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Midwest Tae Kwon DO
4.6 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Plymouth, Michigan
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo · Kukkiwon-certified — 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 — 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 midwesttaekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (734) 459-4183
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–3:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“If you are looking for a place for you, or your kids to get in shape, have some fun, and be taught by instructors who really know TKD, this is your place.”
“It's an excellent place for personal development and to learn the fundamentals of self defense.”
“Belt tests are a proud moment, not just for the kids, but for parents too—you can see the hard work, dedication, and growth in every student.”
Other martial arts here
“My daughter loves her kickboxing classes and the instructors are great.”
“It's an excellent place for personal development and to learn the fundamentals of self defense.”
What students say
“The classes contain students of all ability levels from beginners to advanced, and everyone always feels welcomed and energized to be there.”
“I feel confident that my kids are getting a great base of knowledge of TKD as well as community spirit, sports conduct, confidence and exercise!”
“He has had some amazing opportunities they have provided and recently got to meet an Olympic gold medalist through them.”
“They have a remarkable way of balancing structure and discipline with patience and encouragement, which has helped my child grow both inside and outside the dojang.”
From the reviews
Midwest Tae Kwon Do has exceeded our expectations in every way. We have three kids who started last summer (2020) in the middle of COVID and Midwest has been phenomenal, thinking of ways to safely instruct during these difficult times which included having classes in the parking lot and via Zoom meetings.
Midwest Tae Kwon Do has always gone above and beyond our expectations. The instructors are awesome and impressive! My son has been there a year and a half and he has learned so much and has gained a lot of confidence with the encouragement of the Do Jang. During the covid pandemic Master Panizzo never missed a beat.
My son joined the Midwest family in July of 2021. Absolutely love the staff. They are welcoming and treat him like family. He has a great time in every class. He has had some amazing opportunities they have provided and recently got to meet an Olympic gold medalist through them.
The premier Taekwondo studio in the state of Michigan. Master's Panizzo and Gale have the skills, knowledge and experience to help you achieve and surpass your goals whether it's in regard to fitness, self-defense, character building, or competition. They are very personable and most of all they truely care.
New to taekwondo? Start at Midwest Tae Kwon DO
Midwest Tae Kwon DO 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 Midwest Tae Kwon DO
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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