U.S. Martial Arts Team North Carolina

04/04/2026

🔥 Team Carolina – Training Reminder 🔥

We’re back at it tomorrow from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM — let’s get to work.

This session is for all current athletes and anyone serious about earning their spot. Come ready, come focused, and come prepared to push.

If you haven’t already secured your spot, make sure you register here:
👉 https://cp.mystudio.io/e/?=USAGOLD/8508/791591//1769980485

(Registration helps us stay organized and locked in for each session.)

Let’s continue building consistency, sharpening our skills, and representing at a high level.

03/31/2026

Team Carolina… we're back at it this Saturday. 🇺🇸🔥

Training goes down 3:00 – 5:00 PM — time to sharpen skills, tighten up technique, and stay ready.

This isn’t just practice… this is where we separate ourselves.
Consistency. Discipline. Ex*****on.

If you’re serious about competing at the next level, you already know where you need to be.

Lock in your spot here:
👉 https://cp.mystudio.io/e/?=USAGOLD/8508/791591//1769980485

Let’s get to work.

03/04/2026

🔥 TEAM CAROLINA – US MARTIAL ARTS TEAM PRACTICE & TRYOUT 🔥

This weekend we are opening the doors at Legacy Martial Arts & Fitness for athletes ready to take their training and competition to the next level.

Whether you are an experienced competitor or looking to represent Team Carolina on the national and international stage, this is your opportunity to train with us and earn your spot.

📅 Date: Saturday March, 7th 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Location:
Legacy Martial Arts & Fitness
8110 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Rd
Charlotte, NC 28216

👊 Who Should Attend:
• Competitive Martial Artists
• Forms, Weapons, and Sparring Competitors
• Ages 8 and up (Adults welcome)
• Athletes looking to represent USMAT Team Carolina

This session will include team training, coaching, and official tryouts for athletes who want to compete with Team Carolina.

🔗 Register for the TRYOUT:
https://cp.mystudio.io/e/?=USAGOLD/8508/791583//1769980143

🔗 Register for TEAM TRAINING:
https://cp.mystudio.io/e/?=USAGOLD/8508/791588//1769980396

We are building something special here in the Carolinas. If you have the heart of a competitor and want to train with a team committed to excellence, this is where it starts.

Let’s get to work. 💪

02/02/2026

TEAM CAROLINA
This team has competed across the Southeastern United States — from regional stages to national platforms — and most recently on the international level in Oslo, Norway. 🌍🥋

Team Carolina continues to prove what it means to represent with skill, discipline, and heart. Every athlete on this squad understands that this is bigger than medals… this is legacy.
The United States Martial Arts Team – Carolina represents the very best in skill, commitment, and togetherness, uniting athletes from diverse martial arts backgrounds who are prepared to perform and compete on the world stage.

We are also actively seeking loyal, dedicated, and consistent coaches who are ready to help lead, mentor, and build the future of Team Carolina.

💥 2026 TEAM TRAINING DATES

💥 February 7
🥋 Team Training Session
📍 Legacy Martial Arts & Fitness
🔗 Register Here:
https://cp.mystudio.io/e/?=USAGOLD/8508/791586//1769980334

💥 March 7
🥋 Team Training + Official Tryout
🔗 Training Link:
https://cp.mystudio.io/e/?=USAGOLD/8508/791588//1769980396
🔗 Tryout Link:
https://cp.mystudio.io/e/?=USAGOLD/8508/791583//1769980143

💥 April 4
🥋 Team Training + Tryout Opportunity
🔗 Training Link:
https://cp.mystudio.io/e/?=USAGOLD/8508/791591//1769980485
🔗 Tryout Link:
https://cp.mystudio.io/e/?=USAGOLD/8508/791584//1769980178

🥋 Ever thought about what it would feel like to wear TEAM USA on your chest?

Team Carolina is where serious athletes come to sharpen their skills, push past limits, and train with purpose. Whether you’re already a competitor or you’re ready to step into something greater, this is the opportunity to challenge yourself in a whole new way.
This isn’t just another team… it’s a standard.

A community of driven martial artists preparing for the next level — regional, national, and international.

If you’re ready to work, grow, and represent something bigger than yourself…

We want to see you at tryouts.
Let’s build the future — together. 👊🔥

01/28/2026

Team Carolina Locked In!!!

🇺🇸 The United States Invitational & State Games are officially here. 🇺🇸

This event is about more than individual performances — it’s state versus state.

The US Invitational & State Games is an invitation-only event where athletes step onto the floor representing their home state, contributing to a true team-based competition built on pride, unity, and purpose.

