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Get Fitter, Safer, Stronger. Fast.

Martial arts build muscles you never even knew you had. It’s a full-body workout combining cardio and resistance to build lean muscle, fast.

You’ll also boost your energy as your cardio increases, boost your coordination & balance, and get more flexible, too.

These Durham adult martial arts classes are calorie-crushing, action-packed sessions.

It’s More Than Self-Defense. It’s a Way of Life.

In our Durham adult martial arts classes, we don’t just help you get fitter, safer, and stronger. We help you build life-changing skills to excel at life – in your relationships, career, and family.

Focus. Confidence. Discipline. Goal setting and more. Every adult martial arts class in Durham enriches you and makes you stronger – inside and out.

We also help you stay safe with real-world self-defense. These are tactics that work even against attackers larger than you.

Melt Stress. Relieve Pain.

An amazing side-effect of our Durham adult martial arts classes is stress & pain relief. The full-body workouts erase stress from your body.

The core-building martial arts techniques help your body function as it was meant to – meaning less strain on your back, neck, shoulders, and knees. Stretching and muscle-building improves range of motion. Improving oxygen flow is known to reduce Cortisol levels, or stress hormone, in the body.

Plus, after such awesome workouts, you’ll sleep better too.

Make Friends, In Your First Class.

One of the things people from all over Durham love about our martial arts classes is the community. This isn’t some ‘tough guy’ gym where everyone wants to show off. This is a group of hard working, kind, focused adults. We all want to have fun, get fit, get safe, and improve our lives.

Having a supportive community of friends who share your goals is so powerful. It’s one of the biggest “hacks” to reaching your goals.

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Plus, you’ll gain…

Full-Body Fitness

Our Durham adult martial arts classes work you from head to toe in every class. Build muscle and burn fat everywhere.

Core & Ab Strength

Nearly every martial arts technique starts at your core. Your core will get stronger, which can also alleviate back, neck, leg, and shoulder pain. A lot of times, pain comes from the rest of our body making up for our cores.

Confidence

As you master our adult martial arts techniques you may have thought were impossible, make friends, smash your goals, and get fit, your confidence will soar. This pours into your relationships, your career, your friendships, and your family life.

Stress Relief

Fewer things in life melt stress more than martial arts. Come with all your troubles, leave carefree.

Discipline

In our Durham martial arts training, your practice and hard work build focus & discipline. This discipline lets you get more done in your life outside our school, too. Become a well-oiled, focused machine in your career and at home.

Community

One of the focuses of our Durham martial arts studio is to unite adults from all over Durham. We support each other, cheer each other on, and help each other grow. Our tight-knit community will welcome you openly. We can’t wait.

Mentorship & Guidance

Our instructors care. A lot. They’ll help you dig deep to find the strength and courage to tackle your goals and discover your strength. Martial arts have provided guidance for millions of adults over thousands of years. Now you get to experience this too.

FUN

Our martial arts classes are packed with action & fun. The more fun you have, the more you want to train, and the faster you get results. Every class is full of smiles and laughter.

Get Fitter, Safer, & Stronger With martial arts

What can our Durham adult martial arts program help you with?

Improved Strength
Improved Cardio
Improved Balance
Improved Coordination
Life-Saving Self-Defense
Form Friendships & Bonds
Gain Community & Support
Melt stress
Relieve pain
And of course… HAVE FUN!

"Through my many years, I've learned Discipline, Spirit, and Confidence. If you are looking for a place to learn and train Taekwondo, this is an amazing place."

"Thank you to Master Ron, Miss Lynn and everyone at Whitby Taekwondo Academy for providing a great learning experience for my family and I."

"Very friendly environment. You are taught discipline and having fun at the same time. This is a good place for young and adult to learn self-defence, be an achiever and grow with confidence."

"Whitby taekwondo taught me confidence and self control. It helped me to become a more focus and disciplined student aswell when it came to schoolwork. Fun and respectful atmosphere. And a great workout"

"Master Ron, Lynn and all the blackbelt instructors are all awesome! The class is structured very well that helps students to learn techniques and discipline."

It's the will. Not the skill.

Build Self-Discipline

Your starting fitness and skill levels don’t matter – as long as you put in the effort in every class, you’ll see results.

Gain Confidence

When you step out of your comfort zone in our classes, you allow space for unshakable confidence to grow.

Improve Focus

Mindfulness practices don’t go away when you step off the mat. The skills you gain in class flow into everything you do.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most frequent questions and answers about our adult martial arts program in Durham

Are these adult martial arts classes beginner friendly?

Yes! Almost all of our students had no experience at first. Yet with dedication and martial arts training, they’ve become amazing athletes and martial artists. We’ll help you get there, too.

What do I need to bring to my first lesson?

When you first arrive at Whitby Taekwondo Academy of Durham, all you need are some comfy athletic clothes and a water bottle. We’ve got the rest covered.

You might be nervous about your first class. That’s perfectly normal! As soon as you see how kind and welcoming the instructors and other students are, that nervousness turns into excitement.

I’m not very athletic, will I feel left out?

No matter your fitness level, you can train here. In martial arts, adults are in a group environment, but every one of us is on our own unique journey. You can go at your own pace. Some advance faster, others slower. That’s okay.

What’s important is that you’re having fun, challenging yourself, making friends, and growing stronger inside and out.

The coordination, strength, and speed come with time – even in those who are not ‘natural athletes’!

Will martial arts help with ADD/ADHD?

Absolutely. While there is no ‘cure’ for ADD or ADHD, it can be managed. Our Durham adults martial arts classes help you develop the tools you need to maintain focus & concentration. It is especially helpful when you’re trying to do multiple tasks that divide your attention. Through following instructors, Durham martial arts techniques, and mastering moves, adults develop tools to stay focused and on track.

What’s different about different martial arts styles?

If you’re looking at adult martial arts classes in Durham, you’ve likely come across Karate, Taekwondo, Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), and more. Karate, Taekwondo, and Muay Thai focus on striking (punches, kicks, knees, and elbows). Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu focuses on grappling (wrestling with locks and grabs). It’s important to know how to both strike and grapple for the best self-defense.

I have a lot of pain, limited range of motion and mobility – is martial arts right for me?

Our martial arts instructors are caring and attentive to every student’s concerns. Suffering from lower back pain, neck & shoulder pain, joint stiffness, or muscle weakness will likely not prevent you from having a fun, fulfilling class.

We’re not medical professionals, so any serious concerns should be discussed with your doctor first– but we are typically able to give you alternate exercises that don’t affect pre-existing injuries and honor your limits so you still have a great experience.

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