Mumbler Award
Favourite Class or Activity winner, 2013.
The CJMAA story
Built for people who want to grow.
A dedicated Knaresborough academy with experienced instructors, a modern approach and more than two decades of full-time teaching.
Since 2002
Knaresborough
A full-time academy with a personal feel.
Chris Jones Martial Arts Academy opened in late 2002 and has grown around a simple idea: professional martial arts teaching should feel structured, welcoming and relevant to the person in front of you.
We teach ITF-style Taekwondo and modern Kickboxing from our dedicated Park Avenue academy. Classes are organised by age and experience so students receive useful attention, build strong foundations and enjoy training with the right peer group.
Recognition and accreditation
Standards recognised locally and nationally.
From safeguarding and professional governance to awards voted for by families and the wider martial arts community, these recognitions reflect the standards CJMAA has maintained over many years.
Safeguarding Code
Recognised commitment to safer martial arts practice.
Regulation Ready
BMABA Gold Standard recognition.
Club Instructor of the Year
British Martial Arts Awards runner-up, 2013.
Loved Locally
Harrogate Mumbler Love Local Awards, 2020.
The academy team
Experience that stays approachable.
Chief Instructor5th Dan
Chris Jones
Chris has more than 30 years of martial arts experience and has taught full-time since 1999. He founded CJMAA in 2002 and leads its coaching, curriculum and safeguarding standards. His 5th Dan grade is recognised by the British Martial Arts & Boxing Association (BMABA) and Taekwondo Council UK.
Black Belt · Assistant Instructor
Casey Jones
Casey began training at the age of three and now has 14 years of martial arts experience. He supports classes across the academy, bringing strong technical knowledge, energy and an encouraging coaching style to students at every stage.
How we teach
Serious about standards. Never intimidating.
Clear, calm teaching
Students learn best when expectations make sense and coaching is direct, patient and constructive.
Individual progress
We keep standards high while recognising that confidence, coordination and fitness develop differently for everyone.
A place to belong
Respect matters here. Beginners, experienced students and people with different support needs are all part of the academy.
Professional standards
Accountability matters.
The academy maintains recognised safeguarding and operational standards through BMABA and the Safeguarding Code in Martial Arts. Our public safeguarding route makes it clear how to raise a concern inside or outside the academy.
Your first step
Come and meet us on the mat.
Tell us who the class is for and when you are available. We will help you find the right session.