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Contemporary Martial Arts

One of NBL's top 25 Sport Karate Schools in the WORLD in 1998, 2002, 2004!!

About Me

Chuck Cawthon began his martial arts training in 1983 in Tae Kwon Do classes taught by former Hart County School Superintendent John Cleveland at the Hartwell Recreation Department. He earned his fourth gup blue belt before Mr. Cleveland stopped teaching in 1986. Soon after David Prather began teaching Shotokan and Kyokushin-kai at the Hart County Recreation Center. Chuck earned his black belt from Mr. Prather in 1993.
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My Interests

Martial Arts!!

I'd like to meet:

Bruce Lee

Music:

All kinds

Movies:

Enter the Dragon

Television:

The Ultimate Fighter on SPIKE

Heroes:

Carolina Cawthon(my wife/best friend/boss/& best looking "granny" in the world!), Jake Cawthon, David Prather, Adam and Rory Singer, Dave Martin, Tanya Martin, Jamie Cawthon, Jason Cawthon, all of the Junior Black Belts at CMA, and all of the parents that bring all of those Jr BB's to class 5-6 times a week!

My Blog

Lil' Dragons (ages 4-8)

There are 3 phases to our Lil Dragons. The 1st Phase is for Pre K 4/5 yr olds, Phase 2 is for K-2nd beginners, and Phase 3 is for K-2 advanced. In our Lil Dragons we teach discipline, manners, respect...
Posted by Contemporary Martial Arts on Fri, 04 Aug 2006 11:19:00 PST

Fitness Kickboxing (ages 15 and up)

Fitness Kickboxing is a great way to get in shape, stay in shape, or just have fun! There is no contact between participants. This is a great way to meet new friends, or just get out of the house for...
Posted by Contemporary Martial Arts on Thu, 03 Aug 2006 04:37:00 PST

Submission Grappling & Mixed Martial Arts (ages 15 and up)

The Submission Grappling class utilizes wrestling takedowns, throws and ground fighting. On the ground you will learn how to use submissions such as chokes, arm locks, and ankle locks to win a se...
Posted by Contemporary Martial Arts on Wed, 02 Aug 2006 06:24:00 PST

Full Contact Kickboxing (ages 13 and up)

Combines boxing, leg kicks, knees and elbows. This is great for those interested in learning self-defense without going through Karate Belts.  If you are interested in fighting on CMA's Full Cont...
Posted by Contemporary Martial Arts on Wed, 02 Aug 2006 06:12:00 PST

Adult Martial Arts (ages 15 and up)

This class offers the chance for adults to earn their Black Belt in traditional Japanese Karate combined with valuable self-defense skills that will enhance your daily activities by: ...
Posted by Contemporary Martial Arts on Wed, 02 Aug 2006 06:09:00 PST

Junior Curriculum (ages 8-14)

Martial arts builds self-confidence and teaches discipline which will provide a solid foundation from which your children will develop strong character. While studying the martial arts is fun, childre...
Posted by Contemporary Martial Arts on Tue, 01 Aug 2006 01:57:00 PST

Growing up with Cancer...

-Chuck Cawthon, born on November 13th, 1973 -1978 diagnosed with a type of Cancer called Hodgkins Disease -Same year Chuck was adopted by his fathers parents, two of Chucks brothers were put into a fo...
Posted by Contemporary Martial Arts on Fri, 21 Jul 2006 06:13:00 PST

Chuck has trained with...

Chuck has since trained with:   Forrest Griffin: Professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter that won "The Ultimate Fighter" contest on SPIKE TV.    Rory Singer: Professional Mixed Martial...
Posted by Contemporary Martial Arts on Wed, 12 Jul 2006 03:47:00 PST

Classes offered

Little Dragons Karate (Pre-K, 4, 5 years old):  Mondays and Wednesdays                       &nb...
Posted by Contemporary Martial Arts on Wed, 12 Jul 2006 02:13:00 PST