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AMMA Fitness

5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Lincoln Park, Michigan

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

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
  • Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule ammafitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (313) 559-5425

Hours

Monday 6:15–9 PM
Tuesday 5:30–9 PM
Wednesday 6:15–9 PM
Thursday 5:30–9 PM
Friday 6:15–8 PM
Saturday 9:30–11:30 AM
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 AMMA Fitness, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 5 mentions

“Over 45 years teaching the best in Karate, Brazilian jiujitsu, Boxing and Kickboxing for children and adults in Downriver.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“Sensei Jeremy is a very knowledgeable instructor that makes it easy to understand for all skill levels.”

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👤 Private Lessons 2 mentions

“unlike many commercial dojo's, its a one on one attention to details like having a personal training session.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“This is a great place to learn self defense for the real world, also for getting in shape and weight loss.”

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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 AMMA Fitness — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🥋 Jiu-Jitsu 5 mentions

“Over 45 years teaching the best in Karate, Brazilian jiujitsu, Boxing and Kickboxing for children and adults in Downriver.”

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🥊 Kickboxing 5 mentions

“Over 45 years teaching the best in Karate, Brazilian jiujitsu, Boxing and Kickboxing for children and adults in Downriver.”

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🏟️ MMA 6 mentions

“Sensei Jeremy is one of the best around when it comes to MMA, American Karate, Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, and boxing.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“This is a great place to learn self defense for the real world, also for getting in shape and weight loss.”

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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 21 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 6 mentions

“Sensei Jeremy is one of the best around when it comes to MMA, American Karate, Jiu Jitsu, Kickboxing, and boxing.”

friendly, respectful dojo 4 mentions

“knowledgeable sensei, smart training, and a welcoming environment.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 3 mentions

“unlike many commercial dojo's, its a one on one attention to details like having a personal training session.”

great workout & fitness 3 mentions

“I started training here about a year and a half ago, and training here has helped me get in the best shape I have ever been in.”

From the reviews

Love this place. Trained here for many years with Sensei Jeremy, Ron and Chuck. If you’re looking for less of a sporty 9-5 school and more competition heavy stuff this is your go to. I trust these guys a lot, they are professionals, stand up guys, and trained killers.

★★★★★ — Dillon, Aug 2022

Great gym, great place to train! Coaching is excellent and supportive. They provide individual attention to each student to make sure everyone learns properly. AMMA offers a wide range of classes from kids karate, to adult kickboxing,Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and much more. I cannot say enough good things about the staff.

★★★★★ — Saad, Dec 2017

Been coming here for a few months now, best price downriver for jits, karate and kickboxing. Jeremy and Jesse are great instructors.

★★★★★ — Jawwad, Jan 2019

Great place to get a great workout and have fun while learning very useful technique. Highly Recommend!!

★★★★★ — Jerry, Apr 2018

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New to Karate? Start at AMMA Fitness

AMMA Fitness comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, 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 the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages 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 dojos 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 Karate class at AMMA Fitness

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 AMMA Fitness

878 Dix Hwy, Lincoln Park, MI48146

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