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Why Johnson’s Martial Arts Is the Best Martial Arts School in Cary & Morrisville, NC Are you searching for a way to help your child build confidence, stay active, and learn real-life skills? Look no further than Johnson’s Martial Arts, the top-rated school for traditional martial arts in Cary and Morrisville, NC. Our program offers so much more than kicks and punches—we empower kids to grow into strong, respectful, and focused leaders.

What We Teach: Traditional Taekwondo At Johnson’s Martial Arts, we specialize in Traditional Taekwondo, a Korean martial art that also focuses on striking, forms, and personal development—but with unique roots and philosophies. Taekwondo literally means “the way of the foot and fist.”It blends elements of: Korean martial arts like Taekkyon and Subak Karate, which was brought to Korea during the early 20th century Modern self-defense and leadership training

The Meaning of Taekwondo Taekwondo (태권도) is a Korean martial art whose name can be broken down into three parts: Tae (태) – to kick or strike with the foot Kwon (권) – to punch or strike with the hand or fist Do (도) – the way or path, representing a philosophy or way of life Together, Taekwondo means “the way of the foot and fist,” but Traditional Taekwondo is more than just physical movements—it’s a lifelong journey toward self-control, humility, and inner strengt

Our preschool karate classes are: Short & Sweet – Just 30 minutes, perfectly timed for short attention spans Structured – Builds routine, discipline, and listening skills to prepare them for school Disguised Fitness – Fun games and drills hide repetition to build strength, balance, and focus Beginner-Friendly – We introduce simple techniques in a way that makes learning feel like play. Your child will giggle, run, jump—and grow in confidence with every class.

Choosing a martial art for your child can feel overwhelming. With so many styles out there—Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Karate, Kung Fu, and more—how do you know which one is the best fit? Let’s break down a few popular options—and why Traditional Taekwondo at Johnson’s Martial Arts might be exactly what your child needs.

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