About Us

Striving to help you move better than you did yesterday

We are Lake Norman's #1 Parkour & Ninja destination equipped with a full size ninja rig and parkour training space. Our coaches have a combined 50+ years of experience specializing in not only Parkour and Ninja but a wide variety of disciplines.

Our Story

Just Move Academy was started by 3 childhood friends more than 20 years ago in the great state of Ohio. After high school, they each chose to serve their country and went their separate ways. Justin joined the United States Air Force where he spent the majority of his time in San Antonio, Texas. Matt joined the United States Marine Corps where he spent his time in Jacksonville, North Carolina and Jake joined the United States Army where he is still serving in Tennessee.

JMA was first created with the idea to bring multiple disciplines under the same roof for the same purpose. Justin specialized in traversing the urban environment, Jake specialized in numerous martial arts and Matt specialized in fitness and nutrition. Our original mission was to help others fight or flight but never freeze.

This core mission has been carried by each of the founders since then and continues to be a fundamental aspect of each of our programs. We teach not only our respective disciplines but also that if you truly want something, you must be willing to fight for it and learn to overcome the obstacles that might stand between you and your goals. Movement not only keeps us physically healthy but mentally and spiritually as well.

Matt owns and operates Matt's Personal Training in Michigan (affectionately dubbed "JMA North"). Jake owns and operates Blue Ridge American Jiu Jitsu in Tennessee ("JMA West") and Justin owns and operates Just Move Academy right here in Cornelius North Carolina ("JMA East").

Just Move Academy

Our program in Cornelius, NC is designed to help athletes move better than they did yesterday. With focuses on Ninja Warrior style obstacle training and parkour basics through advanced skills and techniques, we offer a wide variety of classes for all ages and skill levels. Our classes are great for developing hand eye coordination, fine motor skills, building physical strength and self confidence. Stop in today or give us a call to see how we can help you or your child build lasting skills and confidence that have endless applications not only in other sports but in your every day life.