapons like the longsword, rapier, and sidesword.

How to lose body fat percentage?

Reducing body fat percentage involves maintaining a moderate energy deficit while engaging in strength training and high-calorie combat sports. Regular practice in disciplines like MMA or Muay Thai builds lean tissue while driving down overall body fat. Users in North Carolina can browse 16 verified martial arts academies offering structured weight management programs.

How to drain fluid from ear?

Draining fluid from an ear—often caused by trauma such as cauliflower ear in grappling—requires sterile medical aspiration using a syringe followed by a compression wrap. Performing this procedure at home without medical expertise carries a severe risk of infection and permanent cartilage deformity. Practicing martial artists in North Carolina should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 16 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.