Welcome to our official Website

Welcome to the American Martial Arts Institute in
Rock Hill, South Carolina. Our mission is to help people improve their fitness level as well as develop skills that will allow them to defend themselves against verbal or physical attacks. Our programs include classes for children as young as 4 years old through senior adults.

Why Martial Arts?

"Confidence makes you more glamorous than all the jewels of the world." ~ Unknown

Is confidence really all that important? Amazingly so! Add a positive attitude and you get the secret to increased popularity. Add focus and discipline and you get the recipe for success in life. One last secret - it's got to be real; you can't fake it.

After School Care and Summer Camp

You won't have to worry about who is watching your children. Our instructors have been fingerprinted and background-checked.

A constructive and convenient alternative to day care
Free pickup from local schools
Martial arts classes included in weekly fees
Homework time and assistance provided
Snacks provided
Field trip activities planned when school is out (swimming, bowling, skating and others)
No extra charge for teacher work days
Pickup time as late as 6:30 pm
ABC vouchers accepted

Transported after-school program. Download our Parent's Handbook for other details.

For Children and Teens

Safety - Our martial arts classes are safer than many other activities, especially team sports. If your children do not like team sports, participation in the martial arts will give them athletic ability as well as character development and mental toughness.

Confidence - Self-confidence is created through achievement. As your children reach their goals (belt ranks), they will develop and increase their confidence through the C.A.N.I. (constant and never-ending improvement) principle.

Stress Relief

Children these days are under a lot of stress; teens even more so. Drugs, alcohol, violence, bullying, pressure to achieve, pressure to conform all take a toll. Stress always creates negative effects when someone feels overwhelmed and helpless.

Girls and Boys

Martial arts is an activity that both boys and girls can equally benefit from and excel at.

For Adults

Fitness - No matter how many years have passed since high school or how many years since you have exercised, your body will positively respond to our programs. You will receive cardiovascular benefits in our Cardio Kickboxing program that will put a new spring in your step as you go through daily activities.

Stress Relief - If kids think they know stress, just imagine how they will react when they become adults. Gas shortages, rising prices, job layoff, high blood pressure - it seems there is something new to be stressed about every day. Exercise is a miracle solution to the toxic effects of stress overload.

Positive Attitude - Some days it feels like having fun is something you did a long time ago. Knowing that you are doing something positive and beneficial for yourself will help you achieve a more positive outlook and a "can't wait to get out of bed and start the day" attitude.

Fun Stuff

Parents' Night Out
Perfect Attendance Parties
Free Birthday Parties* (*one drawing monthly)
And more

NEW! See some of our Black Belt "stars" having fun during their Black Belt Club class! Just look at the gallery under the E-Zone tab above.

Downloads and Links

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Download the Class Instruction Schedule.

Download the Leadership Team Schedule.

See a 1-minute photo compilation of our school (Windows Media File - 2.25mb).

Visit Sifu Mike Wolfe's site - Intensive Fight Tactics