Martial Arts at McGinnis
 

Brazilian jiu jitsu

McGinnis Academy of Martial Arts is proud to be an affiliate of Carlson Gracie Jiu Jitsu headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. We are officially listed as “Carlson Gracie Team - Gastonia” on the …

kids taekwondo

Tae Kwon Do is a Korean Martial Art that focuses primarily on kicks and traditional strikes.  It utilizes kicks and kicking combinations in quick succession to overcome and attacker or opponent.

hapkido

Hapkido is a Korean Martial Art that utilizes joint locks, grappling, and throwing techniques to defeat an attacker.  Hapkido uses both long range and close range fighting techniques.

Yoga with Mary Anne

Yoga has many benefits! Yoga increases flexibility and balance, and the breath work associated with you will help lessen anxiety and manage stress or simply help you come back to the present moment.

Kids Programs

We offer a variety of kids classes starting at ages 5 and up. Little Ninja classes are for children ages 5-6 years old. These classes focus on learning basic commands, basic striking techniques...

KIDs bjj

We offer Brazilian JiuJitsu classes specifically for kids. Call Professor Shawn McGinnis for more details on our Kids BJJ Program. You can call 704-813-0018 or check our schedule for class times to come in and learn more.