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MBS Taekwondo International Club / Bedard Black Belt Center
5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Grandville, Michigan
Style / system: ITF (Traditional) — 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
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 6) — 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 mbs-taekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 616-326-1099
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–6:30 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5–6:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“As a member for over a year now I can say this is the best place for men, women, children, and families to work on personal defense skills and confidence.”
“top notch instruction of martial arts, self defense.”
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“top notch instruction of martial arts, self defense.”
What students say
“Grandmaster Bedard does a great job leading the class and creating a positive, respectful environment for all students.”
“MBS is a very family friendly environment for people of all ages and everyone works together like family improving and growing together.”
“MBS is a very family friendly environment for people of all ages and everyone works together like family improving and growing together.”
“As Grandmaster, I am very proud of the family community we have built at MBS Taekwondo International Club!”
“Grandmaster Bedard does a great job leading the class and creating a positive, respectful environment for all students.”
“As a member for over a year now I can say this is the best place for men, women, children, and families to work on personal defense skills and confidence.”
From the reviews
Amazing experience. Very knowledgeable, a true master of Taekwondo. Very welcoming environment. Grandmaster Marcel and the students create an incredible atmosphere in which to learn taekwondo. I strongly recommend MBS Taekwondo. If you are thinking of learning a martial art, give MBS Taekwondo international club a try.
As Grandmaster, I am very proud of the family community we have built at MBS Taekwondo International Club! Through dedication to the art, we train mind, body and spirit to become better versions of ourselves. Courtesy, integrity, Perseverance, Self Control/Discipline, and Indomitable Spirit is what we teach!
Old school taekwondo! The real stuff. Grand Master Bedard is a great instructor and a great man. Very few places in the country you can get trained by a Grand Master! Highly recommend.
Grandmaster Bedard is a highly skilled instructor! He is welcoming of everyone of all ages. He encourages all students while challenging them to become a better person inside and out.
New to taekwondo? Start at MBS Taekwondo International Club / Bedard Black Belt Center
MBS Taekwondo International Club / Bedard Black Belt Center 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.
Your first taekwondo class at MBS Taekwondo International Club / Bedard Black Belt Center
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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