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What is Aikido and Why You Should Try It at IMAA

When people think of martial arts, they often imagine high-impact striking styles like karate or taekwondo. However, not all martial arts rely on sheer force. Aikido, a modern Japanese martial art, is unique in its approach to self-defense, focusing on blending with an opponent’s energy rather than confronting it head-on. At Innovative Martial Arts Academy

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Lil’ Ninjas: Fun For Your High Energy Toddler!

Anyone with a young kid knows the challenge of keeping up with their endless energy. Whether they’re running around the house, climbing on furniture, or constantly bouncing between toys, children seem to have an unstoppable drive to move. While energy shows that your child is healthy and curious, finding ways to constructively channel it can

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How Martial Arts Can Help You Meet Your Daily Activity Quota

Staying active is crucial for maintaining overall health, but for many people, fitting regular exercise into a busy schedule can feel overwhelming. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week, which breaks down to just 30 minutes per day. While that may seem manageable in

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10 Tips to Enhance Your Martial Arts Training

Beginners and professionals in martial arts always have room to improve. If you’re familiar with the activity, you know that  martial arts is more than being strong and it takes time to achieve higher ranks. Improving involves training your mind, body and spirit. To help you on your journey of improvement, here are ten tips

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How a Black Belt Prepares You for Life

Earning a black belt is often seen as the top martial arts achievement, but the journey to black belt is much more than a physical accomplishment. It shapes your character, strengthens your mind, and prepares you to face the challenges life inevitably presents. The black belt journey molds you into a stronger, more confident individual

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Easy Self-Defense: Defend Against a Double Lapel Grab

A double lapel grab is a common attack scenario in which an aggressor uses both hands to seize the front of your shirt, jacket, or other clothing, usually around the collar or ‘lapel’ area. This grab can feel intimidating because it gives the attacker a measure of control over your upper body and can lead

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What is Aikido and Why You Should Try It at IMAA

When people think of martial arts, they often imagine high-impact striking styles like karate or taekwondo. However, not all martial arts rely on sheer force. Aikido, a modern Japanese martial art, is unique in its approach to self-defense, focusing on blending with an opponent’s energy rather than confronting it head-on. At Innovative Martial Arts Academy

Read More »

Lil’ Ninjas: Fun For Your High Energy Toddler!

Anyone with a young kid knows the challenge of keeping up with their endless energy. Whether they’re running around the house, climbing on furniture, or constantly bouncing between toys, children seem to have an unstoppable drive to move. While energy shows that your child is healthy and curious, finding ways to constructively channel it can

Read More »

How Martial Arts Can Help You Meet Your Daily Activity Quota

Staying active is crucial for maintaining overall health, but for many people, fitting regular exercise into a busy schedule can feel overwhelming. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week, which breaks down to just 30 minutes per day. While that may seem manageable in

Read More »

10 Tips to Enhance Your Martial Arts Training

Beginners and professionals in martial arts always have room to improve. If you’re familiar with the activity, you know that  martial arts is more than being strong and it takes time to achieve higher ranks. Improving involves training your mind, body and spirit. To help you on your journey of improvement, here are ten tips

Read More »

How a Black Belt Prepares You for Life

Earning a black belt is often seen as the top martial arts achievement, but the journey to black belt is much more than a physical accomplishment. It shapes your character, strengthens your mind, and prepares you to face the challenges life inevitably presents. The black belt journey molds you into a stronger, more confident individual

Read More »

Easy Self-Defense: Defend Against a Double Lapel Grab

A double lapel grab is a common attack scenario in which an aggressor uses both hands to seize the front of your shirt, jacket, or other clothing, usually around the collar or ‘lapel’ area. This grab can feel intimidating because it gives the attacker a measure of control over your upper body and can lead

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Our Reviews

Great school with wonderful teachers. My daughter has a great time learning and everyone is friendly. There is even an adult class that allowed me to try to see if I liked it and everyone was very patient with me. I am thankful to have my daughter be a part of the Innovative Martial Arts Academy in Wake Forest and know she is benefiting from it in more than one way. It amazes me how fast she is learning and how hard she is trying. They have her trying to develop at her fullest with her mind, body, and spirit. I would recommend this school to anyone interested in martial arts.

Janice P.

This place is great! Charles and his team have fantastic programs for kids. When we started our 3.5 year old son, I didn’t know what to expect. He quickly adapted to the classes and now loves going. Our 2 year old son loves watching and will start as well as soon as he turns 3. Innovative Martial arts also hosted their birthday parties. The kids had a blast doing different activities throughout the birthday party. Can’t say enough good things about this place, and what they teach!

William D.

Wonderful place for not only skill development but also personal development. Owner and instructors genuinely get to know students and families and care about them. The lessons learned will provide character growth as well as martial art skills. The owner is also a long time student of many different martial arts, he didn’t just buy a franchise, and tries very hard to live what he teaches the students. Proud to have been in this dojo family for 6+ years and proud of the friendships we have made there!

Kristi F.