M/01
Ages 3–4
Preschool Martial Arts
Discipline, focus, and respect through play-based Taekwon-Do. Boundaries that help preschoolers thrive.
WE ARE A BLACK BELT SCHOOL.
It's the first thing you see when you walk through our doors. Mint Hill's home for ITF Taekwon-Do and gymnastics — where Achievement, Confidence, Discipline, and Focus become muscle memory.
1996 Teaching Since
4–5 Years To Black Belt
3–103 All Ages Welcome
See Our School In Action
Watch Our Programs
Get a glimpse of the energy, discipline, and fun at Elite Martial Arts & Gymnastics.
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Section 01 — Programs
Six Programs.
One Family.
Martial arts and gymnastics, grouped by age — from preschool through adult.
Everyone starts with 2 private lessons. Ages 3–12: 30-min lessons · Ages 14+: 60-min lessons.
Everyone starts with 2 private lessons. Ages 3–12: 30-min lessons · Ages 14+: 60-min lessons.
M/02
Ages 5–7
Little Ninjas
Age-appropriate Taekwon-Do for ages 5–7 — listening skills, coordination, and the foundations of martial arts.
M/03
Ages 8–12
Kids Martial Arts
Higher success in school, focus, goal-setting, and drive. Martial arts as a tool to raise leaders.
M/04
Teens
Teen Martial Arts
Structured class designed and taught just for teens — an outlet for big energy with focus and discipline.
M/05
Adults 18+
Adult Martial Arts
Lose weight, build muscle, learn self-defense, or just have a blast. Like a second family on the mat.
G/01
Ages 3+
Preschool Gymnastics
Way more than physical skills. Listening, taking turns, and life lessons through tumbling and play. Classes: Mon/Wed at 7:00 PM or Tue/Thu at 3:30 PM.
G/02
Ages 3+
Kids Gymnastics
Superstar moves plus the mental and emotional skill sets to conquer challenges in everyday life. Classes: Mon/Wed at 7:00 PM or Tue/Thu at 3:30 PM.
P/01
Any Age
Private Lessons
Everyone starts here. Two private lessons let us meet you, learn your goals, and design the right path. Ages 3–12: 30-min lessons · Ages 14+: 60-min lessons. Martial Arts: $29.99 (reg. $39.99) · Gymnastics: $89/first 30 days unlimited.
1996
Teaching Since
18
Monthly Character Themes
8
Character Activities to Black Belt
4—5
Years To Black Belt
Welcome to the family.
Section 02 — Who We Are
Led by Master Jeremy Kempka, A-8-34.
"We ARE a Black Belt School. This wording is one of the first things you see when you walk through our doors. Our primary objective is getting students to their Black Belts — because the physical elements become muscle memory, and the mental components become habits."
A Black Belt isn't just a cloth you wear around your waist; it is a core part of the very person you become. Over four to five years, our staff, instructors and master instructors are dedicated to seeing you through to your Black Belt graduation.
— Master Jeremy Kempka, Owner & Master Instructor
PILLAR 01
Achievement
PILLAR 02
Confidence
PILLAR 03
Discipline
PILLAR 04
Focus
Section 03 — The Journey
Four years.
One Black Belt.
Most martial arts programs only teach self-defense. We're a certified Black Belt School — which means short, middle, and long-term goals built into every step of training.
01
Every 3 Months
Short-Term:
Earn a Color Belt
A new color belt every quarter. Quarterly milestones turn ambition into momentum — and momentum into habits.
Short-Term Goal
02
Annually
Middle-Term:
Compete at a Tournament
Once a year, students step onto the competition mat. They learn to handle pressure, overcome loss, and rise to the moment.
Middle-Term Goal
03
After 4 Years
Long-Term:
Certified Black Belt
Eighteen monthly character themes. Eight character development activities. Four years of consistent coaching with the same instructors who know your name.
Long-Term Goal
★
"When children participate in traditional sports, not all kids get the same attention. Each season brings a new coach learning their athletes' skills to help the team win — not necessarily to cultivate the athlete's personal improvement. Here, you're enrolling for the consistency of the same coaches who, over four years, will make you and your child the priority."
— Master Jeremy Kempka
Section 04 — Investment, Not Cost
Most activities are a cost. A Black Belt program is an investment.
From Master Kempka's Welcome Letter
"PMA Mint Hill has changed my son's life! The instructors teach, but also share so much knowledge."
— Parent of kids program student
"My son's manners have improved so much during this time, as well as his focus. He enjoys every class and loves all the teachers."
— Parent of kids program student
"They do a fantastic job in engaging with the kids! My kids enjoy the time they get to learn."
— Parent of two students
"Master Kempka and Mr. Buckley have been amazing leaders not only in Taekwondo, but with teaching my girls respect and how to handle many life situations."
— Mom of two daughters
Section 05 — Class Times
Classes by age group.
We offer Taekwon-Do classes for ages 3–4, 5–7, 8–12, teens, and adults — plus gymnastics for preschool and kids. During your first 30 days, we'll share the full current schedule and find the times that fit your family.
Ready to claim your 30-day offer?
Pick a time that works for your family — book online in under a minute. Both Martial Arts and Gymnastics include 30 days + gear for $149. Prefer to talk first? Call us anytime.
Birthday Parties
The most epic birthday.
We promise.
Your child cuts the cake with a samurai sword. They break a board. Their friends go home with gift bags, a FREE T-shirt, and a FREE month of lessons. You go home stress-free. That's the Elite birthday party.
Only $600 All-In
$600 BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGE
Everything
Included.
- ✓ Up to 25 guests
- ✓ Decorations — we set it all up
- ✓ Cake, pizza & juice
- ✓ Gift bags for every guest
- ✓ Cut the cake with a samurai sword
- ✓ Break a board — a real one
- ✓ FREE T-shirt for every guest
- ✓ FREE month of lessons for every guest
Call (704) 819-8304 or message us to check availability.
Book Your Trial
Pick a time. That's it.
30 Days of Unlimited Martial Arts + Uniform Included. Get started for only $149 — everything you need to begin your journey, including your uniform, is covered.
● Mon – Thu — 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM ● Ages 3+
Gymnastics Classes
Book a Gymnastics Class
30 Days of Unlimited Gymnastics + Leotard Included. Get started for only $149 — your leotard is included so your child is ready to go from day one.
● Mon / Wed — 7:00 PM ● Tue / Thu — 3:30 PM
Trouble with the calendar? Call (704) 819-8304 or email us and we'll book you in directly.
Get In Touch
Have a question?
Send us a message and we'll get back to you within one business day. Ready to book a trial? Use the calendar above instead — it's faster.
Section 06 — Take Step One
Train your body. Strengthen your character.
Earn your Black Belt.
Martial Arts: 30 days of unlimited classes + uniform included — only $149. Classes Mon–Thu, 4–8 PM. Gymnastics: 30 days of unlimited classes + leotard included — only $149. Classes Mon/Wed at 7:00 PM or Tue/Thu at 3:30 PM.