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Diamond Martial Arts & Fitness - LLC

4.7 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Michigan City, Indiana

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most schools welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 6–18) — 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 michigancityata.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (219) 243-2891

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 5–8 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 5–8 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and tournaments — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Taekwondo classes on the schedule at Diamond Martial Arts & Fitness - LLC, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 8 mentions

“Watching and practicing with my daughter as she was growing up, I had to stay for the class, so I knew what and how to help my child practice.”

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Other martial arts here

Taekwondo schools are often multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Diamond Martial Arts & Fitness - LLC — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🎽 Karate 2 mentions

“He had been in karate for 1 year before his dojo closed.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the school's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want hapkido, karate, or judo alongside your taekwondo, confirm the current schedule with the school.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 12 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 3 mentions

“Instructor Joe Lanning is very knowledgeable, black belt, many years experience!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Instructor Lanning creates an environment of fun learning with a focus on safety and individual development at all ages.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 3 mentions

“What a great environment for self development for youth in the community!”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 8 mentions

“Instructor Lanning creates an environment of fun learning with a focus on safety and individual development at all ages.”

From the reviews

I had so much fun joining in the sample of activity at the ribbon cutting! Who knew as a parent I learned so much more than I thought. Watching and practicing with my daughter as she was growing up, I had to stay for the class, so I knew what and how to help my child practice. The memories came flooding back!!!

★★★★★ — Pam, Jun 2025

My son is 12. He had been in karate for 1 year before his dojo closed. This dojo teaches Taekwondo but works with students of all ranks from beginners to people with much more expertise. They will gladly accept former karate students and help them make the transition to Taekwondo with confidence.

★★★★★ — Sean, Dec 2024

Instructor Lanning creates an environment of fun learning with a focus on safety and individual development at all ages. I as well as my 3 children have been his students for several years. While we have moved to the Elston YMCA we are still looking for fellow students. I highly recommend trying out this school.

★★★★★ — Jennifer, May 2019

I joined this class for the physical activity. I ended up really liking the class. Instructor Joe Lanning is very knowledgeable, black belt, many years experience! He is patient and lets you go at your own pace. Highly recommended trying it, you may like it.

★★★★★ — Eileen, May 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 12 reviews →

New to taekwondo? Start at Diamond Martial Arts & Fitness - LLC

Diamond Martial Arts & Fitness - LLC comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first taekwondo class at Diamond Martial Arts & Fitness - LLC

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.

Taekwondo is a martial art and a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Diamond Martial Arts & Fitness - LLC

600 Franklin St, Michigan City, IN46360

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