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Demonstration from World Champion Parker Moody during our Power Breaking Seminar.
Parker is from the Wilson, NC branch, and holds multiple World Champion titles, European and North American Championships, and World Records across various breaking organizations. Here's a breakdown of his extraordinary achievements:
• 2 ISKA World Championships • 16 ISKA Breaking Titles
• 13 IMAF Breaking Titles
• 5 USBA/WBA World Championships
• 1 European Title
• 2 ISKA World Records
• 3 Competition Records
• 3 Ultimate Breaking Grand Championships
• Plus numerous National and State titles!
Moody has been featured on ESPN, Black Belt Magazine, Triller TV, Fight Sports Network, and many other prominent martial arts media platforms. His 2025 competitive schedule will take him across the United States, Canada, Norway, and Argentina. He is also in the process of starting his own school.
May 2025 - For Mother’s Day, our dojang was filled with powerful punches, big smiles, and unforgettable memories as moms stepped onto the mat with their children! Together, they kicked, blocked, and laughed their way through class—earning their Pink Belt as a symbol of strength, love, and support. Thank you to all the incredible moms who joined us—we loved having you train alongside your martial artists!
April 2025 - Our Tax Day Bag Bash kicked all that tax tension to the curb! This kickboxing class proved to be the ultimate stress relief for those tax day blues.
April 2025 - Our Tax Day Bag Bash kicked all that tax tension to the curb! This kickboxing class proved to be the ultimate stress relief for those tax day blues.
1/10/2025 - The opening battle at our Blaster Wars / Parent's Night Out event to benefit the Newport Elementary PTO.
1/3/2025 - Friday evening, Grandmaster Dong's Martial Arts partnered with Dance Arts Studio Academy of Performing Arts and Carteret Community Theatre to host a special self-defense seminar—and it was all for a great cause! This event was a fundraiser to benefit the Carteret Community Theatre. Participants learned essential self-defense techniques, including basic strikes and practical strategies. Dancers even discovered how to adapt their moves for protection, proving that grace and strength go hand in hand!A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated and supported this event. Together, we’re building confidence, safety, and community while supporting the arts!
We joined Grandmaster Dong in presenting representatives from the Children’s Hospital Foundation a check for $101,352 raised through the annual charity event. This brings the grand total to an incredible $1,002,585!! What a great day for following our student oath, “We will use what we learn to help ourselves and others.”
Congratulations to our students that were promoted at Grandmaster Dong's 98th Black Belt Exam held on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Noah K. participated in a tea ceremony with Grandmaster Dong for achieving the rank of 3rd Dan.
3rd Degree Black Belt: Noah K.
1st Degree Black Belts: Luke D., Bobby G., Jesse G., Kai H., Cannon L., Mason L., Noah M., Avlyn R., Bobby T., and Johnny Ray W.
We are proud of you!
2024 - We had an amazing time spreading Christmas joy during our annual Christmas Cheer Classes! Children took a class dressed in their favorite Christmas accessories. The energy, laughter, and holiday spirit in the air were truly magical!
Students invited their Grandparent's to take a class in Ki Qong during our annual Grandparent's Day classes.
Dads enjoyed taking a class with their child and earning their camo belt during our annual Father's Day classes.
Mothers earned their Pink Belt and lots of memories created during our annual Mother's Day Classes.
Master Shannon shows how to make a popular Korean drink.
Here's Master Shannon with a healthy treat you can make at home! It's super simple, with only three ingredients. Enjoy!
March 9, 2024 - Our annual "Kicking for Carteret Kids" event raised $1,793 for the Carteret County Children's Advocacy Center. Students had a great time with friends and earned points for forms, sparring, board breaking, and knowledge questions. Thank you students, families and our sponsors: Rise Radiantly with Martha, Cox Family Ice Cream, Pita Plate, Clarkspoon, Carteret County Speedway, Debbie Fisher-Mary Kay, and Making Memories Photography by Amy Montuori.
Several of our Homeschooled Martial Arts students attended a Prom together on Monday, May 6, 2024 at the Meadows Farm and Venue hosted by Go Forth Carolina. They stopped by the school, broke boards in their beautiful dresses and headed off together for a great evening of friendship and dancing.
We offer Homeschool martial arts classes four days a week.
May 1st was "Lei Day" and our students celebrated the coming of warmer weather with tropical themed attire at our Hawaiian Day Classes. It's also a great reminder that our classes are available year round!
Children enjoyed an evening of games, a movie, No Name Pizza, ice cream, and lots of fun with friends during our Valentine's Parent Night Out event.
Students had a great time taking a class with their Valentine!
Homeschool families.... We now offer day classes 4 days each week. Homeschool classes taught by a homeschool family. Monday - Thursday from 12:00 -12:45.
Parents enjoyed a night out while the kids enjoyed and evening of active games, board games, a Christmas movie, No Name pizza, and ice cream. Awesome time with friends!!
Students enjoyed wearing their favorite costume to class.
Students enjoyed training under black light during our annual GLOW classes.
We have had a lot of fun introducing our new interactive training tools to our students over the last few weeks. These new lighted pods have been a fun addition as they help train balance, coordination, reaction time, speed, agility and more.
September 2021 - New students had an opportunity to break their first board during our Confidence Clinic
August 2021 - We finished off our summer with a Camp set in a Galaxy Far, Far Away! There were galactic visitors, arts and crafts and themed martial arts lessons.
May the Force Be With You this school year!
We had a great time with family and friends at the Carteret County Speedway! Awesome to get to see everyone having a great time!
See how our martial arts school has changed over the years.
Check out Grandmaster's goals for his martial arts students.
See what is happening during one of our homeschool classes with this quick walk-through of our day-time martial arts class for homeschoolers. Your instructors are a homeschool family too!
Three of our Morehead City instructors were honored to receive awards at the World Martial Arts Grandmasters Federation ceremony in Manassas, VA. The event on October 19 was attended by Grandmasters from many countries and different martial arts styles.
Emmy breaking boards during her 3rd degree black belt exam on October 5
2019 Children's Hospital Charity Tournament - Ryan won 1st place with this breaking routine.
One of our TaeGrr Cubs learning to break a board with a hammer fist. Our TaeGrr Cubs program is a specifically designed martial arts class for ages 4-6 year olds.
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