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Championship Martial Arts Sturgis
4.9 ★★★★★ 171 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Sturgis, Michigan
Part of Championship Martial Arts
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
- 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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule sturgismartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (269) 689-5628
Hours
| Monday | 1–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 1–8:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 1–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 1–8:15 PM |
| Friday | 2–7 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been at SAMA for over a year and it is easily one of the best things we did as parents!”
“They will take my son one on one to have a conversation when he is having a hard time!”
“It is a great place to learn not only self-defense, but he has also learned discipline, self-control, confidence, and focus.”
Other martial arts here
“Not only have he learned Karate techniques but he have also developed confidence and social skills.”
“I'd highly recommend SAMA to anyone who is looking to add a little excitement to their workout regiment or the other obvious benefits of MMA training.”
“It is a great place to learn not only self-defense, but he has also learned discipline, self-control, confidence, and focus.”
What students say
“Also, the office staff is so welcoming, easy to access, and patient as we’re learning as adults too.”
“He feels part of the community and wanted me to review saying, “My favorite part is learning to hit on the punching bag.”
“Not only have he learned Karate techniques but he have also developed confidence and social skills.”
“My daughter has grown a lot more confident in not only martial arts but in other areas of her life since joining.”
“It is a great place to learn not only self-defense, but he has also learned discipline, self-control, confidence, and focus.”
From the reviews
I have only good things to say about SAMA. They have trained my little boys for the past 5+ years and they do so with patience and positive reinforcement. My oldest is now working towards his black belt and the support and encouragement provided to him by the SAMA instructors and other students continues to amaze me.
I'm relatively new to SAMA. So far, it's been a pleasant experience! The class sizes are small enough that the instructors can assist and assess, but large enough that I haven't been paired up with the same partner in every class, working out with people different levels of skills and skill sets seems beneficial.
The instructors at SAMA are very encouraging to the students. My grandsons are also encouraged to help others. I really enjoy the fact that they teach day to day life skills such as, honesty, perseverance, integrity and etc. Definitely recommend.
Our son has been training at SAMA for 2 years and it has been an amazing experience all around! The instructors are amazing and know their skills well. The whole team worked so hard to keep up on our son's training after we had a baby and when circumstances changed and we had to move across the country they made sure…
New to taekwondo? Start at Championship Martial Arts Sturgis
Championship Martial Arts Sturgis 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 Championship Martial Arts Sturgis
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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