✔️ Open exclusively to US Martial Arts Team (USMAT) athletes
✔️ International teams may participate by invitation only — international programs are encouraged to contact us directly to request an invitation
✔️ A chance to compete for something bigger than yourself and help carry your state’s banner forward

This is not an event you’ll want to miss.

Every division matters.
Every point counts.
Every athlete plays a role.

Don’t miss the opportunity to do your part in representing your state and being part of a format designed to build something lasting.

If you’re already a USMAT athlete — this one’s for you.
If you’re not yet on the team but want to compete in this state-versus-state format, reach out and start the conversation.

👇 Comment your state below if you’re ready to show up and represent.
Let’s see who’s stepping up.

📩 US athletes: contact us to learn how to join the US Martial Arts Team
🌍 International teams: contact us to request an invitation

This is where states unite.
This is where teams are built.
This is the United States Invitational & State Games.

01/03/2026

Team Carolina,

As we head into 2026, it’s time to officially begin preparation for our upcoming tournament schedule. The next two events on our calendar will set the tone for our competitive year, and I want everyone locked in, focused, and intentional with training from this point forward.

Below are the first two tournaments we will be preparing for:

⸻
Donald McCluney’s 45th Annual Mid-Cleveland Karate Championships
📍 Shelby City Parks & Recreation Gym
850 W. Sumter St., Shelby, NC 28150
🗓 Saturday, February 28, 2026

This long-standing event will serve as an important early-season opportunity to sharpen performance, timing, and ring awareness. More details on divisions, arrival times, and coaching coverage will be shared closer to the event.

⸻
USA Sport Karate – Freedom Cup
🗓 Saturday, March 14, 2026
📍 Brunswick High School
3885 Altama Ave., Brunswick, GA 31520

This is a major event on our calendar and will be paired with a National Training Day weekend. Expectations will be high, and preparation will be intentional.

⸻

🇺🇸🥋 Freedom Cup Hotel Booking Is LIVE!

We’re excited to officially share our Freedom Cup + National Training Day hotel blocks for March 14–15, 2026. Both options offer an incredible weekend experience at a special $149/night rate exclusively for our attendees.

👉 King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort – St. Simons Island
• $149/night
• Available to all Freedom Cup & National Training Day attendees
• Booking link active until February 14th or until rooms sell out

🔗 Book here:
https://reservations.travelclick.com/104020?groupID=5086535

This is a limited block at a highly sought-after resort—once it’s gone, it’s gone. Do not wait.

⸻
👉 The Westin Jekyll Island
• $149/night
• Available to all Freedom Cup & National Training Day attendees
• Booking link active until Thursday, February 19th or until rooms sell out

🔗 Book here:
https://www.marriott.com/event.../reservation-link.mi...

🔹 Please note: The standard $35 resort fee will automatically appear on the reservation link.
🔹 Your group rate includes a discounted $25/night resort fee—this adjustment will not reflect online, but your final charges will be correct.

⚠️ These room blocks are limited and will fill fast. Please reserve your room as soon as possible.

⸻
🎟️ Freedom Cup registration opens soon, so stay tuned for additional information, including registration links, training schedules, and expectations.

Our goal for 2026 is simple: raise the bar, compete with purpose, and represent our team with excellence on and off the mat. Let’s get to work.

More updates coming soon.

12/17/2025

🎥🥋 SPOTLIGHT MOMENT FOR TEAM USA! 🇺🇸🌎

We are proud to share that Dominic Anderson-Graham was selected for a featured interview with WCCB Charlotte following his outstanding performance on the world stage in Norway. This recognition speaks volumes about the hard work, discipline, and character Dominic continues to display both on and off the mat.

Being chosen for this interview isn’t just about medals — it’s about representing USA Team with humility, focus, and excellence. Dominic showcased what it truly means to be a student-athlete and ambassador for martial arts at the highest level.

A special thank you to Sensei Travis Hinson for the leadership and dedication behind the scenes. Your commitment to keeping Dominic locked in — from structured workouts and disciplined nutrition to mental preparation and accountability — played a critical role in getting him ready to perform and represent on a global platform. That level of coaching matters.

Dominic, we’re proud of you — not just for what you won, but for how you carry yourself. This spotlight is well deserved, and the journey is just getting started.

Give him and his instructor a round of applause in the comments 👏🔥

https://www.wccbcharlotte.com/2025/12/17/a-locak-karate-kid-takes-on-world-and-wins/

12/17/2025

This one hit different.

