Elite Martial Arts Academy has been sharing the benefits of martial arts in Morehead City since 1995. Our state of the art training center provides the perfect backdrop for developing the skill and determination needed to succeed in martial arts.

The academy is owned and operated by two-time Tae Kwon Do World Champion and 6th Degree Black Belt, Russ Lewis, along with 3rd Degree Black Belt, Jennifer Lewis. EMAA is also a member of the AAU, Amateur Athletic Union. Master Lewis was certified to teach Tae Kwon Do by the American Tae Kwon Do Association in 1994. The ATA is an international organization that has over 2000 schools and 350,000 members. Master Lewis underwent the long certification process which included 300 teaching hours under a certified instructor.