SMA Academy Martial Arts 11914 Elm Lane, Charlotte, NC 28277

"SMA is a fantastic dojo for all levels or martial arts. My Children and I have been training there since September and it has been nothing but great. The instructors are friendly, knowledgable and welcoming. The kids look forward to every class and I every adult kickboxing and Jiu Jitsu class. If you are looking for a place to train in Charlotte look no further. This is the spot."

"We signed our 6-year-old son up a little over a month ago and it's been nothing but a wonderful experience so far. He's excited to go to every class (which was not our experience with baseball) and always leaves feeling confident and great about himself. The instructors are wonderful with the kids and always take a few minutes to check in with the parents. So far we couldn't be more pleased with SMA Academy!"

"My daughter has been taking the Youth class here for over a year. She enjoys it so much! Her confidence and physical strength have increased. She is learning great life values like being on time and working hard to achieve goals. We have had a very positive experience at this martial arts academy."

"We have been part of the Sparks Family for about 10 months. We love it there. The instructors are not only interested in helping our kids get better at karate but to also grow into better people. The classes have been great for my kids. We have also done a birthday party at Sparks. My son and his friends had a blast and I loved that I didn't have to do anything. They decorated and handle the whole party. They made is so easy and were willing to work with us on whatever we wanted. I can't say enough good things about Sparks!"

"We LOVE Sparks Martial Arts! We moved from High Point a little over 1 year ago, and were leaving a GREAT martial arts school (Tiger Rock - High Point, owned and run by the Snyders, in case you find yourself moving to High Point/Greensboro). I asked for any really good personal recommendation from Mrs. Snyder since there are no Tiger Rock franchises around Charlotte, and she said Sparks was excellent. I spoke with Kris Sparks directly about his program and my children's prior experience. He was so open and friendly! He did one-on-one evaluations with each of my kids, and welcomed us to come try whatever classes we wanted. My children have now been with Sparks for just over 1 year. They all LOVE going to class! Sensai Sparks is so personable, and very informative, especially for me since I had no prior martial arts experience. I recently began their Adult Kickboxing class, and I am enjoying it a lot more than I thought I would! I have and would highly recommend Sparks, as they did prove to be excellent!!"