A simple thank-you card… but packed with a whole journey. From the mats, to the grind, all the way to Norway — and then to read “this gold is for you”? Yeah… that’s special.

I’m grateful for the trust, the work, and the belief from both the student and the parents. Watching these kids grow in confidence, discipline, and self-belief is what it’s really about.

Journie — I’m proud of you. Keep going. This is just the warm-up. 🥇🥋

12/03/2025

A Season of Grit. Growth. And World Champions.

As we close out this competition season, we take a moment to honor the commitment, sacrifice, and relentless drive our athletes have shown over the past year. Early mornings, late nights, tough practices, setbacks, breakthroughs—every challenge shaped this team into something extraordinary.

This season, our athletes stood on the world stage and represented the United States with honor, integrity, and heart. They faced elite competitors from across the globe and returned home as World Champions, World Runner-Ups, and World Medalists in some of the toughest divisions on the planet.

Today, we celebrate their courage, their accomplishments, and the unwavering spirit behind every medal earned.

🥇 FINAL MEDAL TALLY – ATHLETE BY ATHLETE

Addie Miller – Black Belt Division
• 🥇 Creative Forms – World Champion
• 🥇 Japanese Wooden Weapons – World Champion
• 🥈 Chinese Open Hand – World Runner-Up
• 🥈 Self Defense – World Runner-Up
• 🥈 Point Sparring – World Runner-Up
• 🥉 Korean Traditional Open Hand Forms
• 🥉 2-Person Weapons
• 🥉 Chinese Short Weapon

Elijah Johnson – Black Belt Division
• 🥇 Extreme Weapons – World Champion
• 🥇 Musical Creative Weapons – World Champion
• 🥇 Team Sparring – World Champion
• 🥈 Extreme Open Hand Forms – World Runner-Up
• 🥈 Creative Open Hand Forms – World Runner-Up
• 🥈 Point Sparring – World Runner-Up

Layne Webb – Black Belt Division
• 🥇 Musical Forms – World Champion
• 🥇 Creative Forms – World Champion
• 🥇 Team Sparring – World Champion

• 🥈 Japanese Traditional Forms – World Runner-Up
• 🥈 Japanese Bladed Weapons – World Runner-Up
• 🥉 Creative Weapons
• 🥉 Japanese Wooden Weapons

Kristyna Lathan – Intermediate Belt Division
• 🥇 Traditional Forms (40+) – World Champion
• 🥇 Creative Weapons (40+) – World Champion
• 🥈 Traditional Weapons (40+) – World Runner-Up
• 🥈 Creative Musical Forms (40+) – World Runner-Up
• 🥈 Creative Music – World Runner-Up

Thero Spears
• 🥈 Continuous Sparring – World Runner-Up
• 🥈 Creative Open Hand Forms – World Runner-Up

Journie Paulino
• 🥇 Japanese Open Hand Forms – World Champion

Lennox Felder
• 🥈 Point Sparring – World Runner-Up
• 🥉 Creative Open Hand Forms

Ayami Davis
• 🥇 Point Sparring – World Champion
• 🥉 Continuous Sparring

Jonathan Miller
• 🥇 Chinese Traditional Open Hand Forms – World Champion
• 🥇 Creative Open Hand Forms – World Champion

Brooklyn Tucker
• 🥈 Point Sparring – World Runner-Up
• 🥈 Continuous Sparring – World Runner-Up
• 🥉 Chinese Open Hand Form

Jordan Bryant
🥉 Chinese Open Hand Form
🥉 Traditional Japanese Open Hand Form

Maddie Pacious
• 🥈 Traditional Japanese Open Hand Forms – World Runner-Up
• 🥇 Chinese Traditional Open Hand Forms – World Champion
• 🥈 Chinese Weapons Forms – World Runner-Up
• 🥈 Japanese Weapons Forms – World Runner-Up
• 🥇 Creative Open Hand Forms – World Champion
• 🥈 Creative Self-Defense – World Runner-Up
• 🥈 Point Sparring – World Runner-Up
• 🥉 Synchronized Weapons Forms

Lilah Almond
🥇 Continuous Fighting – World Champion
🥈 Traditional Japanese Weapons
🥉 Point Fighting

Dominic Graham
🥇 Traditional Japanese Open Hand Forms – World Champion
🥈 Traditional Japanese Weapons Forms
🥉 Continuous Fighting

11/11/2025

11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day 🇺🇸
Today, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication of our veterans.

From all of us at Legacy Martial Arts & Fitness, thank you for your service and for protecting our freedom. We salute you. 🫡❤️💙