Welcome
Our weekly classes blend traditional character building martial arts with practical self defense. Students rank in Kenpo Karate and may also pursue other styles we are certified to teach including authentic ninjutsu and weapons, Integrated Martial Arts (filipino, jiu jutsu, judo), and Korean Tang Soo Do. Our state of the art flooring as well as hardwood dojo allow safe practice of throws, takedowns, striking, and physical development for all ages. We specialize in a variety of unique weapon schools including Bo Staff, escrima, sword, and flexible tools including rope and clothing. The softer, more internal aspect of training is also available for all ages including Tai Chi and Da Dao Chan Qi Gong in private lessons. Please scroll down to access manuals for testing, registration forms, special clinics and summer camp information.
67 Main street, Canton NC 28716
Weekly Classes
Monday- Kenpo/IMA 4-5:30pm, advanced until 7, private after
Tuesday- Kids / Tang Soo Do 5:30, 1 hour entry level 6:30pm intermediate level, private after
Wednesday- private lessons
Thursday- closed
Friday- group class mixed 4-5:30, advanced until 7pm
Saturday- private lessons
Scroll down for camps, classes, manuals, registration etc
LOTSWild, Riverside MA, Spencer and crew on Patreon - our online Portal!
Our Patreon online learning center is a way to workout from home, take virtual classes, see videos of learned material for reference, participate in giveaways and support taking skills and classes to local communities. With a sliding scale starting at $5 a month and a massive store of topics and classes there's no better way to keep learning wherever you are in the world. Monthly payments for class can also be made here through a subscription. Visit and sign up at
Ninja Camp June 11-15, 2024
Students will do all the basics - hiking, swimming, archery, tracking, stealth, Earth skills, shelter, fire, teamwork, planning, navigation, drones and more
$600 overnight
Drop off 9am Tuesday, Pickup Saturday afternoon 5pm
other Scheduled Camps 2023
Scout Camp level 2 June 24-June 29, 2024
Scout Camp level 2 June 24-June 29, 2024
Scout Camp level 2 June 24-June 29, 2024
In the Woods!
Physical and mental training for living in the natural world. Learn plants, heritage and history, and build awareness skills useful for the mountains and in life.
(This is week 1 of our two week program)
$600
LOTSWild Sail Camp June 30 -July 5, 2024
Scout Camp level 2 June 24-June 29, 2024
Scout Camp level 2 June 24-June 29, 2024
Water training
(Continued from previous week)
Students rig boats and head to the lake, learning water safety and sailing skills and practice all basics in a more advanced environment.
$625
LOTSWild Elite August 7-11, 2024
Scout Camp level 2 June 24-June 29, 2024
LOTSWild Elite August 7-11, 2024
Cutting edge training for those who've mastered the basics - Elite is for return students who want a little more. Fast paced, rougher conditions, and great team mates describe this wilderness immersion course. Much more than survival we will be practicing long term primitive living skills including security, recon, medical, communications, team work, leadership structures, navigation, and much more.
$600
LIVE training NOW!
Air B n B / Hip Camp
LOTSWild Elite August 7-11, 2024
Sign up for live training with us now at www.patreon.com/2dogs
Classes include Martial arts, survival, The Appalachian Ninja, traditional sword, Qi Gong and body wellness - get in shape and learn defense with our online live courses created during COVID-19 isolation periods. Lots of recorded classes and posts for anytime viewing.
Contact office@lotswild.com for more information.
Air B n B / Hip Camp
Air B n B / Hip Camp
FAQs
* Deposit of $200 required for each student of summer camp
*Deposit non refundable 30 days prior to camp
*payments welcome, balance must be complete before camp start
*all students must have registration completed and mailed in prior to camp
* AVL / GSP / CLT Airport pickup available!
*SCROLL DOWN to book camp and reserve your place - we limit our program to 12 students!
