Why Most adults feel weaker than they are.

There was a time when you felt capable.
You could run without thinking about your knees.
You could drop into a squat without bracing for discomfort.
You didn’t feel stiff, cautious, or one step behind your younger self.

Then life got busy. Work. Deadlines. Responsibility.
And slowly, without drama, your body became weaker.

Most people respond with random workouts. More intensity. More exhaustion. Usually more frustration.

You’re not failing, you’re deconditioning.

Not fragile. Not broken.
Just underused.

Modern life asks you to sit, to scroll, to rush, to react — but rarely to move well. Over time, strength narrows. Mobility shrinks. Breathing becomes shallow. Tension lingers.

You don’t need punishment.
You need restoration.

Train With Purpose. Build Capability.

Rooted in Silat Buka Lingkaran & informed by modern performance science, our work is simple:

We rebuild structural strength.
We restore full, usable ranges of motion.
We develop fluidity and controlled power.
We cultivate calm under pressure.

This isn’t random intensity.
It’s deliberate practice.

Not to chase exhaustion —
but to build capacity.

  • Strength that carries into daily life.
  • Mobility that lasts.
  • Resilience that doesn’t fade when things get hard.

This is not about becoming someone new.
It’s about reclaiming what was always there.

Choose your path

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SBL Fit

Online group training to build:  

Strength. Mobility. Conditioning.

 

 

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Martial Arts

Martial Arts Study and application to build:

Coordination. Awareness. Intention.

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Personal Training

Individualized programming:

Corrective. Performance. Longevity.

Tradition Informed by Physiology

Training at Cape Fear Combat Arts is rooted in the Indonesian martial art  Silat Buka Lingkaran and shaped by modern understanding of anatomy, movement science, and human performance. As a certified SBL instructor, NASM-CPT, and registered nurse, I apply principles of structural balance, joint integrity, and progressive overload to ensure that every session builds capacity safely and deliberately.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Cape Fear Combat Arts different from other personal training facilities?

Cape Fear Combat Arts stands out for its blend of science and tradition.  Combining modern exercise science with the discipline and skills of traditional martial arts into a hybrid in-person and online personal training program. 

Do I have to come to a specific facility to train? Do I need any special equipment?

In short, no. I will come to you for 1:1 assessments and sessions. Your program will be designed to help you optimize your health and fitness regardless of what equipment you do (or don't) have.

How are martial arts integrated into this program?

Many of the exercises are based off of the traditional postures and transitions between postures found in the indonesian martial art Silat, namely kucing (cat), buyaya (crocodile), kura-kura (turtle) and harimau (tiger). You will also find kick-boxing and brazillian Jiu-jitsu influence as well.

Do you offer group classes or only one-on-one training sessions?

Our program is a hybrid online and in-person 1:1 and group training program. All members receive a 1:1 in person assessment and personal workout plan tailored to meet their personal goals. Re-assements are performed monthly. There is an option to schedule more frequent 1:1 sessions based on your individual needs. Online group conditioning sessions are offered at no additional charge to all members. You can participate from anywhere you can get an internet connection.

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Location

Cape Fear Combat Arts
Leland, North Carolina, United States

About us

At Cape Fear Combat Arts, we are proud to serve the Wilmington, Leland, and Bolivia areas of North Carolina. Our mission is to help you create a healthier, stronger, and more confident version of yourself. We offer personalized 1:1 in-person and virtual training, as well as engaging online group fitness classes. By blending cutting-edge exercise science with the timeless principles of martial arts, we provide a unique and effective approach to fitness that meets your individual needs.