Martial Arts Schools near Oak Park

“I absolutely love this place and my son has finally found something that he enjoys that teaches discipline, respect, confidence, hard work ? and more. They are very attentive to our children and go the extra mile for our children to succeed in life“

“Master Norton is extremely skilled and incredible to watch teach. My children love coming to and learning karate here!!“

“The program is very well designed and the instructors handle younger students enegery excellently. The instruction teaches respect for self and others, as well as safety. I highly recommend this business.“

“Plowden championship Martial Art is a excellent traning center, Plowden's Championship Martial Arts Academy, founded by Richard Plowden in 1988, has been a cornerstone in the Metro-Detroit community for martial arts training. With a focus on building endurance, strength, and self-confidence, the academy offers a variety of programs for children, teens, and adults. Whether it's through their Black Belt & Elite Speed Fighting program or their world-class martial arts curriculum, students are guided by the expertise of World Champion instructors Morgan and Avery Plowden. The academy's mission is to instill self-discipline, self-control, and self-confidence, shaping not only supreme martial artists but also supreme human beings. It's build on family values“

“Best school in the country. Students are taught by Grand Master Willie Adams. He trains students of all ages.“

“Master Woods is very good with working with my son appreciate his s skills he's schooling my son in self defense and using his brain more than his mouth and so do the other karate instructors who were also reached by Master Woods. Glad to finally see black men helping to save our kids from the streets????????????“

“Great staff, clean, and welcoming. Kids love this place. Thank you professor Steve for all you do.Respect.“

“Studied han moo kwan at Livonia location earned my senior red belt there. Would hope Dearborn location reopens so I can finish traning for my first dan. Soon.“

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“We've been coming to SOMA for 7 years and we're very pleased with the progress our kids have made. We took a few years off cause of COVID but our kids are about to earn their black belts and they are so excited about class everyday. The instructors are top notch and so committed to the students success. They encourage kids to take leadership rolls and take on responsibilities which is so critical to their education. We highly recommend.“

“Great place to work out, relax, and learn about yourself all at once. Great instruction from Great sifus too“

“Sifu brown as a teacher focuses on personal growth and development, not belts. He has used his 40+ years of practice to create an environment that he'd enjoy practicing in. He develops people to be better than themselves and uses tests to break through the will. Growth is often painful... As a person, neurodivergent and complicated, i rarely got the feeling that sifu liked me, more so it felt like he used me as an opportunity to see his own rough edges, a stone making ripples in the water of his pond... That being said, he never kept teaching or participation from me. He let me have the complete experience, and tried throughout to push me to be a better person. My time with sifu was hard... i often let myself down... I literally gave it my 100%... He gave me the opportunity to study with some of the best in the world. Doing dynamic and progressively more intense practice with great partners who celibrate successes. Ultimately i walked in feeling like a victim and i got to learn to be a warrior, a meditation samurai, who was blessed to find a teacher who, although not personally enlightened yet, nor did he ever claim to be... still devotes all of his energy encouraging the path of peace and mindfulness, in all of those around him.“