ROC Martial Arts Academy – Lexington

Our School

Our academy is a place where you can leave life’s stressors at the door and focus on yourself. Kids and adults can jump into energetic martial arts classes where everyone has fun and gets to work on their personal goals. This is an authentic Kenpo academy where you can have fun, learn new skills, and embrace a new community to be a part of!

As one of the only authentic Kenpo academies in the area, there is no better place to develop your self-defense skills and keep yourself safe. You can start a well-rounded journey with us today at ROC Martial Arts Lexington!

Our History

ROC Martial Arts Academy – Lexington was founded to be a martial arts home for students in and around the Lexington area for life. Academy owner Ethan Burton opened our doors in September 2026 looking to become a source of growth for the community. Before coming to Lexington, Sensei Ethan spent a little under a decade training at the Danville ROC Martial Arts location. There, he learned under 7th Degree black belt Felicia Finn. As a student, he came to appreciate Kenpo and all its self-defense benefits. Once he became an instructor for Master Felicia, he loved seeing students working hard and pushing past their comfort zones. He looks forward to welcoming in more and more students who develop a strong passion for training and see how it can change their lives.

Little Dragons (ages 3-5)

The Little Dragons Program gives young children a fun and positive introduction to martial arts while building important motor, coordination, and listening skills. Through engaging games, exercises, and instructor-led activities, children learn to follow directions, interact with others, and develop focus, confidence, and self-control. These early skills help prepare them for success in school, at home, and as they progress into our Little Dragons kids Karate program and other athletic activities.

Junior Belt Karate (ages 6-13)

Junior Belt Karate combines fun, fitness, and skill-building to help children grow in confidence, focus, and self-discipline. Students practice age-appropriate blocks, kicks, punches, forms, and self-defense techniques while participating in engaging drills and games. Each class is designed to strengthen coordination, reflexes, balance, flexibility, and self-control while encouraging positive habits and skills that carry over into everyday life at home and school.

Adult Kenpo Karate (ages 13+)

Our Adult Kenpo karare classes provide extensive training in traditional Chinese Kenpo, with a strong focus on practical self-defense skills. Students can also develop their abilities through traditional weapons training, including the bo staff and kamas. Classes are designed to improve reflexes, coordination, strength, flexibility, and overall fitness in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Kickboxing

Our Kickboxing classes deliver a powerful blend of martial arts training and full-body fitness in an energetic, supportive environment. Led by experienced instructors, each class incorporates a variety of Kickboxing techniques, conditioning exercises, and high-intensity drills designed to improve strength, endurance, coordination, and overall fitness. Whether you’re looking to get in shape, burn calories, relieve stress, or simply try something new, Kickboxing offers an exciting and effective workout that helps you feel stronger, healthier, and more confident.