Kim King was born and raised in Montpelier, OH and moved to Charlotte, NC in 2012 to pursue a career in Art Education. She worked for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools for a total of 8 years teaching K-2 Art and High School Ceramics. She resigned from teaching in 2021 and is currently a full-time ceramic artist with her own pottery studio: King Pottery Studio located in Indian Trail, NC, and is an owner/kids instructor for Art of Motion Jiu Jitsu.
Her love for martial arts came from her husband and instructor at Art of Motion, Aaron, when they first started dating in 2016. She took her first Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu class in October of 2016 and hasn’t stopped since. She is currently a purple belt in Jiu Jitsu and is the head instructor for the 4-6-year-old and 6-13-year-old Jiu Jitsu at Art of Motion. She has a passion for teaching and loves to see students succeed and gain the confidence that all young people need.
She has completed multiple marathons, 2 half-ironmans, and a 50k ultra run.. You can find her on the mats, on the trails, or covered in clay at her pottery studio.
Large spacious facilities, friendly people in an ego free environment. If you want to be a world champion or just lose weight with the family they have programs that can help you achieve that.
This is probably one of the more diverse gyms I’ve seen while traveling and I feel that speaks to the special ownership and atmosphere that they’ve built here.
Check it out if you are in the area!
Professional quality instruction, attitude, and execution. This gym is built from a passion for teaching and learning and it shows. Aaron King cares that you get better, a prefect mix of encouragement and a push, to be your best. The students are super nice and friendly, you will instantly feel at home. Don't wait until you are "fit" to start training martial arts, this place will get you started in a supportive, fun environment. Most of the members have trained elsewhere, other arts, and know what makes a good learning/training environment. This is that place.
Great atmosphere and instruction. If you are looking for a good time and some great Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, definitely check this place out.