
ABOUT OUR ACADEMY
Tinsley Family Martial Arts has been serving the Albemarle area since 1999. We offer training for kids martial arts, teens, and adults. The two programs of study we offer are:
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Gracie Brazilian Jiu-jitsu - Ages 7- Adult
Muay Thai / Kickboxing - Ages 7 - Adult
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We have two locations to meet your needs. One in Elizabeth City and the other in Hertford.
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PRINCIPLES OF OUR ACADEMY
Respect
Self-Discipline
Focus
Confidence
Safety
Leadership
MEET OUR STAFF
Donnie Tinsley is the owner and founder of Tinsley Family Martial Arts. He is Gracie Jiu-jitsu black belt recognized by 8th Degree Red/White belt Master Luiz Palhares, a 5th Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo, and Kru Muay in Muay Thai. He is the defensive tactics instructor for Currituck County Sherriff Department and has dedicated his life to teaching martial arts in the Albemarle Area. For a complete list of credentials click here.
Donnie Tinsley
Owner / Instructor
Amy Tinsley
Owner / Instructor

Amy Tinsley is the owner and Taekwondo Master instructor at the Tinsley Family Martial Arts Hertford location. Mrs. Amy holds the rank of 4th Dan Taekwondo (Kukkiwon) and also Senior Instructor in Muay Thai. She is a National Taekwondo Poomsae Champion and currently teaches Dance in Hertford, NC.
CONTACT US
252-207-7793 | tinsleyfamilymartialarts@gmail.com
306 W Grice St., Elizabeth City, NC, 27909
117 Market St, Hertford, NC, 27944