"Such a great Hapkido intro for kids! Coach Tyler is great with all the kids, the whole staff is patient and so wonderful!"
Amanda Woodell
Wilmington
Trusted by Wilmington families
Wilmington, NC · CFMA Martial Arts
Strength.Focus.Confidence.
Wilmington's Hap Ki Do school since 1997. Helping kids stand tall, sharpen focus, and grow into the leaders they were meant to be — one class at a time.
29+Years In Wilmington
5.0Star Rated
FamilyOwned & Operated
MasterKevin Deane
01 / Why Wilmington families choose CFMA
More Than Kicks.
Life Skills.
Parents don't bring their kids here just for martial arts. They come because they want a child who listens the first time, stands up for themselves, and walks into any room with confidence. That's what 29 years in Wilmington has built — and what we deliver every class.
Laser Focus
Sharper concentration in school
Real Confidence
Quiet strength, not bravado
Respect & Discipline
Better behavior at home
Strong & Healthy
Active, fit, and energized
02 / Our Classes
Find Your
Perfect Fit.
⭐ Most Popular01
Discipline, Focus & Real Self-Defense
Kids Martial Arts · Ages 5–12
Fun, focused, high-energy classes that build confidence on and off the mat.
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02
Real Self-Defense
Teen & Adult Hap Ki Do · Teens & Adults
Traditional Hap Ki Do: joint locks, escapes and weapon defense. Beginners welcome.
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03
Burn. Sweat. Smile.
Fitness Kickboxing · Adults
A no-contact, full-body workout on the heavy bag. Any fitness level.
Learn More03 / What sets us apart
Not Your Typical
Karate School.
Every Class Ends With A Win
Kids leave each class feeling proud and accomplished — momentum that compounds week after week.
Recognition Earned, Not Handed Out
Belts and stripes mean something here. Every promotion is earned through real effort and skill.
Coaching, Not Yelling
We mentor — never drill-sergeant. Every kid is encouraged, never intimidated.
Structure That Sticks
Kids learn to listen, focus, and follow through. Parents see it at homework time.
04 / Your Head Instructor
Kevin
Deane.
Kevin Deane has led Cape Fear Martial Arts since 1997, teaching traditional Chung Mu Hap Ki Do and Tae Kwon Do under the United States Korean Martial Arts Federation.
"Strength. Focus. Confidence."
Read Our Story05 / Local families
Why Families
Love Us.
"Our son goes to CFMA, and he loves it! The instructors are great, and our kiddo has really invested himself in the program. I love seeing him feel excited about the new skills he learns :)."
Justine Chew
Wilmington
"As a lifelong martial artist I think the true stamp of approval is not necessarily where I would train but where I would trust my children to train, and that is here."
Champion Parcel
Wilmington
06 / Questions?
Honest
Answers.
The things Wilmington parents ask us every week. If we missed yours, just ask — we'll respond in minutes during business hours.
See All FAQsKids Martial Arts is built for ages 5–12. Teens join our Teen & Adult Hap Ki Do classes. Not sure where they fit? Give us a call — we'll match them perfectly.
07 / Visit us
Find The
Dojo.
Wilmington Dojo
301 N Green Meadows Dr, Unit D2, Wilmington, NC 28405
Ready To
Start?
Walk in this week. We'll take it from there.