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TROY MARTIAL ARTS

4.9 ★★★★★ 648 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Troy, Michigan

Taekwondo school Olympic / WT Kukkiwon-certified Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Sparring Competition team

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 (ages 5–15) — 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
  • Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
  • Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
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  • Website & schedule troymartialarts.net — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 248-828-4360

Hours

Monday 8 am–10 pm
Tuesday 8 am–10 pm
Wednesday 8 am–10 pm
Thursday 8 am–10 pm
Friday 8 am–10 pm
Saturday 8 am–10 pm
Sunday 8 am–10 pm

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 TROY MARTIAL ARTS, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 22 mentions

“My son Patrick earned his Black Belt at Troy Martial Arts, and I earned a wonderful friendship with Master Trudeau and Mark.”

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🥊 Sparring 2 mentions

“Master Trudeau does a great job introducing new students to sparring and safety is the highest priority while training.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

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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 TROY MARTIAL ARTS — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🎽 Karate

“We were looking for karate schools and we definitely made the correct decision.”

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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 648 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 4 mentions

“The master is fabulous, energetic and patient.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 8 mentions

“Troy Martial Arts is an amazing place to learn Taekwondo as an individual or together with your family.”

🧒 strong kids program 8 mentions

“I did it for my children and I fell in love with they way they change your life, more healthy, more active, more disciplined and for sure more positive.”

competition & tournament success 2 mentions

“There is all different kinds of children from all cultures and nationalities and everyone works, play and learn very well together!”

certified & recognized school 8 mentions

“Master Trudeau got down on her level to help her through her first class and she left with a great sense of accomplishment and confidence.”

🧼 clean, well-kept dojang 3 mentions

“The place is very clean, organized, and they follow all the health protocols.”

From the reviews

I recommend these classes for all children! It's a really really nice friendly atmosphere! The instructors are wonderful with all the children here! There is all different kinds of children from all cultures and nationalities and everyone works, play and learn very well together!

★★★★★ — Detrese, Jul 2017

The best experience for my children and I, every day are different activities, Help my body to get stronger, I have osteoarthritis and AS=ankylosing spondylitis and make me move secure and I can stretch before to start every class.

★★★★★ — Tania, Sep 2025

My 10 year old son really enjoys the martial arts class. The teacher are really friendly and kind. Highly recommend if you want your kids to learn discipline and confidence . The place is really clean and well maintained. We completed our trial period. Will be staying for a long time.

★★★★★ — Priyabrata, Oct 2022

My kids love going to Troy Martial Arts. We were looking for karate schools and we definitely made the correct decision.The place is very clean, organized, and they follow all the health protocols. The master is fabulous, energetic and patient.

★★★★★ — Jeanette, Sep 2021

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New to taekwondo? Start at TROY MARTIAL ARTS

TROY MARTIAL ARTS 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first taekwondo class at TROY 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 TROY MARTIAL ARTS

1881 W South Blvd, Troy, MI48098

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