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Great Lakes Kyokushin Karate
5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Farmington Hills, Michigan
Part of Kyokushin Karate
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — 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 ·
- Phone (313) 473-0885
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 6:30–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 6:30–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I usually attend the adult class, which usually consists of warning up, stretching, then combination drills or kata.”
“Sensei Wojtek is a talented martial artist that does a great job combining traditional form (kata) with practical techniques and dynamic sparring.”
“Sensei Wojtek is a talented martial artist that does a great job combining traditional form (kata) with practical techniques and dynamic sparring.”
What students say
“Wojtek sensei is a great teacher, he is always motivated and happy to teach.”
“Sensei Wojtek is a talented martial artist that does a great job combining traditional form (kata) with practical techniques and dynamic sparring.”
“This is an excellent Kyokushin karate dojo with great facilities and equipment.”
From the reviews
This is an excellent Kyokushin karate dojo with great facilities and equipment. Sensei Wojtek is a talented martial artist that does a great job combining traditional form (kata) with practical techniques and dynamic sparring.
Sensei Wojtek is definitely making good progres with my son. He is a good instructor with awesome knowledge.
I’ve been going here for just about 2 years. Wojtek sensei is a great teacher, he is always motivated and happy to teach. I usually attend the adult class, which usually consists of warning up, stretching, then combination drills or kata.
Your first Karate class at Great Lakes Kyokushin Karate
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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