Cobra Karate

Cobra Karate At Cobra Karate, we’re dedicated to improving the lives of our students and their families. You can call us at 252-458-7498

We hope to hear from you soon!

Studying karate not only teaches self-defense, it also teaches discipline, self-control, awareness, respect and so much more. We work not only with our students, but also with their parents and care-givers to ensure a student is on the right path both in and out of the dojo. We welcome everyone here regardless of skill level, race, age, gender or status and do our best to make our school a safe an

d welcoming environment for every student. We currently offer classes three days a week, or two days a week for beginners. Classes meet on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday with the school being closed on Wednesday and Friday. Lil’ Cobras (beginners aged 3-5/6): 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm (Tuesdays and Thursdays only!)
Beginner's Class 1 (ages 6/7 and up depending on skill level): 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm
Beginner's Class 2 (ages 6/7 and up depending on skill level): 5:45-6:30
Advanced (Green belts and above): 7:15 pm to 8:00 pm

Pricing:
All students are 99$ a month

We do offer discounts for families with more than one child enrolled at our school. Watch our page for updates as we are always trying to add additional class times. Please feel free to send us a message or stop by at 1007 West Mount Dr., Rocky Mount, NC 27803.

I absolutely love getting these from the young students… these are more important to hang on your walls then any rank ce...
03/25/2026

I absolutely love getting these from the young students… these are more important to hang on your walls then any rank certificate!

Let’s be honest...promoting someone who hasn’t earned it teaches them nothing.No Sensei enjoys telling a student they’re...
02/21/2026

Let’s be honest...promoting someone who hasn’t earned it teaches them nothing.

No Sensei enjoys telling a student they’re not ready for a belt exam. But a real teacher stands firm. If they don’t, they’re not teaching value. They’re just selling rank.

In a culture of participation awards, many people think showing up and going through the motions is enough. It’s not. That is not how martial arts training works.

We teach the standards. We drill the material. You go home, study, practice, and return ready to prove you’ve mastered it. Only then should promotion even be considered. Otherwise, we are failing to teach how achievement actually works.

There are no participation trophies in a good martial arts school. We push students to become better than they were yesterday. A Sensei must clearly define expectations and stand firm on them. If we don’t, we fail to instill one of the most important traits martial arts builds: indomitable spirit.

That spirit is what carries students to heights they never imagined...both in their Karate and in life outside the dojo.

It’s easy to spot someone who was handed a black belt instead of earning it. The fundamentals aren’t there. What’s tragic is that many of those students might have truly earned it under proper standards...and been GREAT had they had a good Sensei!

If you’re afraid to tell a student they’re not ready, you’re not helping them. Promotion should come only after the work has been done, the standards met, and the skills proven.

Anything less is catering to comfort instead of building character.

That’s how I see it.

02/21/2026
Had a great class tonight! And was excited by a surprise visit from an old student Carsyn Edwards! She was one of my bes...
01/14/2026

Had a great class tonight! And was excited by a surprise visit from an old student Carsyn Edwards!
She was one of my best students and did very well at her first tournament as you can see!

A little Blood aint gonna Hurt ya!
01/10/2026

A little Blood aint gonna Hurt ya!

Putting in Work… its the Only way to Get Better!
12/11/2025

Putting in Work… its the Only way to Get Better!

10/28/2025

In martial arts, there is no race, no religion, no politics, no wealth classified. When we put on the gi, we are all the same🥋💯

Address

1007 West Mount Drive
Rocky Mount, NC
27803

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday 5pm - 7:30pm
Thursday 5pm - 7:30pm
Friday 5pm - 7:30pm
Saturday 12pm - 2pm

Telephone

+12528223318

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