Martial Arts - Kernersville, NC

For Martial Arts training in Kernersville, North Carolina, Fitness One offers a wide range of class choices for every age and level.  These include Kickboxing, Krav Maga, MMA, Karate, Taekwondo training and FAST Defense. fitness One is the areas only official Joe Lewis Training Center, The Regional Training Center for FAST Defense and the Official North Carolina Representative of the IKI, Israeli Krav International.

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Martial arts (meaning arts of war but usually referred as fighting arts) are extensive systems of  practices and traditions of combat. Martial arts all have similar objectives: to physically defeat other persons or defend oneself or others from physical threat. Some martial arts are also linked to religious beliefs systems  while others follow a secular code of honor. Martial arts are considered as both an art and a science. Many Arts are also practiced competitively, most commonly as combat sports. 

Many of the physical benefits of training resemble those achieved by any other form of exercise. A normal training session of most Martial Arts involves a period of warming up, stretching, then practice of training techniques. The exercise one gets from martial arts training improves balance, flexibility, stamina, core strength and posture. Weight loss is promoted through extended cardiovascular activity. These are all results of  martial arts training.

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Benefits for Children


Martial Arts are a fun way for both boys and girls to achieve fitness and develop focus.  The martial arts  help teach self-discipline and socialization skills. In fact, many parents whose children have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) report great success with these programs because self-control and concentration are exactly the skills underdeveloped in ADHD kids.


A typical 45 minute class at Fitness One begins and ends with a salute of respect to the teacher.  After a warm-up, students practice particular skills, which may include kicks, punches, grappling, verbal skills and blocks. Each requires concentration and strict attention.


Progress is marked by the belt system, which takes the beginner from a white belt through a variety of colors until black. Testing for each new level, generally every three months, is a good exercise in setting and achieving goals.


But it's the respect kids learn, whether from saluting or standing still and waiting for the next command, that can be the most important benefit: It often carries over into school, helping to improve behavior and even grades, according to recent research.


"Six is usually a good age to start classes," says Mimi Johnson, M.D., a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics' Committee on Sports Medicine and Fitness. By that time a child should have enough muscle control to punch and turn properly and safely  -- essential to getting a real kick out of the martial art class.

Many schools are way over priced for the service, and charge high fees for Belt testing, and ensure progress at each level.  At American Martial Arts Systems, we pride ourselves on being a school where rank is actually earned, not paid for. Children must develop real skills before advancing.

We have heard of schools charging hundreds of dollars for a Black Belt for a child, with monthly rates soaring over $100. The rates at AMAS are affordable to parents on a budget, yet provide a system of teaching that is not rivaled in the area.

Benefits for Adults

Our Martial Arts program provides each adult with a variety of things that make this type of training crucial to any routine.

Fitness-As listed above the Fitness benefits alone are worth the classes. people just get stronger, regain balance, build core strength and develop things that you just don't get from a regular fitness class.

Self-Defense-Our diverse programs are taught by full-time Instructors who offer classes morning, nights and weekends. Learn to handle virtually any situation with striking skills, grappling, hand to hand training ans more.

So much more-Click one of the Martial Arts links above to learn more about each program offered!