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Aspire Performance Center (previously known as Aspire Taekwondo)
5 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Norton Shores, Michigan
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo · Kukkiwon-certified — based on the school's own site and student reviews. Taekwondo systems (Olympic/World Taekwondo, ITF, and ATA/Songahm) differ in forms, sparring rules, and tournaments; if lineage matters to you, confirm it with the school. ATA vs WT vs ITF, explained →
Affiliated school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized taekwondo organization or franchise (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon certification, World Taekwondo, or ITF). If credentials matter to you, ask which association the school belongs to and where the head instructor earned their black-belt (dan) rank and certification.
Plan your first class
- Membership memberships run around $25/mo — many schools also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-student rates
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 5–9) — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule aspiretkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 616-813-6654
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 11 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“From the very first interaction, it was clear that Aspire Taekwondo is built on heart, integrity, and a genuine commitment to kids and families.”
“They put on a free self defense class and did an incredible time at hosting and teaching.”
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“They put on a free self defense class and did an incredible time at hosting and teaching.”
What students say
“The people are very welcoming throughout the membership and the leadership is qualified and creates a culture of high expectations for the kids.”
“The people are very welcoming throughout the membership and the leadership is qualified and creates a culture of high expectations for the kids.”
“They do an amazing job balancing discipline with fun, which has really helped build our child’s confidence snd focus.”
“They also have the area's only Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters certified Masters who hold the International Master License and Poom/Dan (Black Belt) Examiner License.”
“They also have the area's only Kukkiwon World Taekwondo Headquarters certified Masters who hold the International Master License and Poom/Dan (Black Belt) Examiner License.”
“My husband and I are arts people and never had any martial arts experience but we were looking for something to focus his energy and we have been so pleased.”
From the reviews
We have had such a wonderful experience with this Taekwondo Academy for our 9-year-old. From day one, the instructors have been patient, encouraging, and great at getting even shy kids involved. They do an amazing job balancing discipline with fun, which has really helped build our child’s confidence snd focus.
The instructors here care about the kiddos, are easy going while encouraging respect to all. It is also great to have advanced instruction from national champions.
From the very first interaction, it was clear that Aspire Taekwondo is built on heart, integrity, and a genuine commitment to kids and families. The instructors don’t just teach Taekwondo — they teach confidence, discipline, respect, and perseverance in a way that kids actually connect with.
Let me just say after TWO classes I am impressed. We did the lil dragons class for 6 year old son because we go to OT for his strength every week and he has general weakness. We wanted to find a sport which would help in many different areas. My cousin has her son in lil dragons and told me about it.
New to taekwondo? Start at Aspire Performance Center (previously known as Aspire Taekwondo)
Aspire Performance Center (previously known as Aspire Taekwondo) comes up as a beginner-friendly school, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never trained or set foot in a dojang, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build fundamentals (stances, blocks, kicks, and basic forms) for weeks, sparring eases in gradually and with gear on, and instructors keep it controlled and safe. Third, all ages and all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first taekwondo class at Aspire Performance Center (previously known as Aspire Taekwondo)
Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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