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Our instructors are certified as Professional Martial Arts Teachers by the Martial Arts Teachers’ Association.
Welcome to Blue Ridge Martial Arts Academy
What Our Students Learn
Our children’s martial arts program creates leaders. We do this by teaching the same values you teach at home. Our adult program is second to none. From traditional martial arts to more modern self-defense styles, there is something for everyone at Blue Ridge Martial Arts Academy. ‘
If you are looking to burn major calories, learn self-defense moves and get in the best shape of your life, you must come and check out our program.
Imagine yourself or your child as a stronger, more confident individual in your best physical and mental shape. I want to personally invite you to take advantage of our introductory trial offer and turn that vision into a reality. See you on the mat!
Master Sidney Burns
Our Mission is to help you raise a confident, focused leader with the life transforming experience that is Martial Arts, while we adults train to get in the best shape of our lives.
Hi, my name is Sidney Burns and I am the owner of Blue Ridge Martial Arts Academy. When I was a child, I began my martial arts journey and the positive impact it had on my life was remarkable.
It was always my dream to someday own my own school, and when I opened Blue Ridge Martial Arts Academy in 2012, I made a commitment to our community in Bedford to create an enjoyable environment for students to improve their fitness, while building confidence they can carry into their everyday lives.
Our School. Your Kids. Let’s Get Them Together!
Blue Ridge Martial Arts for Kids
- How to focus without distraction.
- When and how to use self-defense.
- Self-control, respect, and courtesy for others.
- How to get into shape and make it a lifestyle.
- How to stand up for themselves
- Character, confidence and commitment.
- How to develop a positive outlook on life.
Why Blue Ridge Martial Arts for Kids is a Great Choice
Go To Center
We are proud that our Martial Arts school has become a “go to” center of learning and growth for children and teenagers in our area. At Blue Ridge Martial Arts, our goal is simple. Provide the best instruction, leadership, and guidance possible for your child.
How Do We Do It?
Though we uphold the martial arts traditions of respect, courtesy, and self-discipline, we are forward-thinking and action-oriented and stay on the cutting edge of martial arts instruction.
Though we are professional instructors, we see ourselves as lifelong students. That’s why we are proud members of the Martial Arts Teacher’s Association (MATA). MATA helps to keep us on the latest developments on teaching a strong, safe, and professional program.
Our Focus
Our focus on success for your child is second to none. We work hard and expect our students to do so as well. We believe children have a lot more in them than they know. Our mission is to help them realize their full potential physically and mentally.
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“Blue Ridge Martial Arts is great! The instructors are wonderful, encouraging, and really know what they’re doing.”
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Feeling Fit and Confident!
Blue Ridge Martial Arts for Adults
Martial arts has multiple benefits for adults, just as they do for kids and teens. In fact, adults are likely much more in need of the physical and psychological boosts that martial arts provides.
Fitness
Everyone has the same excuses for not exercising. The truth is that when any adult finds an activity that is exciting, fun, and mentally engaging, the excuses go out the window.
Mind and Body
Few activities have the multiple benefits of mental and physical fitness as martial arts.
Left and Right Side
Every technique you learn is performed and perfected on both sides of your body. Obviously, you can’t ask an attacker to, “Wait, let me change sides!” Beyond the self-defense advantage, learning skills on both sides creates bi-lateral coordination and a healthy balance for your body.
Upper and Lower Body
In addition to the hand and elbow strikes, we will teach you, you will also learn how to kick. Kicking is fun and effective. Your leg is a longer, stronger weapon than your arm. You’ll learn powerful, effective kicks for self-defense, but you’ll also learn some kicks that are more based on a fun athletic challenge than a practical self-defense application.
Focus and Concentration
Martial arts requires a lot of concentration. You need to master the techniques and increase your mental awareness.
Balance and Coordination
Martial arts develops excellent balance and coordination. This is important for adults as they age. They may not be as steady as they used to be. You’ll hear about some active adults falling and hurting themselves. Martial arts is a great way to help you increase your balance and coordination.
Social Network
Moving up through the belt ranks with your classmates is a unique shared experience that often leads to lifelong friendships and professional connections.
Self-Defense and Fitness!
COBRA Self-Defense
Combining experience in law enforcement, close quarter combat techniques, martial arts and the psychology of criminal intent the Combat Objective Battle Ready Applications, or COBRA ™, self-defense system is a 10 Week Academy designed to be highly effective in real world situations where your survival is on the line.
Ex-street cop, sheriff and corrections officer, Joe Lewis-blackbelt, school owner, author and COBRA™ founder Chris Sutton has written the book (literally) on the psychology of self-defense. COBRA is not simply a collection of “cool moves,” but a complete system covering both the mental and physical aspects of self-defense with a unique emphasis on scenario training.
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