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Mejishi Martial Arts, Inc.
4.6 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Ferndale, Michigan
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's Karate classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Website & schedule mejishi.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 248-895-5787
The classes they run
“For a long time I struggled to find a physical activity that my child enjoys, and she is thriving in karate classes at Mejishi martial arts.”
“In addition to traditional martial arts, the school acts as a community center offering yoga, meditation, women's self defense classes, and more.”
“Karate and Arnis classes are offered for children, teens, and adults at costs that are competitive with similar area dojos.”
“In addition to traditional martial arts, the school acts as a community center offering yoga, meditation, women's self defense classes, and more.”
Other martial arts here
“In addition to traditional martial arts, the school acts as a community center offering yoga, meditation, women's self defense classes, and more.”
What students say
“Jay, the owner, is very welcoming, knows her stuff and keeps her class in order to make sure you get your times worth.”
“Jay, the owner, is very welcoming, knows her stuff and keeps her class in order to make sure you get your times worth.”
“Feeling prepared to defend myself using a variety of techniques if the times comes.”
“She is having so much fun while also learning discipline and respect, and I can see her self-confidence grow after each class.”
From the reviews
Karate and Arnis classes are offered for children, teens, and adults at costs that are competitive with similar area dojos. In addition to traditional martial arts, the school acts as a community center offering yoga, meditation, women's self defense classes, and more.
I enrolled my son here at age 5 and he is now age 6 and I plan to keep him here throughout his life. It is a wonderful school. Sensei Jaye is an excellent, experienced, thorough, professional who teaches the young class very well. Her other dojo teachers that help out are also excellent.
Came for a work related event, did a self defense class. Very clean and the class was well organized. Jay, the owner, is very welcoming, knows her stuff and keeps her class in order to make sure you get your times worth. Was even provided with information to take home.
Grandchildren take various karate classes at Mejishi. I'm very happy with the individual care given to each child's abilities and progress.
New to Karate? Start at Mejishi Martial Arts, Inc.
Mejishi Martial Arts, Inc. 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 Mejishi Martial Arts, Inc.
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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