Hard Target Martial Arts

I have taken a variety of special classes at Hard Target that have given me awesome workouts and self defense training. The FitXtreme class I currently attend a couple times a week gives me the variety I need in a workout and is consistently challenging. Pros: Great People, Great Workouts Cons: Can't think of any more

Our daughter, who is now 17, has Epilepsy and is under control with medication. Due to this illness, she really lacked self confidence. Pros: Very Experienced, Top Notch Instruction Cons: Long Drive more

A life long zest for martial arts and being a heart patient led me to finally taking class at Hard Target. I was looking for classes that worked my coordination and range of motion but most of all, classes in which I would learn to use my body as an instrument. Both me and my heart are constantly challenged with physical as well as mental lessons taught there. Pros: Creditable and authentic trainning more

I stumbled on Hard Target Martial Arts at the beginning of 2008, and was instantly impressed. I have been doing martial arts in one form or another since I was 7 years old, and after earning a black belt in TaeKwonDo, I thought I was at a pretty good base level as a martial artist. I held no false pretenses about myself, but I figured I could handle myself pretty well. After four years in the Marine Corps I was looking to get back into martial arts, and Hard Target seemed like the place. I soon found out that my little black belt and combat experience didn't go too far against some of Sifu Hunter's students! After getting my rear-end handed to me for several months I finally started to catch on and begin to give a little back. In those difficult first months, where many a student loses heart and moves on to other hobbies, I was never looked down upon or felt like the ""low-man on the totem pole"". Rob Hunter has always presented himself in an eminently professional manner, and that professionalism is reflected by his students. The school offers a well-rounded program, from self-defense, to Jeet Kune Do, to Muay Thai kickboxing, to Kali and Mixed Martial Arts. In addition the school offers firearms classes, kids classes, and personalized self-defense workshops for women, realtors, and any other potential target group. There is nowhere else in Charlotte to get instruction of this level from an instructor staff, led by Rob Hunter, of this caliber. Obviously, as a current student, I am biased to this school, but I will offer this: I have lived in several cities across the country, I have taken three different styles of martial arts over the last 15 years before coming here, have spent four years in the Marine Corps, gone to combat in a foreign country, and with all that experience behind me, Hard Target is the martial arts school I choose to call my home. I have never found anything even close. Pros: Great core group of students more

For Quite sometime I have searched and searched for a place in order to learn the skills that I was interested in learning in order to defend myself. I have taken other martials arts such as Tae Kwon Do which is very popular among alot of people. However, I have never been to such a place like Hard Target. Hard Target is very layed back, and has a great family and friends environment due to heart and passion that Sifu Rob Hunter has for Martial Arts. He is a fantastic instructor, and I couldn't imagine going anywhere else to learn Martial Arts. Hard Target Will save your life ! Pros: A place that helps build self confidence and awareness. Cons: The only con about Hard Target is you not attending class. more

I have been training at Hard Target since November 2007. Originally I joined because I loved MMA as a sport and also wanted to get back into shape after college. The programs SiFu Rob Hunter has established are great for anyone. Whether you want to compete and train for combat sports, or if you just want an awesome work out. Pros: Ego-free training more

I think this has to be one of the best martial arts programs around for kids. Hard Target actually teaches kids skills they can use if they ever get in a dangerous situation. I enjoy the adult classes because no matter your age or prior experience you will fit in. I have also taken their P3 Women's Self Defense Seminar which teaches you how to defend yourself with reality based instruction. There is no place I have found that offers what Hard Target does and with some of the best instructors. Pros: Classes for all ages more

Hard Target teaches children martial arts skills in a healthy and positive way. My 6 year old daughter is learning important skills - not only physically, but mentally and emotionally as well - and having fun the entire time. She has gained so much in our 9 months with Hard Target, and looks forward to class every time. The positive influence this program and its instructors have had in her life is immeasurable, as are the skills she is developing. To see confidence, strength, respect and commitment nurtured in your child is invaluable, and Hard Target does this above and beyond any expectations I've ever had. Pros: positive & engaging martial arts program Cons: not a one more

Both my daughter (7) and son (9) love it. They are challenged and learn something new every class. We love it as parents because the schedule allows us to pick the days that work with our schedule week to week. If the kids want to go all 5 days they can! The owners/instructors are wonderful role models for my children. Sifu is teaching them real life lessons in a safe and FUN enviroment and that is so important to us. For our family, martial art isn't just another extracurricular activity it is another part of our childrens education. Pros: Class schedule is flexible! Cons: I really cannot think of one! more