ROC Martial Arts Academy

ROC Martial Arts Academy This is a connection hub for students and instructors to share their experiences and achievements. Certified NLP Master Practitioner and Life Coach.

Specializing in Chinese Kenpo, Kajukenbo Kenpo, Matsubayashi Shorin-ryu, Aikido,... Bo Staff Weaponry and Combative Self Defense. Full time USA Boxing and Golden Gloves Coach and Full Contact Kickboxing and ISKA Kickboxing Coach. Seminars and training camps for Corporate Leadership and Team Building as well as Self-Defense and Aggression Management Control.

09/11/2026

Ready to get moving? Come join us at ROC!

Our Boxing & Kickboxing classes are a great way to get stronger, build confidence, learn real skills, and have a GREAT workout, whether you’re brand new or already experienced.

What sets ROC apart? We train the whole person, not just the fighter. Our coaches care about your progress, your confidence, and helping you become stronger both on and off the mat.

Great workouts.
Real skills.
Stronger body.
Stronger mindset.
Great people.

Come try it. You might just find your new favorite workout!

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09/11/2026

One of the things I love most about teaching our Junior belt students is watching them discover what they are capable of. ❤️

Martial arts is about so much more than learning how to kick, punch, or defend yourself. It teaches our youth discipline, confidence, respect, perseverance, self-control, and the ability to keep going when something is hard.

And honestly, I believe our communities need that now more than ever.

In a season where families are navigating economic pressures, uncertainty, distractions, and a world that can sometimes feel overwhelming, our kids need positive places where they can belong, be challenged, be encouraged, and learn that their choices matter.

They need adults who expect something from them, and believe they can rise to that expectation.

That is why I love what we do at ROC.

Every belt is more than a piece of colored fabric. It’s a reminder:

I worked for this.
I didn’t quit.
I can do hard things.
I am capable of more than I thought.

And those lessons go far beyond the dojo.
Teaching our youth is one of the greatest privileges I have.

If you’ve been looking for a positive activity that challenges your child while helping them grow in confidence, discipline and character, we’d love to have you visit ROC Martial Arts.

Come see what martial arts can do for your child.

Congratulations, Grady! Please join us in congratulating Grady on earning his Yellow Belt in Kenpo!Grady has done a fant...
09/10/2026

Congratulations, Grady!

Please join us in congratulating Grady on earning his Yellow Belt in Kenpo!

Grady has done a fantastic job, and it has been incredible to watch how much he has already grown in his martial arts journey. Every class, every challenge, and every time he chooses to keep going is building more than martial arts skills, it’s building confidence, discipline, focus, and perseverance.

Yellow Belt is just the beginning, but the growth we see in Grady already is something to be proud of!

Keep showing up. Keep learning. Keep growing.
Congratulations, Grady! We are so proud of you!

CONGRATULATIONS, FREDDY & OWEN! Two different people.Two completely different journeys.Two very different stages of life...
09/04/2026

CONGRATULATIONS, FREDDY & OWEN!

Two different people.
Two completely different journeys.
Two very different stages of life.

And yet, somehow, their paths met here at ROC Martial Arts Academy as they stood side-by-side to face the same test, the test for Green Belt Rank.

Isn’t that a little like life?

We all come from different places. We carry different experiences, different struggles, different strengths, and different stories. But every now and then, we find ourselves going through a similar test at the same time.

And when we do, we realize something powerful:

We may be walking different paths, but we don't have to walk them alone.

Freddy and Owen have each worked hard on their own journey to get here. Their accomplishments belong to them individually, but there is something special about seeing two students, from completely different walks of life, encourage one another simply by sharing the experience.

They both earned their GREEN BELT in Kenpo, and we couldn't be more proud!

Green represents growth, perseverance, knowledge, and the willingness to keep moving forward when the journey gets challenging.

Freddy and Owen, you earned this!

Keep learning. Keep growing. Keep showing up.
And most importantly, keep becoming the best version of yourselves.

Congratulations, Green Belts! We are EXTREMELY proud of you both!

CONGRATULATIONS, RIVER! Tonight, River earned his Junior Orange Belt in Kenpo, and we couldn’t be more proud of him! Our...
09/03/2026

CONGRATULATIONS, RIVER!

Tonight, River earned his Junior Orange Belt in Kenpo, and we couldn’t be more proud of him!

Our Word of the Month is FOCUS, and River was a GREAT example of what that looks like in action tonight. He stayed determined, stayed focused, and worked through his test with the kind of effort that shows how much he has grown, not just as a martial artist, but as a young person.

Martial Arts is about so much more than learning techniques. It teaches our youth discipline, perseverance, confidence, self-awareness, and the ability to stay focused even when something is challenging.

River, you showed us tonight that when you focus your mind and refuse to give up, you can accomplish great things!

👏 Excellent test, River!

Congratulations on your Junior Orange Belt!
Keep working. Keep growing. Keep leveling up!
We are so proud of you!

Congratulations Susan!! Today we celebrate more than a new belt, we celebrate perseverance, determination, and the stren...
09/02/2026

Congratulations Susan!!

Today we celebrate more than a new belt, we celebrate perseverance, determination, and the strength to keep going when the journey gets difficult.

Susan has worked incredibly hard to earn her Green Belt in Kenpo. Along the way, she faced injury and challenges that could have easily become reasons to stop. Instead, she adapted, pushed forward, trusted the process, and kept showing up.

That is what martial arts is truly about.

The belt around your waist represents the techniques you've learned, but the journey behind it represents something even greater: the person you are becoming.

Susan, your journey is a beautiful testament to the power of perseverance. You didn't let setbacks define you, you allowed them to strengthen you.

We are incredibly proud of you!
Congratulations on your Green Belt, Susan!

Keep showing up. Keep pushing forward. Keep becoming stronger.

Congratulations to Caynen on earning your 1st Degree Brown Belt in Kenpo! What an incredible milestone this is!Caynen be...
08/07/2026

Congratulations to Caynen on earning your 1st Degree Brown Belt in Kenpo!

What an incredible milestone this is!
Caynen began his martial arts journey with us in our junior belt program before making the transition into the adult classes. That move meant taking on an entirely new level of learning, including incorporating all of the adult curriculum while working through the brown belt ranks. It wasn't easy, but Caynen never backed away from the challenge.

His dedication, consistency, and willingness to put in the work have brought him to this moment.

Recently, his grandfather showed me a picture of Caynen as a young yellow belt. It was a wonderful reminder of just how long this journey has been and how much he has grown, not only in his martial arts skills, but in his confidence, maturity, and character. Sometimes we get so focused on the next goal that we forget to look back and appreciate how far we've come.

Now, a new chapter begins.

With 1st Degree Brown Belt earned, Caynen is officially beginning his Black Belt curriculum. The road ahead will challenge him in new ways, but if his journey so far is any indication, he is more than ready for it.

Congratulations on an excellent test and a well-earned promotion! We are proud of you and excited to watch you take the next steps toward your Black Belt.

Keep training, keep growing, and enjoy every step of the journey. The best is still ahead!

Address

221 Stanford Avenue, Ste B
Danville, KY
40422

Opening Hours

Monday 3:30pm - 9pm
Tuesday 3:30pm - 9pm
Wednesday 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Thursday 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Friday 3:30pm - 7:30pm

Telephone

+18592380222

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