Youngsville's Best Martial Arts school

Find out why so many people in Youngsville turn to Journey Martial Arts Academy for their martial arts training. Parents just like you have discovered how to maximize their child's potential and accelerate their development! Request more information or get started today with our Exclusive Online Only Offer!

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Toddler Martial Arts
(Ages 2-3) in Youngsville

Looking for a FUN activity that teaches major life lessons, too? Look not further than our Youngsville toddler martial arts classes! Our sneaky, ninja-like instruction infuses self defense with incredible life skills like focus, respect, confidence, and more!


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Preschool Martial Arts
(Ages 4-6) in Youngsville

The perfect blend of building gross motor skills and having TONS of fun! Our preschool martial arts program in Youngsville gives your little one the tools they need to prepare for school and life.


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Kids Karate
(Ages 7-12) in Youngsville

Our kids karate program in Youngsville gives your child the tools they need to protect themselves with self defense, but it also equips them with incredible life skills like focus, discipline, respect, and more! Watch them improve in school, too!

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Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(Ages 7-13) in Youngsville

Kids BJJ classes in Youngsville will help your child develop confidence and street smarts that will stay with them for the rest of their lives! Brazilian jiu jitsu classes for kids in Youngsville teaches them the proper training and form to protect themselves while having TONS of fun!

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Teen/Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
(Ages 14+) in Youngsville

Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in Youngsville will transform your physique while crushing your fitness goals, all while you learn useful and practical self-defense skills.

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Teen Karate
(Ages 13-17) in Youngsville

The ultimate tech alternative that gets teens active and engaged- and helps them feel confident, too. Help your teen make friends and get off their screens with our teen karate classes in Youngsville!

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Adult Karate
(Ages 18+) in Youngsville

Great friends, great fun- crush your fitness goals as you develop a wide array of life-saving techniques for real-world application with our adult karate classes in Youngsville! Learn self defense skills and karate together while having a ton of fun. No more boring workouts, Youngsville!

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Birthday Parties
in Youngsville

Stop trying to reinvent the wheel, Birthday parties should be fun, not a ton of work! Enjoy watching your kids have fun!




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Summer Camp
in Youngsville

This summer, give your child an experience they won't forget.
Martial arts changes lives.

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why CHOOSE Journey Martial Arts Academy?

Since we’ve opened, we’ve been dedicated to changing the lives of people one person at a time, through martial arts, education and coaching. We strive to provide a safe, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere for all students and family members in Youngsville. We take pride in creating an environment for individuals to achieve, develop and succeed in their personal goals.

We strongly believe that martial arts can be for everyone, regardless of age, gender or experience levels. Throughout all of our programs, students will not only learn the necessary skill sets to protect themselves, we stand behind our realistic and practical approach, confident it will enable every member to achieve greatness and live their best life.

"During the class, Mr. Rowe helped to improve more than just his karate technique by helping him to focus, confidently speak-up, and made him put in 100% to every move."

"I really enjoy the new beginnings I am learning in the class."

"Everything about them is awesome from the Sensei to the location!!!"

"Journey Martial Arts is an incredible place for youth to learn both Karate and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.!"

"Our boys are so excited to start classes here! Mr. Rowe is great with the kids and makes it so fun! "

About our programs

Toddler Martial Arts
(Ages 2-3) in Youngsville

Parents LOVE our toddler martial arts classes in Youngsville because they're so much more than self defense. Our classes teach kids important life skills that they'll use in school and beyond- and they'll have a blast along the way.

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Preschool Martial Arts
(Ages 4-6) in Youngsville

Discover why parents love our Preschool Martial Arts Program in Youngsville. It's the perfect blend of gross motor skills, personal development, and character enrichment, and gives your little one an edge when they enter a busy school setting.

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Kids Karate
(Ages 7-12) in Youngsville

Parents LOVE our Youngsville Kids Karate program because it teaches not only self defense, but also vital life skills like focus, discipline, respect, and more! Watch your child's confidence flourish and their grades improve with this awesome Child Greatness program.

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Kids Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(Ages 7-12) in Youngsville

Youngsville kids brazilian jiu jitsu classes are the perfect blend of self-defense and FUN! Our BJJ instructors teach your child how to protect themselves while they learn coordination, focus, discipline, confidence, and perseverance.

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Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
(Ages 18+) in Youngsville

Our Youngsville Adult Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes are no joke! If you're ready to ramp up your fitness like never before, learn real-world self defense skills and make new friends while you learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, this is the program for you!

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Teen Karate
(Ages 13-17) in Youngsville

Combining confidence-raising fitness and life-changing self defense, our Youngsville Teen Karate program keeps your teen's wellness and happiness in mind. It's time to get your teenager active, making new friends and bettering themselves.

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Adult Karate
(Ages 18+) in Youngsville

Our Youngsville Adult Karate program combines next-level fitness with next-level FUN- no more boring workouts! It's time to switch up your routine and get the results you've been looking for in an awesome community of like-minded people.

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Birthday Parties
in Youngsville

When we say we have the best birthday parties in Youngsville, we mean it. Give your child the perfect party, while you enjoy a stress free day. Your child will thank you later, we guarantee it!

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Summer Camp
in Youngsville

Discover why parents in Youngsville love our Kids Martial Arts Summer Camps. Give your child an experience they won't forget. Martial arts changes lives.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Most frequent questions and answers about our Martial Arts Programs

We find that our students become more confident to stand up to bullies and have more humility and kindness to others through their martial arts lessons.

We encourage parents to watch their children in their kids martial arts lessons.  We love parents getting involved!  And so do their kids.  Even better… join into some of our martial arts classes for adults. Your kids will love that you have something in common.  It will build a strong family bond!

Additionally, if you wanted some ‘me-time’?  Simply drop them off, and go grab a coffee.  They will greet you with a huge smile when you return, because they had SO much fun!

No, not at all!  We find that people start at varying fitness levels. But, you will find that you do get fit by doing our Youngsville martial arts classes.  Isn’t that the point though? A fun workout that gets results!

Truthfully, the journey to Black Belt is an individual one.  Everyone can progress at a different pace.  There is no judgement on students for how long it does take.  What we can tell you, is that it is SO WORTHWHILE! 

The self defense skills you will master can truly be life-saving!
However, the other benefits of striving for Black Belt, like perseverance, never giving up, commitment and self discipline lead to life-long success.

You will find that your instructors at Journey Martial Arts Academy Youngsville are dedicated to helping you on your journey to Black Belt or whatever your personal goal may be.

We do only have a certain amount of space in our martial arts training area.  To take advantage of our limited time offer…. The fastest way is to fill in the form. 

Additionally, you can always call us, we would love to chat with you about what we do, and if our Youngsville martial arts classes would be a great fit for you and your family!

Make sure you wear comfortable clothes you can do sport in!  Not really suitable to practice kicks in a skirt.😳

Be sure to bring a water bottle to your martial arts classes.  You will find Journey Martial Arts Academy in Youngsville have martial arts classes for kids and adults that are a great workout and lots of fun!  Most students are grinning from ear to ear by the end of the class.  I am sure you will be too!

Not at all.  In fact, many students starting in our adult martial arts classes would describe themselves like that before they started.  So you will fit right in!

Give yourself some time, and you will be astounded at how much you improve!  You’ll find that our very experienced martial arts instructors, are trained to keep their teaching simple.  So even the most uncoordinated person will develop ‘ninja-like’ skills!  Come see for yourself!

Journey Martial Arts Academy

Youngsville

We’re located at 1130 US-1 North Hwy, Suite 320, Youngsville, NC 27596. Stop by and say hello!