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Goal Setting Through Martial Arts in Wilmington NC: Building Confident Kids and Driven Adults

Why Goals Are the Foundation of Success “If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy, and inspires your hopes.” — Andrew Carnegie At Martial Arts & More in Wilmington, NC, this idea is built into everything we do. Because whether you're a child stepping onto the mat for the first time or an adult looking to push yourself, progress starts with a goal. Martial Arts in Wilmington NC: More Than Just Training When people search for martial arts in Wilmington NC , they’re usually thinking about: Fitness Self-defense Something new to try But what they discover is something much deeper. Every class is designed ....
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26 Mar 2026
Fun Times!

Building Leaders Through Fun: Why Kids Love Martial Arts at Martial Arts & More of Wilmington When most people think of martial arts, they picture discipline, structure, and hard training. And while those are absolutely part of what we do at Martial Arts & More, there’s something just as important happening on our mats every single day… Kids are having a blast. Learning Without Even Realizing It Take a look at the moment captured above—kids working together, laughing, pulling, competing, and fully engaged. What looks like a simple game is actually something much bigger. In that one activity, your child is learning: Teamwork Communication Confidence ....
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26 Mar 2026
New Schedule!

Here's a quick copy of the schedule here at Martial Arts and More of Wilmington! We offer Kids BJJ Classes, Kids Muay Thai Classes, Adult BJJ classes both fundamentals and advanced, and Adult Muay Thai classes both fundamentals and advanced. Feel free to contact us to discuss taking martial arts classes near you if you live in Wilmington and the surrounding areas! 4545 Technology Drive Unit 2 Wilmington 28405 ....
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Top 10 Reasons Why Friends Should Start Training in Martial Arts Together

"STRONGER TOGETHER" Why Martial Arts is the Ultimate Group Adventure Training in martial arts like Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, kickboxing, or karate with your friends isn’t just about learning new skills—it’s about building stronger bonds, pushing each other to grow, and having a blast along the way. At Martial Arts and More, we’ve seen how training together transforms friendships into something extraordinary. Here are the top 10 reasons why you and your crew should hit the mats and start your martial arts journey together! Deepen Your Friendship Benefit: Shared training sessions create lasting memories and mutual trust. Why It Matters: ....
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TOUGH LOVE, STRONGER BONDS

Why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a Family Affair Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) isn’t just a martial art—it’s a lifestyle that brings families closer, builds resilience, and fosters growth for kids, teens, and adults alike. At Martial Arts and More, we’ve seen firsthand how BJJ transforms families, creating stronger bonds and unstoppable spirits. Inspired by the meme sensation "This Is Tough But So Are You" , here are the top 10 reasons why your family should roll onto the mats together and start training in BJJ today! Top 10 Reasons to Train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as a Family Builds Unbreakable Confidence for All Ages BJJ teaches techniques like ....
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Introduction: Unleash Your Child’s Inner Strength

Unleash Your Child’s Inner Strength Every parent wants their child to grow up confident, resilient, and ready to tackle life’s challenges. At Martial Arts and More in Wilmington NC, we believe Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) and Muay Thai kickboxing are more than just sports—they’re tools to build tough, capable kids who thrive in any situation. Inspired by the meme that’s got everyone talking— "This Is Tough But So Are You" —we’re here to show you why our martial arts programs are the perfect way to empower your child. Why Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kickboxing? Martial arts aren’t just about punches and ....
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30 Nov 2023
New Name Same Great Service!

We are happy to announce that we have changed the name of the school from the previous owners name of Team JBM Martial Arts and Fitness to Martial Arts and More of Wilmington! We have also changed our website from the teamjbm to www.martialartswilmingtonnc.com ! This change is due to no association with the JBM schools up North. We will still be providing the same classes, schedule, and awesome events! We host Parent's Night Out where you can drop your kids off for some fun time with us every month. We still be offering to host awesome birthday parities! And most importantly we will still be offering to show you how to use martial arts as a tool to improve your or your children's lives! So ....
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SKILLS THAT SAVE LIVES

The Power of Life-Saving Skills As a parent, you want your child to thrive, grow confident, and be prepared for life’s challenges. While sports like soccer, basketball, or dance are great for fitness and fun, there’s a compelling case for prioritizing two activities above the rest: swimming and martial arts . Why? Because these are more than just activities—they’re life-saving skills that equip children with the ability to protect themselves in critical situations. At Martial Arts and More, here in Wilmington, we believe every child should learn to swim and train in martial arts. Here’s why these skills stand out and why they’re more essential ....
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Wilmington, NC Read this article on stretches to improve you BJJ Skills

"These 5 Stretches Will Improve Your Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu" Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu does not necessarily favor the flexible, but having good flexibility is not a bad thing to have for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Some people are born flexible, while others are not. It is good practice to work on your flexibility stretches after a light warm up and before your actual Brazilian Jiu-Jitsutraining. Weight training is not necessary to practice Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, but having a bit more strength or explosiveness in certain scenarios could get you out of a bad situation. In the same respect, having good flexibility could get you out of tight spots, literally. Today, Evolve Daily shares 5 Stretches That ....
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Wilmington Pankration

Pankration Pancrase is the most complete martial arts fighting system. It is the original Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). It incorporates all the striking of Muay Thai and Karate,all the takedowns of wrestling, all the submission of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and all the throws of Judo.It can be used as a self-defense system but is designed to fight not necessarilydefend yourself from and attacker and get away. Our basic classes are designed for the student to learn the art. Anyone can train. There is not requirement to get in the cage and fight. That is an option for those that want to but not for the average student learning the art. Fight team and sparring practices are not part of the basic ....
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Goal Setting Through Martial Arts in Wilmington NC: Building Confident Kids and Driven Adults

Fun Times!

New Schedule!

Top 10 Reasons Why Friends Should Start Training in Martial Arts Together

TOUGH LOVE, STRONGER BONDS

Introduction: Unleash Your Child’s Inner Strength

New Name Same Great Service!

SKILLS THAT SAVE LIVES

Wilmington, NC Read this article on stretches to improve you BJJ Skills

Wilmington Pankration

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Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Kids Martial Arts

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