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TROY MARTIAL ARTS

4.9 ★★★★★ 648 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Troy, Michigan

Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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

  • 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 5–15) — 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
  • Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule troymartialarts.net — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (248) 828-4360

Hours

Monday 8 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–10 PM
Thursday 8 AM–10 PM
Friday 8 AM–10 PM
Saturday 8 AM–10 PM
Sunday 8 AM–10 PM

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and seminars — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Karate classes on the schedule at TROY MARTIAL ARTS, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 23 mentions

“My son Patrick earned his Black Belt at Troy Martial Arts, and I earned a wonderful friendship with Master Trudeau and Mark.”

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🥊 Kumite / Sparring 2 mentions

“Master Trudeau does a great job introducing new students to sparring and safety is the highest priority while training.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

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Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at TROY MARTIAL ARTS — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🦵 Taekwondo 3 mentions

“Troy Martial Arts is an amazing place to learn Taekwondo as an individual or together with your family.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, or kickboxing alongside your Karate, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 648 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 4 mentions

“The master is fabulous, energetic and patient.”

friendly, respectful dojo 6 mentions

“Troy Martial Arts is an amazing place to learn Taekwondo as an individual or together with your family.”

🧒 strong kids program 8 mentions

“I did it for my children and I fell in love with they way they change your life, more healthy, more active, more disciplined and for sure more positive.”

clean, welcoming dojo 3 mentions

“The place is very clean, organized, and they follow all the health protocols.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 14 mentions

“I did it for my children and I fell in love with they way they change your life, more healthy, more active, more disciplined and for sure more positive.”

From the reviews

I recommend these classes for all children! It's a really really nice friendly atmosphere! The instructors are wonderful with all the children here! There is all different kinds of children from all cultures and nationalities and everyone works, play and learn very well together!

★★★★★ — Detrese, Jul 2017

The best experience for my children and I, every day are different activities, Help my body to get stronger, I have osteoarthritis and AS=ankylosing spondylitis and make me move secure and I can stretch before to start every class.

★★★★★ — Tania, Sep 2025

My 10 year old son really enjoys the martial arts class. The teacher are really friendly and kind. Highly recommend if you want your kids to learn discipline and confidence . The place is really clean and well maintained. We completed our trial period. Will be staying for a long time.

★★★★★ — Priyabrata, Oct 2022

My kids love going to Troy Martial Arts. We were looking for karate schools and we definitely made the correct decision.The place is very clean, organized, and they follow all the health protocols. The master is fabulous, energetic and patient.

★★★★★ — Jeanette, Sep 2021

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New to Karate? Start at TROY MARTIAL ARTS

TROY MARTIAL ARTS 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first Karate class at TROY MARTIAL ARTS

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.

Karate is a contact sport. Ease in, train within your limits, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find TROY MARTIAL ARTS

1881 W South Blvd, Troy, MI48098

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