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My Family Karate
5 ★★★★★ 190 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Sterling Heights, 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
- 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 familykarateacademymi.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (586) 939-1111
Hours
| Monday | 10:30 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter wanted to have her birthday there just a few short months after she started classes and it was one of the best birthdays she had!”
“The Tae Kwon Do classes here are top-notch, and Master Kaz does an incredible job teaching both beginners and advanced students.”
“I highly recommend this place to anyone from a young child, teenager, or an adult.”
“Master Kaz has a passion for teaching Karate and you can take classes or do private lessons.”
“He teaches everything from the basics of self-defense, to everyday morals that everyone should follow such as respect, confidence, and self-control.”
Other martial arts here
“The Tae Kwon Do classes here are top-notch, and Master Kaz does an incredible job teaching both beginners and advanced students.”
“He teaches karate along with kickboxing and self defense.”
“He teaches everything from the basics of self-defense, to everyday morals that everyone should follow such as respect, confidence, and self-control.”
What students say
“This has been a great experience for us both and Grand Master Kaz has been such an amazing influence.”
“The Tae Kwon Do classes here are top-notch, and Master Kaz does an incredible job teaching both beginners and advanced students.”
“After almost 6 months we have had nothing but the best and most positive experiences at family karate academy.”
“You will see a transformation in your child's confidence and self-esteem in no time!”
“The facility is always clean, the classes are well balanced, but best of all is the instructor/owner Grand Master Kaz.”
“He teaches everything from the basics of self-defense, to everyday morals that everyone should follow such as respect, confidence, and self-control.”
From the reviews
I found Master Kaz by luck at the age of just 12. Little did I know then how much impact his teachings would have on me in the future. The discipline, confidence, integrity, perseverance and hard work pays off mentality that he has instilled in my mind really shaped the successful and driven individual I have become…
We called a few karate schools when we were looking to get my son started. We didn't get a good feeling from other schools we had talked to. The first time I talked to Master Kaz on the phone he made us feel like family! He was very accommodating and wanted us to check it out before we committed to anything.
Master Kaz is a great instructor. He teaches everything from the basics of self-defense, to everyday morals that everyone should follow such as respect, confidence, and self-control. Master Kaz is not only a great instructor, but he’s also a warm and welcoming person too.
I can't say enough about Family Karate Academy. My daughter wanted to have her birthday there just a few short months after she started classes and it was one of the best birthdays she had! She was learning so much in the class and loving it that I decided to take classes with her.
New to Karate? Start at My Family Karate
My Family Karate 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 My Family 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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