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 trial private lessons, we'll share the full current schedule and find the times that fit your family.
Ready to book your two private lessons?
Pick a time that works for your family — book online in under a minute. 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.
2 private lessons + uniform included. Regularly $39.99 — only $29.99 when you register today. Ages 3–12 receive 30-minute lessons — ages 14+ receive 60-minute lessons.
● Mon – Thu — 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM ● Ages 3+
Gymnastics Classes
Book a Gymnastics Class
Unlimited classes in your first 30 days for only $89. A school leotard ($45) or school T-shirt ($30) is required — register now and receive a FREE T-shirt.
● 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: 2 private lessons + uniform — regularly $39.99, yours today for $29.99. First lesson Mon–Thu, 4–8 PM (30 min for ages 3–12 · 60 min for ages 14+). Gymnastics: Unlimited classes in your first 30 days for only $89. A school leotard ($45) or school T-shirt ($30) is required — register now and receive a FREE T-shirt. Classes Mon/Wed at 7:00 PM or Tue/Thu at 3:30 PM.