Champion Martial Arts

Located on South College road near Oriole Drive, Champion MMA and Fitness is Wilmington's oldest active mixed martial arts gym. TRAIN HARD. TRAIN FAST.

From Kid's Karate classes to adult Muay thai and Judo classes, this gym has something for everyone. Come on in and check out our wall of kickboxing equipment, private weight room, and learn how you can become a champion today! TRAIN MORE.

Photos from Champion Martial Arts's post 06/01/2024

WHAT A GREAT BELT TEST! Everyone was so well deserving and I am proud of your hard work. Congratulations to brad, kieran, sonny, shelby, zack, john, katie, sam, enlee, and Terry. Champion has built generational wealth Thursday we saw a father tie his sons BLACK belt on to complete the circle, we saw a father tie his daughters belt on. Proof in the old saying families that KICK together STICK together. So proud of everyone keep working hard, remember we are all just a bunch of dirty white belts.

04/26/2024

Congratulations to champions own Shelby Milliken for being nominated for Jr competitor of the year!

Here is the announcement everyone has been waiting for! The FINALISTS and INDUCTEE CLASS of the 2024 Isshinryu Hall of Fame! Don't wait until its too late to make your hotel reservations!

Event registrations (Awards Ceremony, Tournament, Seminars & more) will be coming soon!

Ready to place your Annual Yearbook ad? Please PM us for details.

Photos from Champion Martial Arts's post 04/20/2024

Step up for soldiers combat mud run 🇺🇸

Photos from Champion Martial Arts's post 03/10/2024

Congrats to Shelby Milliken what a great day at the AAU Karate NC championship
1st in fighting
1st in weapons
2nd in kata
Keep working hard champ, we are so proud.
Champion MMA Wilmington building champions on and off the mat.

Photos from Champion Martial Arts's post 03/01/2024

Don’t mind us we are just over here building champions on and off the mat. 👊🏼

Photos from Champion Martial Arts's post 02/23/2024

🧱 BUILDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS.

02/20/2024

Classes and private lessons available! Get your child the head start in life they deserve.

02/19/2024

Congrats to NC’s own Shelby Milliken she competed this weekend in the Va she came home with 4 AAU VA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS. Great job champ! Keep working hard !!!

02/07/2024

Every once in a while he gets lucky!! 👍👍👍

Photos from Champion Martial Arts's post 12/02/2023

3 century xxl wavemaster punching bags for sale- $300 each! Retails for $450.

Photos from Champion Martial Arts's post 11/15/2023

Join us! for Kids Karate on Saturday morning at 10:00 🤛🏼🥋

11/09/2023

John Maynard stopped by to talk with me about his dad, Sarge, (tell me he isn’t the spitting image of his dad) and mom, Jan, Jimmie’s Place, Chuck Norris and what he has been doing in North Carolina!

Timeline photos 07/07/2023

Way to go champ! Shelby Milliken, North Carolinas own National Champion!

05/08/2022

Happy Mothers Day!

Richard Marcinko, first commanding officer of SEAL Team Six, dies 12/26/2021

We lost a great American hero last night. Dick Marcinko, thank you sir for your service and thank you for spending some time with me.
-John Maynard

Richard Marcinko, first commanding officer of SEAL Team Six, dies Retired Navy SEAL and the first commanding officer of SEAL Team Six, Richard “Dick” Marcinko, has died, according to a post on the Navy Seal Museum’s page.

12/25/2021
Photos from Champion Martial Arts's post 09/11/2021

“One of the worst days in America’s history saw some of the bravest acts in Americans’ history. We’ll always honor the heroes of 9/11. And here at this hallowed place, we pledge that we will never forget their sacrifice.”
—President George W. Bush

08/12/2021

Thank you for your service, Happy Birthday Sarge!
August 12, 1925 - October 31, 2017

Photos from Champion Martial Arts's post 07/31/2021

Join us Saturday mornings for kids karate! 10:00 AM

05/31/2021

Remember & Honor

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Our Story

As the son of a WWII veteran, John Maynard understood the importance of self-discipline and self-defense from a young age. He spent years training under martial arts greats like Chuck Norris and Joe Lewis before deciding to share his knowledge with students of his own. Here at Champion Martial Arts, John works to instill that same level of commitment into each of his students. We focus heavily on teaching proper form, improving strength, and making sure everyone can learn the skills that are becoming vital in today’s world. Don’t get lucky. Get good.

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145 S College Road Ste 8
Wilmington, NC
28403

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 12pm
4pm - 9pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 12pm
4pm - 9pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 12pm
4pm - 9pm
Thursday 6:30am - 12pm
4pm - 9pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
6pm - 9pm

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