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Michiana Martial Arts Center

5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Niles, Michigan

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 6–9:30 PM
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday 10 AM–1:30 PM
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 Michiana Martial Arts Center, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 15 mentions

“It was great to observe 2 classes with younger and also preteen children We were impressed with sensei's patience and how much the children enjoyed the classes.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 5 mentions

“A wide variety of martial arts aspects are covered; including historical context, modern self defense applications, emotional resilience, and physical fitness.”

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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 Michiana Martial Arts Center — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🎽 Karate

“My daughter has been attending the karate class for just over a month and we could not be more pleased.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 5 mentions

“A wide variety of martial arts aspects are covered; including historical context, modern self defense applications, emotional resilience, and physical fitness.”

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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 18 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 3 mentions

“The instructor was knowledgeable, engaging, and created a welcoming environment for all skill levels.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“Sensei Jed responded immediately with a warm and welcoming reply and our grandson has been loving the 4-7yo kids' program ever since.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 6 mentions

“Sensei Jed responded immediately with a warm and welcoming reply and our grandson has been loving the 4-7yo kids' program ever since.”

📘 strong forms & technique 2 mentions

“The class was well-structured, practical, and packed with useful techniques that left me feeling more confident and empowered.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“My kids LOVED it, and they are so patient with my wild child.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 3 mentions

“My 4yo grandson had been adrift and struggling since losing his parents last year and I reached out to Michiana Martial Arts as the closest (and most affordable) program.”

From the reviews

My daughter has been attending the karate class for just over a month and we could not be more pleased. My daughter has already grown so much in her physical abilities and her ability to focus.

★★★★★ — Shaina, Jun 2024

My 4yo grandson had been adrift and struggling since losing his parents last year and I reached out to Michiana Martial Arts as the closest (and most affordable) program. Sensei Jed responded immediately with a warm and welcoming reply and our grandson has been loving the 4-7yo kids' program ever since.

★★★★★ — Jeff, Sep 2024

I attended a self defense class here, and I would highly recommend it for individuals or groups. The class was very engaging and focused a lot on how to prevent physical altercations and then we learned some self defense moves towards the end as a last resort.

★★★★★ — Heidi, Mar 2025

I recently attended a self-defense class at Michiana Martial Arts Center, and it was a fantastic experience! The instructor was knowledgeable, engaging, and created a welcoming environment for all skill levels.

★★★★★ — Safia, Mar 2025

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Your first taekwondo class at Michiana Martial Arts 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. 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 Michiana Martial Arts Center

30027 US-12, Niles, MI49120

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