The Top Charlotte Fitness and Charlotte Martial Arts Choice Since 1997

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. We are consistently rated one of the top Charlotte fitness and Charlotte martial arts centers for adults, teens and children. If you're looking for fitness and weight loss, stress management, self-defense or just plain fun and enjoyment we have a program for you.

We offer adult classes in relaxing tai chi (taijiquan), energizing yoga, explosive kung fu, calming Zen meditation, practical kenpo karate (kempo karate), kickboxing, healthful chi kung (qigong), grappling for mixed martial arts, mind/body fitness and more.

Our Kids and Family martial arts classes are among the best in the country, helping kids gain focus, self-discipline, confidence, strong leadership skills, fitness and weight loss—and parents can enjoy the classes right along with their kids. Special attention is paid to kids with autism and ADHD. We also offer martial arts summer camp and birthday parties. Special martial arts classes for homeschoolers are available.

Our students come to our Steele Creek location from all over Mecklenburg County, York 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, Clover 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, mma, (mixed martial arts), and every kind of yoga and exercise program imaginable, how do you choose? We suggest you do your 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 to become a truly world-class health arts and martial arts training center. For authentic and traditional Charlotte fitness programs, Charlotte Yoga classes, or Charlotte martial arts classes, you can't beat the quality and proven results that The Peaceful Dragon offers its members.

Click on the classes links 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, Kickboxing, Ch'an (Zen) Meditation, Chi Kung (qigong) and Shaolin 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 by clicking 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!