Ara's Martial Arts Sportsplex welcomes students ages three and up with Taekwondo, Hapkido, and after-school enrichment that build confidence, focus, and lifelong fitness alongside Master Ara.
Progress is tracked through stripes and attendance. Each class covers basics, poomsae, sparring, breaking drills, and conditioning — one rank at a time.
Attention stance, courtesy, basic blocks, and home respect goals.
Early footwork, loud kihaps, and sharp blocks with balance checks.
Balance, strong front stances, and first round of one-steps.
Confidence linking front and side kicks with self-defense combos.
Power generation, sharper poomsae, and sparring drills.
Footwork triangles, counter-sparring, and advanced combinations.
Ring control, board breaks, and intermediate sparring strategy.
Leadership reps, spin kicks, and coaching cues for junior students.
Demo-ready power, teaching readiness, and board-break creativity.
Testing rehearsals, mentoring, and black-belt mindset assignments.
Sharpen every pillar — forms, sparring, weapons, and service.
From Little Ninjas to leadership training, our curriculum keeps Siler City students active, focused, and confident all year long.
Introduce early learners to Taekwondo through upbeat drills that reinforce balance, listening skills, and respect.
Train with Master Ara for heightened confidence, fitness, and perseverance using the World Taekwondo Federation curriculum.
Our community-driven after-school option blends academics, martial arts, and life skills for Chatham County families.
Learn practical self-defense secrets that keep your family safe while elevating discipline and focus.
Master Instructor
Founder of Ara's Martial Arts Sportsplex and World Taekwondo Federation black belt guiding students toward confidence, discipline, and championship-ready technique.
Certified Personal Trainer
Leads our boot-camp and conditioning classes with individualized form corrections, motivational coaching, and a passion for student wellness.
3rd Degree Black Belt
Champions advanced forms and sparring precision, mentoring competitors and leadership students to elevate performance while modeling confidence and courtesy.
Junior Leadership Coach · 2nd Degree Black Belt
Supports all students with targeted forms coaching, conditioning drills, and mentorship, helping the next wave of black belts lead with confidence.
Junior Leadership Coach · 1st Degree Black Belt
Breaks down sparring concepts into clear, confidence-building drills so students master timing, control, and ring awareness in a supportive environment.
Coach · Assistant Instructor
Brings high-energy encouragement to every beginner class, keeping students focused on fundamentals while building respect, teamwork, and enthusiasm for training.
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June 2026
Every class includes basics, poomsae, sparring, breaking drills, and conditioning. Progress is tracked through stripes and attendance.
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Hear what families, students, and our mission say about training at Ara's Martial Arts Sportsplex.
"Great Instructor. Always pushing the students to be better... Master Ara is always working hard to make sure that his school and his students always receives the best instruction to make great future champions and leaders."
"Our After School Program is a community driven enrichment program that provides academic support, martial arts instruction, and life skill guidance."
"Taekwondo is suitable for all ages, and the ARA's membership ranges from 3 years old and older."
Check out Jr. Instructor Fisher pushing his limits with a board break during training.
We blend martial arts, academics, and community to help every student reach full potential.
Students lock in on instructors and goals to sharpen discipline and confidence on every drill.
Mindset coaching keeps attitudes positive, respectful, and ready to absorb new skills.
Body awareness, balance, and power align through Taekwondo, Hapkido, and conditioning.
Our mission is to empower people of all ages to become confident, successful members of the Siler City community.
Families rely on our Success Program for transportation, homework assistance, and daily Taekwondo instruction.
Free WiFi, climate-controlled training rooms, and specialized air filtration keep the academy clean, comfortable, and welcoming.
Everything families want to know before stepping on the mat for the first time.
Our Little Ninjas program starts at age 3. Kids & Family Taekwondo runs from around age 6 through teens, and adults are always welcome. There's no upper age limit — discipline and fitness apply at every stage of life.
Yes! We welcome families to come watch or participate in a trial class before committing. Text us at (919) 533-9313 or use the contact form below to set up your first visit.
None at all. Every student starts from the beginning. Master Ara and our instructor team guide each student at their own pace, building confidence and skills from the ground up.
Our After School program provides transportation from local schools, homework assistance and academic support, and daily Taekwondo instruction — all in one supervised, structured environment for Chatham County families.
Sí — Master Ara and our team are bilingual. All Spanish-speaking families are fully supported. Use the ES button in the header to switch this entire page to Spanish, or simply communicate with us in Spanish at any time.
Comfortable athletic clothes work perfectly for your first visit. Once you enroll, we'll guide you on uniform (dobok) options. No special gear is needed to start.
We recommend 2–3 classes per week to build momentum and see consistent progress. Classes run Monday through Friday, so there's schedule flexibility to fit your family's routine.
We offer flexible membership options. Contact us to discuss what works best for your family — we want training to be accessible, not stressful.
Ready to train? Reach out and the Ara's Martial Arts team will help you get started.
Located near downtown Siler City with convenient parking — text our Google Voice line at (919) 533-9313 to plan your first visit or drop by during open hours.
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