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Rise Martial Arts - Dexter
5 ★★★★★ 87 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Dexter, 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 (ages 3–12) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule martialartsrise.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (734) 756-8899
Hours
| Monday | 4:20–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:20–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:20–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4:20–8 PM |
| Friday | 4:20–8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He has so much fun in class with his peers, his instructor does a great job of allowing the kids to have fun while maintaining the ‘respect’ for the art!”
“He’s never done anything like this before and enjoys the challenge and discipline he gets here.”
“Very good with the kids and making sure to give one on one attention within the group setting.”
“Right from the trial lesson, the class is fun, engaging, practical, age-appropriate, and beneficial in learning “fight” moves - essentially self-defense.”
Other martial arts here
“Great MMA program for young children starting out, utilizing: Punching, kicking and grappling techniques.”
“Right from the trial lesson, the class is fun, engaging, practical, age-appropriate, and beneficial in learning “fight” moves - essentially self-defense.”
What students say
“He has so much fun in class with his peers, his instructor does a great job of allowing the kids to have fun while maintaining the ‘respect’ for the art!”
“The coaches are great and it’s a supportive and encouraging environment for all levels.”
“The coaches are great and it’s a supportive and encouraging environment for all levels.”
“I think my daughter is getting good exercise. My daughter loved breaking a board with her foot and getting her white belt.”
“Thank you Josh and Team for creating a great space for children to be strong and confident.”
“Thru teaching and training they have learned a great deal of discipline and character traits as part of class in addition to the traditional martial art skills you would expect.”
From the reviews
We enrolled our 6 year old daughter in RISE to help boost her confidence and learn some defense skills. After the free trial class we were hooked! Within a few weeks of starting she’s really progressing well and having a lot of fun.
This is exactly the type of influence that my son needs. Ran by 3 young adult men that exude confidence, discipline and sound morality. That's the best part for me - they're teaching values and emotionally intelligent critical thinking. The teachers are men that I want my son to look up to and be influenced by.
Rise Martial Arts is amazing! We attended a free trial session and I immediately signed my two sons aged 8 and 11 up for weekly classes. The instructors hold the children to a high standard, and are also fun and approachable.
This new mixed martial arts school in Dexter is fantastic. For decades, I have tried to find a martial arts or karate place that doesn’t burden the student by having to learn a new language, and having to do repetitive moves where it’s difficult to see how all the small moves add up to something that can be applied in…
New to Karate? Start at Rise Martial Arts - Dexter
Rise Martial Arts - Dexter comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 Rise Martial Arts - Dexter
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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