
New Year, New You: Why Martial Arts Is a Powerful Lifestyle Change
A new year always brings a wave of motivation, fresh goals, fresh energy, and a renewed desire to become healthier, stronger, and more balanced. But
You never know when a dangerous situation might arise. When it does, your ability to defend yourself and escape safely can be the difference between life and death. That’s why it’s important to be prepared.
Join us on Friday, May 16 at 6:15 PM for an empowering Knife Defense Class at Innovative Martial Arts Academy, led by Sensei Charles Falk. This class is open to both men and women, with no previous martial arts experience required.
This hands-on workshop will teach you how to recognize danger, respond with confidence, and disarm a potential attacker using practical, real-world techniques.
Date: Friday, May 16
Time: 6:15 PM
Cost: $45 (plus $2.03 admin fees)
Limited Spots: Reserve early, space is limited to 20 participants.
This workshop is for everyone. Whether you’re a complete beginner or someone with martial arts experience, you’ll walk away with skills you can use immediately.
Join us and feel confident in your safety!
You do not have to have a martial arts background to attend these classes. We are committed to teaching our adult workshops to women and men of all ages! Our goal is to help and teach you the best and most effective ways to protect yourself. Put your trust in us, and you’ll learn something useful that can make a lasting, positive impact on your life.
Join us for our next seminar:
Knife Defense
Friday, August 15, 2025, at 6:15 pm
Registration: $40.00
Great school with wonderful teachers. My daughter has a great time learning and everyone is friendly. There is even an adult class that allowed me to try to see if I liked it and everyone was very patient with me. I am thankful to have my daughter be a part of the Innovative Martial Arts Academy in Wake Forest and know she is benefiting from it in more than one way. It amazes me how fast she is learning and how hard she is trying. They have her trying to develop at her fullest with her mind, body, and spirit. I would recommend this school to anyone interested in martial arts.
William D.
Kristi F.

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