Open Air Academy
Charlotte, NC
Where the outdoors is our dojo!
Our Classes
Spring Classes
Eight 40-minute classes, one per week
Summer Camps
Full-featured martial arts camps for all ages
Birthday Parties
Fun ninja-themed birthday parties for kids
OPEN AIR ACADEMY
MISSION STATEMENT
EMPOWERMENT
Our mission is to empower kids through fun and engaging martial arts classes, fostering confidence, focus, and discipline. We encourage all of our students to become the best possible versions of themselves by having fun, staying active, and learning many life skills beyond just kicking and punching.
CONVENIENCE
We understand how unexpected and challenging life can be sometimes. That's why we're committed to catering to you and your child's schedules and needs. We make training easy and flexible by coming to you or to a park near you. If you ever miss a class, we will always credit it towards another session.
SUSTAINABILITY
At Open Air Academy, all of our classes and lessons take place in the great outdoors at a park near you! As such, we care a great deal about our parks, our environment, and the air we breathe. We strive for a greener future; that's why 1.5% of all revenue goes towards eliminating CO2 from the atmosphere.
Meet Our Instructor
Coach Max Lotz
Head Instructor & Founder
Open Air Academy's founder and head instructor is Coach Max Lotz.
He is an IMAA certified 3rd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and has been practicing martial arts for 20 years. Coach Max has many years of experience with teaching kids aged 3 and up, as well as neurodivergent children. He has a gift for making students feel seen and heard, and makes it his priority to get to know each student for who they are! He currently teaches martial arts at many schools and parks in the Charlotte area, as well as summer camps at Charlotte Lab School.