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"STRIVING TO ACHIEVE UNITY OF MIND, BODY & SPIRIT"
ABOUT US
Welcome to Doug Armstrong's Mountain View Karate Centers in Hickory, North
Carolina. We offer martial arts classes at two locations,  The Spa Athletic Club, and
Foothills Gymnastics. Please contact one of our facilities to set up a free trial class!
MVKC instructs students in the art of American Ching Sai Do. This style of martial arts
was founded by Sensei Doug Armstrong in 1995 and combines elements of Tae Kwon
Do, Go-Ju and small circle Ju-Jitsu. During training emphasis is placed on self defense,
kata, point sparring, grappling, breaking, flexibility and strength conditioning.
Although physical training is very important, mental training must not be neglected.
Self-confidence, self-discipline and respect for others is emphasized during classes.
Students are encouraged to practice these attributes outside of the dojo and within
their every day lives as well.
Mountain View Karate Center is home to Team MVKC which boasts 19 world
champions in many different classes and divisions including point sparring and
breaking. In addition, we are the host dojo for the annual
East Coast Sparring
Championships and the Southeast's largest tournament, the Mt. View
Open Karate Championships. Both events are held annually at the Hickory
Metro Convention Center.
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Mt. View Karate Centers - Hickory NC
Free Ladies Self Protection Class
Open to all women 13 & up. Held on the first Tuesday of every month at the Foothills
Dojo
6-7 pm. Call Sensei Armstrong @446-1477 for more info or questions.