
Children
Parents, give your child the gifts of confidence, discipline and fitness. Growing up today is tough. In our instant gratification culture, it can be hard to teach kids that patience and perseverance are qualities that will help them succeed . Traditional Martial Arts is great at teaching these principles. Unlike team sports where some children are forced to sit out because of a lack of skill. Martial Arts has a place for students of all levels and abilities. Our children's program is designed with both parents and kids in mind. For parents we teach discipline, control and … [Read More...]

Adults – Teens
Adults train at the Ann Arbor Martial Arts Center for many reasons. Many want to learn how to defend themselves in a physical confrontation. Some just want to have fun and make some friends with like minded individuals. For others it is the enjoyment of getting a good workout while growing as an individual. In his book Zen in the Martial Arts, author Joe Hyams says it best: “A dojo (practice hall) is a miniature cosmos where we make contact with ourselves - our fears, anxieties, reactions, and habits. It is an arena of confined conflict where we confront an opponent who is not an opponent … [Read More...]
