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Locally Owned & Family Operated

Grandmaster Lewis' Martial Arts is locally owned and operated. The Russell Lewis has been teaching for over 30 years and is proud to offer the largest variety of martial arts programs in Carteret County, including Korean Karate, Traditional Taekwondo, Historical European Martial Arts, & Historical Scandinavian Viking Glima. We invite you to visit us and discover the difference our fun and exciting classes can make in your life. Grandmaster Lewis' lineage: China 1670 Kusanku -> Ryukyu Kingdom 1733 Kanga Sakugawa -> 1809 Matsumura Soken -> 1868 Gichin Funakoshi -> 1907 Korea Won Kuk Lee -> 1929 Suh Chong Kang -> 1936 Haeng Ung Lee -> 1972 Sealevel NC USA Russell Lewis

Our Mission

Martial arts is about more than self-defense. No matter your age, we’re dedicated to helping you confidently reach your personal goals in a fun, supportive, and safe environment. Whether you’re looking to boost fitness, sharpen focus, reduce stress, build self-confidence, learn self-defense, or simply have fun, we’re here to help you succeed.

Grandmaster Lewis taught my son the confidence he needed to stand up to bullies and better grades in school! Thank you so much

about our school

Grandmaster Russell Lewis

8th Degree Black Belt
Head Instructor

World Champion

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Grandmaster Lewis' Martial Arts

Meet Grandmaster Russell Lewis

Grandmaster Russell Lewis, an 8th Degree Black Belt in Korean Karate and Taekwondo is the owner and full-time head instructor of Grandmaster Lewis' Martial Arts. A native of Carteret County, born in Sea Level, he began his martial arts journey in 1980 under the guidance of his grandfather, Melvin "Junior" Styron, a Cedar Island native and WWII Judo practitioner. Grandmaster Lewis has taught martial arts in Morehead City since 1990 and is Carteret County's only full-time Grandmaster. With seven world championships and multiple national titles, he holds black belts in the Universal Martial Arts Association, Songahm Taekwondo, World Taekwondo Federation, Korean Karate, Chung Do Kwan, and Sam Moo Kwan, along with coaching certifications in the AAU and Glima USA.

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Learn from a World Champion! Est. 1990.

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You tried it and you're ready to join! At Grandmaster Lewis' Martial Arts you you never sign a contract. Our students stay at our school because they want to train with the best, and not because they are bound by a contract. Family discounts available on tuition.

Meet Instructor Luke Lewis

Luke Lewis, a 4th Degree Black Belt in Korean Karate & Taekwondo, also holds a 2nd level in Lausatok Glima and is a Free Scholar of Historical European Sword. Son of Grandmaster Russell and Senior Master Jennifer Lewis, Luke has 12 AAU Junior Olympic Games Gold Medals and was the 2014 AAU National Champion.

A senior at Croatan High School with a 4.458 GPA, Luke is a Cadet 2nd Lieutenant in the Civil Air Patrol, student pilot, varsity football player, and participates in SGA, SkillsUSA, Beta Club, and FBLA, highlighting his dedication both academically and athletically.