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
AchievementConfidenceDisciplineFocusBlack Belt School
AchievementConfidenceDisciplineFocusBlack Belt School
Section 01 — Programs
Six Programs.
One Family.
Martial arts and gymnastics, grouped by age — from preschool through adult.
Everyone starts with 2 private lessons.
Everyone starts with 2 private 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 3–5
Preschool Gymnastics
Way more than physical skills. Listening, taking turns, and life lessons through tumbling and play.
G/02
Ages 6+
Kids Gymnastics
Superstar moves plus the mental and emotional skill sets to conquer challenges in everyday life.
P/01
Any Age
Private Lessons
Everyone starts here. Two private lessons let us meet you, learn your goals, and design the right path.
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.
Book Your Trial
Pick a time. That's it.
Two private lessons, gear included. Choose a slot below and we'll see you on the mat.
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.
Everyone starts with two private lessons. During your trial you'll learn about prices, programs, and the schedule. We hope to see you soon — we've been instructing since 1996.