Tinsley Family Martial Arts

Tinsley Family Martial Arts operates at 306 W Grice Street in Elizabeth City, NC. The academy is led by owner and head instructor Donnie Tinsley, serving martial arts practitioners across Elizabeth City and the Albemarle area. Training programs encompass Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, kickboxing, and Judo, structured for children, teenagers, adults, and competitive athletes. The Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu schedule includes morning classes led by Coach Patrick Joyce alongside evening fundamentals sessions instructed by Coach Kyle. Practitioners develop ground defense, sweeps, positional escapes, and submissions. The school also offers women's Jiu-Jitsu classes taught by Coach Katie and hosts open mat sessions on Saturdays. Youth offerings provide structured instruction in kids Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and kids Muay Thai and kickboxing, divided into age groups for younger children and older youth. Classes emphasize coordination, physical conditioning, discipline, and practical self-defense skills within a family-oriented martial arts academy.