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Alpha Martial Arts Shelby Township

5 ★★★★★ 64 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Shelby Township, Michigan

Free trial Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 3–11) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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  • Website & schedule alphamafitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (248) 963-1575

Hours

Monday 9 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–7 PM
Thursday 9 AM–9 PM
Friday 9 AM–6 PM
Saturday 10 AM–12 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and seminars — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Karate classes on the schedule at Alpha Martial Arts Shelby Township, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 25 mentions

“Coach Sunny and the other instructors take care to cater to the different levels of each student and most importantly, they make sure the kids have fun.”

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🥊 Kumite / Sparring 3 mentions

“Memorizing the steps in each form and applying them during sparring has sharpened both my memory and reflexes.”

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Teens 2 mentions

“My son is in the MAK class and I am in Teens/Adults and we have found them to be amazing programs for Taekwondo.”

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Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Alpha Martial Arts Shelby Township — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🦵 Taekwondo 12 mentions

“Moreover, I appreciate how the instructors focus not only on Taekwondo techniques but also on imparting valuable life lessons that are applicable at every stage in life.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, or kickboxing alongside your Karate, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 64 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 2 mentions

“Great instructors who care and reasonable prices.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“From the first class you feel like you have been there for years so welcoming and amazing are the coaches and staff.”

friendly, respectful dojo 13 mentions

“What began as a supportive gesture has grown into a meaningful bonding experience for both of us, during class and afterward as we practice together.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 6 mentions

“Moreover, I appreciate how the instructors focus not only on Taekwondo techniques but also on imparting valuable life lessons that are applicable at every stage in life.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“My son (4) and daughter (3) love coming to class; it’s a drag getting them to any other sport but not when they know they’re going to ATA!”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“Even though she has to learn a new discipline, going from Tang-soo-do to Taekwondo we felt it was worth the change to train here.”

From the reviews

Been coming here for over a year and our daughter loves it. Great instructors who care and reasonable prices.

★★★★★ — Daniel, Mar 2024

As a senior adult, I am loving taekwondo at Alpha Martial Arts! My memory skills and coordination and strength have greatly improved. But what I see in the youth is growth in respect for others and especially in their self confidence and self esteem. We are like a family at the school, and it is something very special.

★★★★★ — Patricia, Aug 2025

My family & I are beyond happy with Mrs. Booth & the other leaders! My son (4) and daughter (3) love coming to class; it’s a drag getting them to any other sport but not when they know they’re going to ATA!! She makes each class so much fun & entertaining for the kids that keeps them engaged during the whole period.

★★★★★ — Melanie, Nov 2024

Fantastic place for kids to learn Taekwondo! My kids have been attending for the past 7 months, and the improvement in their confidence, discipline, and physical fitness is incredible.

★★★★★ — Prateek, Nov 2025

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Your first Karate class at Alpha Martial Arts Shelby Township

Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects 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, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Karate is a contact sport. Ease in, train within your limits, 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 Alpha Martial Arts Shelby Township

50940 Shelby Rd, Shelby Township, MI48316

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