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North American Taekwondo and Hoijeon Moosool Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 77 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Ypsilanti, 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 michiganmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (734) 482-1332
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We are so grateful to all of the kind, competent, and no bs masters and instructors at this dojang that has made this routine and my sons growth possible.”
“Classes offer a well rounded look into taekwondo for teens and adults.”
“I am taking the adult classes, but have also watched the different levels of children’s classes train.”
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What students say
“Grand Master is great, as are all of the instructors: they are professional, engaged and likable.”
“They truly strive to preserve the spirit and tradition of martial arts, creating an environment that is both welcoming and inspiring.”
“It’s a great place for children to build discipline, confidence, and focus while learning martial arts in a supportive environment.”
“It has been wonderful to watch them grow as they learn new forms and techniques, master them, and test for their next level of belt.”
“Our son struggles a bit with focus and retention in school and at home and I can already see a difference in him.”
“We are so grateful to all of the kind, competent, and no bs masters and instructors at this dojang that has made this routine and my sons growth possible.”
From the reviews
Best place for kids and adults to train and improve new skills, I found this place after a google search, and signed my son up on the first visit . My son used to talk about video games a lot, I wanted him to stir away from it and evolve, focus his mind and attention on something good, this place teaches Discipline,…
My Grandson has been training at NATA for 8 months. He loves the experience, all the instructors and Grandmaster Johnson. The whole family and his teachers all notice a big difference in his attention, focus, and general attitude. We can't recommend NATA enough.
This is a fantastic Taekwondo academy! The instructors truly care about their students and their progress. It’s a great place for children to build discipline, confidence, and focus while learning martial arts in a supportive environment. Highly recommended!
My son is wrapping up his first 9 weeks of being a student at NATA. He was just promoted to Yellow Belt after testing today! We did their new student special which is a phenomenal (and surprisingly budget friendly!) way to dip one's toe into the world of martial arts, more specifically Taekwondo.
New to taekwondo? Start at North American Taekwondo and Hoijeon Moosool Academy
North American Taekwondo and Hoijeon Moosool Academy 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 North American Taekwondo and Hoijeon Moosool Academy
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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