Peaceful Dragon

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Charlotte martial arts andhealth artscenter features authentic tai chi, kung fu, yoga, kempo karate, Zen meditation and grappling (mixed martial arts)—for health, fitness, stress management, self-defense, spiritual growth and more!

Corporate speaking, workshops and team building events; kung fu and lion dance performances; children's birthday parties; and more! Details.

Working Parents: Your child will enjoy a safe, structured setting, plus daily martial arts classes! More.

Martial Arts plus lion dancing, Chinese language, field trips, crafts, games, and sports. More.

Overweight, out of shape, and feeling discouraged? You're going to love our Zen Super Boot Camp!

The Peaceful Dragon is among the top martial arts and health arts centers in America.

"I lost 50 pounds during the first six months of starting classes at The Peaceful Dragon. I am stronger, more confident and healthier at 33 than I was at 23. My mind is calmer and my focus at work is much sharper."
—Frank Tippet, Bond Investor, Charlotte, NC
"The Peaceful Dragon's instructors have a thorough knowledge of the martial and meditative aspects of the arts and teach without egotism or show. The curriculum is a full system of physical and spiritual fitness. The students are fun people to spend time with too."
—Beth Rudowske, Copy Editor, Rock Hill, SC

The School of Choice in the Carolinas
Since 1997, The Peaceful Dragon has been among the most popular martial arts, tai chi and yoga schools in Charlotte and indeed in the Carolinas. If you're looking for fitness and weight loss, stress reduction and stress management, self-defense or just fun and enjoyment we have a program for you. We offer adult classes in tai chi (taijiquan), yoga, kung fu, Zen meditation, kenpo karate (kempo karate), chi kung (qigong), grappling for mixed martial arts, fitness and weight loss boot camp and more. Our children's martial arts classes are among the best in the country, helping kids gain focus, self-discipline, 'confidence, and strong leadership skills, and lose weight and get health. Special attention is paid to kids with autism and ADHD. We also offer an after-school children's martial arts success academy, martial arts summer camp, and birthday parties. Special martial arts classes for homeschoolers are available.
Our students come from all over Mecklenburg County and Gaston County, including Charlotte and neighboring communities Gastonia, Belmont, Huntersville, Matthews, Pineville, Davidson, Lake Norman and Concord in North Carolina; and Lake Wylie, Ft. Mill, York and Rock Hill in South Carolina; plus many towns beyond.
With so many schools in the region teaching tae kwon do, karate, aikido, kung fu, kick boxing, jujitsu, mixed martial arts, and every kind of yoga imaginable, how do you choose? We suggest you do some research, then come in and take a free no-obligation introductory class and tour. You'll see for yourself why we were selected Best Martial Arts School by Charlotte's Best Magazine from our first year open—and how we've grown and improved over the past dozen years to become a truly world-class training center.
Click on the classes link at the top of this page for details about our programs and to learn more about the styles we offer including Shaolin Kung fu, Shuai Chiao (Chinese wrestling and grappling), Kempo Karate, Tai chi (Taijiquan), Pakua and Hsing-I Chuan Kung Fu, Ch'an (Zen) Meditation, chi kung (qigong) and Chinese Yoga. The style or styles that are best for you will depend on what you are seeking: Fighting skills, self-defense, combat —or stress management, relaxation, fitness, flexibility, focus, spiritual growth and awakening, weight loss, and physical and mental health and well being.
You can make your reservation for a Free Class and Tour right on line byclicking on the program above that interests you, or call us at (704) 504-8866. Now's a great time to start your journey towards greater health, security, confidence, happiness and peace of mind!