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Boxing Gym Cooper's
4.6 ★★★★★ 160 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Detroit, Michigan
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.
Gym for learning martial arts such as Muay Thai and boxing via classes and programs.
Plan your first class
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule coopersgymusa.org — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 313-581-8999
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | 9 am–6 pm |
The classes they run
“This place is one of the best places to learn self defense I’ve learned so much.”
Other martial arts here
“This place is one of the best places to learn self defense I’ve learned so much.”
What students say
“Amazing coaches that push you past your limits.”
“Been training here now for 2 months give or take, as a beginner I was looking for a home.”
“I've tried the cookie cutter gyms out here, good cardio but cardio won't save me or my family if push comes to shove and I have no choice but to defend myself.”
“Great environment to learn real fighting and self defense techniques.”
“I've tried the cookie cutter gyms out here, good cardio but cardio won't save me or my family if push comes to shove and I have no choice but to defend myself.”
“Love there classes super awesome and amazing teachers and students are very nice and respectful even if your shy they will help overcome it and you’ll be the best”
From the reviews
This gym is a welcoming and friendly environment where everyone is treated with respect. The focus on discipline and character development is inspiring, and the instructors do a great job of teaching both martial arts skills and important values.
I’ve been training at coopers gym for a 4 years now, and honestly, it’s one of the best decisions I’ve made. From the moment you walk in, you can tell this place is serious about boxing — the sound of gloves hitting pads, people putting in work, and coaches actually paying attention to your form.
I have been training at Cooper's Gym ever since 2010, I took a break and I came back for many reasons. First, you're treated like family, second, the training is unlike any other, you actually learn what you're training. You not only learn self defense, but respect and discipline.
Great place for Muay Thai and American Boxing. One month in and plan to continue. Coopers gauged my experience and went over basics with instructors the first few classes. Each session is mostly structured and maintains discipline and self control.
New to taekwondo? Start at Boxing Gym Cooper's
Boxing Gym Cooper's 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 Boxing Gym Cooper's
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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