Air B n B / Hip Camp
Air B n B / Hip Camp
Air B n B / Hip Camp
Scroll down to find our course price list. Be sure to locate your information packet upon arrival. THANK YOU safe travels!
upcoming classes
Book your own custom event for 2024
Spencer often builds clinics around particular interest from a family or small group. Knifemaking and forging, special topic seminars, and licensed guide service in western NC are amazing resources for continued adult and family learning throughout the year. Contact Spencer at office@lotswild.com
Families Learning Together
Turtle Island Open House FREE!
April 4, 2024
Spirit Quest 2024, June 7-9
Students and instructors join renowned teacher Hakim Isler "The Black Macguyver", author of Ninja Survival, for a weekend of world class training and learning with students from around the region. Come prepared to camp, families welcome. Spencer will be offering classes, topics TBA
$150 per student participating in classes.
Turtle Island; Father Son Camp
July 10-13, 2024
Classes, fun, and bonding at the 1,000 acre Turtle Island Preserve - swim, learn, track, build, hike, by investing in your family and the continuation of this top tier educational farm.
see www.turtleislandpreserve.com for details
Firefly Gathering
EPIC educational collective, music arts crafts and four days camping visit www.fireflygathering.org July 16 - 21, 2024
Turtle Island Family Camp
Prepare, learn, and have fun together off-grid on a living Appalachian historical farm and preserve. Wake up and observe the Sunrise in silence, bathe in crystal rivers, live among horses and a pristine forest while taking classes and eatin' darn good fire cooked food.
August 1 -4, 2024
Chesterfield County Fair, Virginia
Super fun, long duration heritage village and old time crafts along with games, rides, food and family fun. Near Richmond, VA. Spencer will have the Appalachian Ninja setup going with classes on fire, survival, solar power and power. Videos, crafts, knives and discounts on sale.
August 23 - September 1, 2023
Turtle Island ADULT CAMP!
September 26 - 29, 2024
Tired of seeing all these cool programs for kids, teens, and families? :) Treat yourself to a summer camp experience for adults only. All the same great things plus fireside stories, songs, even better food, and perhaps a little wine in the evening. This event is held at the Turtle Island Preserve near Boone, NC www.turtleislandpreserve.com
LOCAL CLASSES and CLINICS
Follow us at The Appalachian Ninja on www.meetup.com
for awesome last minute get togethers!
HOST Spencer in your community / EVENTS
Spencer regularly travels and teaches throughout the year. Email office@lotswild.com to reserve him as a public speaker, class instructor, musician, at your home, venue, or event.
Semi private LOCAL classes are a big part of what we do - gather a group and have your own private family instructor each week.
Just a sample! Come stay at our AirBB Camp and Learn!
Activities and classes include -
Stick jiu jutsu, clothing as a tool, Bo staff, samurai Koizumi sword, spear techniques, tracking, sailing - fast, water rescue, first aid, traps, plant ID, folk medicines, escrima, strikes, locks, navigation, orienteering, strength training, mechanics, gardening, healing arts, wet/cold/night/altitude exposure, gadgets, archery, blacksmithing, knife throwing, true shurikenjutsu, sling making-use, bark working, wood carving, knots and hitches, tipi construction, barn raising, animals - training and care, fire (smokeless, friction, ice, piston, glass, plastic, balloon, hand drill, can, sparks, battery, flint, one match, wind, wet, more), rope climb, stalking, hunting, skinning, clothes making, food/cooking, weather reading, rock climbing, river safety, swimming, rock craft, shugendo, fishing, Cherokee style blowguns - darts, hanbo, beekeeping, bamboo crafts, native lore, tree study, appalachian history, alternative power systems, marksmanship, teambuilding, arrow making, primitive dying, backpacking, psychology, tool sharpening, languages, escape techniques, gotonpo, storytelling, photography, herbs, knife making, bone craft, the honor of challenge, metal working, camo - patterns/types/uses, ceremony, history, music, endurance, solo wilderness preparation, spears, home security, goat wrasslin, community events, radios, tomahawks, sewing, handload centerfire cartridges, horse archery, scat, hojojutsu, shelters, bikepacking, simple games, metsubishi, and much much more!!!!!
