Upcoming Community Events
Confident & Capable
Friday, August 7
Confidence is your first line of defense. Join us for Confident & Capable, a practical personal safety workshop designed specifically for teenage girls and their mothers. This empowering 90-minute class focuses on building confidence, increasing situational awareness, setting healthy boundaries, and learning simple, effective self-defense skills that are easy to remember and use in real-life situations.
Whether you're preparing for high school, college, or simply becoming more independent, this workshop will provide valuable tools to help you recognize potential dangers, trust your instincts, respond with confidence, and stay safe. No martial arts experience is required. Space is limited to just 15 participants to ensure personalized instruction and plenty of hands-on practice.
You can register online here: https://member-site.net/?EV--bcMXig or by calling/texting us at 252-222-0444.
Back-to-School Bash
Saturday, August 15
Join us as we celebrate the end of summer with a FREE community Back-to-School Block Party!
Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun, games, local businesses, and activities designed to kick off the new school year with excitement.
FREE Admission
Enjoy: Bounce Houses, FREE Beginner Martial Arts Classes Every Hour, Hourly Raffle Giveaways, Board Breaking, Face Painting, Food Trucks & Local Vendors, Dunk Tank, Community Businesses, and much more!
This event is open to everyone in our community—whether you've ever taken a martial arts class or not. Whether you're getting the kids excited for a new school year, looking for something fun to do as a family, or wanting to discover some amazing local businesses, there's something for everyone!
Saturday, August 15
10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Grandmaster Dong's Martial Arts
5270 -A West Highway 70
Morehead City, NC
Support local businesses. Meet your neighbors. Make memories before school starts! Tag your friends and invite another family to join you!
No registration required
Conflict to Confidence
Saturday, September 19
As students head back to school, they're not just carrying backpacks, they're carrying worries about fitting in, making friends, handling peer pressure, and knowing what to do when conflict arises.
School Ready: From Conflict to Confidence is a FREE 90-minute interactive workshop designed to help students ages 10–15 develop the confidence and resilience they need to navigate the school year with greater courage and self-control. Through fun activities, role-playing, movement, and discussion, students will learn practical "Mental Sparring" strategies that teach them how to:
Recognize the difference between conflict and bullying.
Stay calm under pressure.
Respond confidently to teasing and bullying.
Handle peer pressure with confidence.
Know when and how to seek help from trusted adults.
Parents are encouraged to attend and will learn simple ways to reinforce these valuable life skills at home... because confidence isn't built in a day... it's built through practice.
Saturday, September 19
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Grandmaster Dong's Martial Arts
5270-A Highway 70 West
Morehead City, NC 28557
FREE Community Workshop
Limited to just 30 students (registration required)
Give your child the tools to walk into the new school year with greater confidence, stronger communication skills, and the resilience to thrive. Reserve your spot today!
2026 Summer Camps
August 10-13 (10:00 - 4:00)
Enter an epic world of blocks, power-ups, and nonstop fun! This high-energy camp blends creativity and competition as students explore exciting challenges inspired by two iconic adventure worlds. With martial arts training, themed games, and hands-on activities each day, campers will build skills, confidence, and friendships along the way.
Perfect for kids who love building, gaming, and
action-packed fun!
Shannon Henry
Shannon Henry
Shannon Henry
Shannon is an Early Childhood Development Specialist, 6th degree black belt, and an owner of the school. Certified in Adult/Child/Infant CPR & AED
Isaiah Holmes
Shannon Henry
Shannon Henry
Isaiah is a 4th degree black belt and an instructor at the school. Certified in Adult/Child/Infant CPR & AED
Laurel Henry
Shannon Henry
Laurel Henry
Laurel has been taking martial arts and dance for 14 years. Certified in Adult/Child/Infant CPR & AED
CharaCter Building ACTIVITY KITs
Download our 15-page Activity Kit
We believe that real success is built not only on talent and skill—but on the determination to keep going when things get tough. Whether your child is just starting their martial arts journey or working toward big goals at school, perseverance is the key to lasting growth.
That’s why we’ve created the “Power of Perseverance Kit”—a resource to help kids develop grit, resilience, and a true Black Belt attitude. Inside, you’ll find stories, activities, challenges, and family tips designed to inspire children to work hard, overcome obstacles, and never give up on their goals.
Because when kids learn to persevere, they discover that there’s no limit to what they can achieve.
15-Page Activity Kit Includes:
Perseverance Affirmation Cards
Printable Worksheets & Coloring Pages
Goal Setting & Progress Trackers
Morning Routine Checklist
A Read-Aloud Story
Parent Tips & Encouragement
…and more!
Download our 12-page Activity Kit
- Download for Families!
- Help your child kickstart the school year with confidence, kindness, and a positive mindset—just like a Black Belt!
- We’re giving away our Kickstart Optimism Kit, packed with:
- Affirmation cards
- Printable goal-setting worksheets
- Coloring pages & activities
- Parent tips for building optimism
- A short story: The Optimistic Ninja
…and so much more! - Perfect for parents, teachers, martial arts families, and anyone who wants to start the school year STRONG—with a smile.
- Download now.