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Diamond Martial Arts & Fitness - LLC
4.7 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Michigan City, Indiana
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 (ages 6–18) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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 michigancityata.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 219-243-2891
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Watching and practicing with my daughter as she was growing up, I had to stay for the class, so I knew what and how to help my child practice.”
“This dojo teaches Taekwondo but works with students of all ranks from beginners to people with much more expertise.”
Other martial arts here
“This dojo teaches Taekwondo but works with students of all ranks from beginners to people with much more expertise.”
What students say
“Instructor Joe Lanning is very knowledgeable, black belt, many years experience!”
“Instructor Lanning creates an environment of fun learning with a focus on safety and individual development at all ages.”
From the reviews
I had so much fun joining in the sample of activity at the ribbon cutting! Who knew as a parent I learned so much more than I thought. Watching and practicing with my daughter as she was growing up, I had to stay for the class, so I knew what and how to help my child practice. The memories came flooding back!!!
My son is 12. He had been in karate for 1 year before his dojo closed. This dojo teaches Taekwondo but works with students of all ranks from beginners to people with much more expertise. They will gladly accept former karate students and help them make the transition to Taekwondo with confidence.
Instructor Lanning creates an environment of fun learning with a focus on safety and individual development at all ages. I as well as my 3 children have been his students for several years. While we have moved to the Elston YMCA we are still looking for fellow students. I highly recommend trying out this school.
I joined this class for the physical activity. I ended up really liking the class. Instructor Joe Lanning is very knowledgeable, black belt, many years experience! He is patient and lets you go at your own pace. Highly recommended trying it, you may like it.
New to Karate? Start at Diamond Martial Arts & Fitness - LLC
Diamond Martial Arts & Fitness - LLC 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.
Your first Karate class at Diamond Martial Arts & Fitness - LLC
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.
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