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Rise Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 267 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Canton Township, Michigan

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 3–12) — 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
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  • Website & schedule martialartsrise.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 734-756-8899

Hours

Monday 4:30–8 pm
Tuesday 4:30–8 pm
Wednesday 4:30–8 pm
Thursday 4:30–8 pm
Friday 4:30–8 pm
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 Rise Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 38 mentions

“The school is very clean the activities are great for kids of all ages and best of all their learning how to defend themselves and being taught discipline as well.”

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🐲 Little Dragons 4 mentions

“Once the kids were set up they went and did their respective class, Little Ninjas (5-7) and Tiny Ninjas (3-4).”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“The structured classes not only teach self-defense skills but also instill discipline, focus, and respect.”

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🎓 Belt Testing 2 mentions

“This is where they can start earning points towards adding stripes to their belts and leveling up to different belt colors.”

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

🎽 Karate 2 mentions

“My 3 yr old son has been attending karate class here since the beginning of the summer and he absolutely loves it.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“The structured classes not only teach self-defense skills but also instill discipline, focus, and respect.”

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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 267 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 2 mentions

“Great instructors and he made friends really fast.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 9 mentions

“From the moment they stepped into the dojo, they were welcomed with open arms by the friendly instructors and supportive fellow students.”

📘 strong forms & technique 7 mentions

“Not only are they having a blast, but they're also learning so much more than just martial arts techniques.”

🧒 strong kids program 7 mentions

“My son has been at Rise over 2 years. He loves going there each week and thinks so highly of all the instructors.”

competition & tournament success 2 mentions

“They teach a nice combination of strength, agility, techniques, games, competition and team work.”

🧼 clean, well-kept dojang 3 mentions

“The school is very clean the activities are great for kids of all ages and best of all their learning how to defend themselves and being taught discipline as well.”

From the reviews

Our daughter started at RISE and loved it. We tried all sorts of stick and ball sports, and much to my dismay she doesn’t like any of those. So we were just looking for something for her to move her body and stay active. She did gymnastics, but that got sooo expensive so fast.

★★★★★ — Mike, Nov 2025

We have our boys signed up with Rise Martial Arts. The trial class is a great experience. When we arrived the staff was friendly in assisting set the kids up with proper uniform attire. Once the kids were set up they went and did their respective class, Little Ninjas (5-7) and Tiny Ninjas (3-4).

★★★★★ — Victoria, Dec 2025

We love Rise, the instructors truly care about the kids and make them feel welcome. They hold the children to high standards which I appreciate - I feel discipline is an important thing for children to learn. We've started our son here since he was 3 in their little ninjas class.

★★★★★ — Jessica, Aug 2023

My son just started taking karate classes at Rise Martial Arts School, and we are already so impressed! The instructors are incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and great with kids. They create a positive and structured environment where the students feel motivated and confident.

★★★★★ — Tamika, Apr 2025

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New to taekwondo? Start at Rise Martial Arts

Rise Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly school, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 Rise Martial Arts

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 Rise Martial Arts

7225 N Canton Center Rd, Canton Township, MI48187

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