Best Capoeira School Sterling Heights Near Me

ciara detzler: We love this karate studio, the instructors are very nice and good with the kids. It's a very clean facility with knowledgeable people, we highly recommend premier martial arts.

Russ H.: Instill self confidence, develope learning skills, teaching self defense and respect.

Howard Hooper: Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,ValueI love attending martial arts class here because of the atmosphere and environment that they promote!

Bryce Busacca: The facility is brand new and clean, they are following proper covid-19 protocols and sanitizing everything after each use. Most importantly, I have never been to any kind of dojo before and it is very similar to the first time going to a gym as a beginner. It is very intimidating and I was hesitant and unsure of myself. The instructor (Montel) is very easy going, patient and leads the lessons with laughs and positivity. The other manager that runs the operation (Joe) is easy to communicate with and will make sure that things work and will find times that will fit your schedule. Another great point is that everybody in this building is there to better themselves and achieve that common goal, and it's very easy to meet new people here and make friend's. They are dedicated at what they do and strive to make each member feel welcomed and to teach them not only martial arts, but to improve themselves as an individual. I would recommend this business to all of my peers!

ShaKeira Alexander: Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,Value

Roseanna Mendez: Positive:Communication,ProfessionalismThey are great with the kids! The class helps build the confidence and structure kids need. Montel is especially great with the smaller kids in the class. I strongly suggest enrolling your kids. Classes are totally worth it!

Heather Blaisdell: Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,ValueThe guys at Premier are awesome!!! They are amazing with my daughter. They are really patient and are working hard to get her out of her shell.

aiden bentley: Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality

Dana Lindstrom: College of Martial Arts is not just a place for people to learn self defense, they treat everyone like family. My child has been on her way to black belt excellence for two and a half years now, inspired since day one. Sensei, Senpai, and all of their black belt instructors are the greatest role models a kid could have. The structure of their classes and curriculum are on point!At only 8 years old in her first ever competition, she won a 1st place trophy because of all that she learned here. They built her up with confidence and integrity and I am proud of how hard she works on everything.This is what she looks forward to most in life and she wants to teach karate in the future too. My 10 year old is more mature then most 20 year olds and it doesn't matter the age, they work very well with everyone!The dojo is very clean, when I have a question they're easy to get ahold of, and they have special events too.If you want your kid to grow up to be a great person, don't hesitate! This was the best decision we've ever made.

Seth Bliss: Highly recommended! Extremely friendly staff, knowledgeable instructors, encouraging students, well balanced and clean. My family has a great place to grow and build important life skills here. I will continue to support this business and participate as a parent, to watch my family grow confidence, balance and make friends in a healthy environment.

Naida Causevic: I started this school right before going to a new Highschool. I always struggled with self confidence and was bullied throughout elementary and middle school. Starting my martial arts journey in 2017 was the best decision that I made. I can't even express how amazing Sensei and senpai are. They helped me grow in more ways than they can imagine. I could talk about karate for hours and my friends can never hear the end of my karate stories. At the college of martial I discovered who I was and I am becoming the best version of myself. I continuously learn more about myself and develop my character everyday. They aren't just my Sensei and senpai, they are like family. I love all the students and families that make this facility come together! 3 here are a few pictures (of many) that I cherish.

OG Beards: College of Martial Arts is a great school. My wife, two boys, and I all train together. Sensei Burtney is a great teacher with amazing skill and many years of experience. He and the staff are all very friendly, helpful, and encouraging. They encourage growth both in Karate and life as well. We look forward to every class.The classes are filled with friendly students who encourage and help each other improve.If you're looking for a school to learn Karate, get fit, and improve your overall health, College of Martial Arts is where you want to be. Sign up for an intro class today.

Serafina Ventimiglia: This dojo deserves 10 stars! We absolutely love it here. We have watched our daughter blossom and grow so much here. She now has more confidence, strength, determination, awareness, and spirit! The teachers and staff are all very skilled, knowledgeable, and always very welcoming. I would also recommend this dojo to anyone of any age. It’s never too late!

Civan Miya: Good and friendly teacher

melissa leggett: Karate started as something for my 5-year-old son to do and remain active. My dad was walking by the Dojo and asked if he could sign my son up. I told him OK, thinking it would be a couple month thing and no big deal. Fast forward to 7 years later and I can honestly say that saying yes to signing him up was the best decision I have ever made as a mother.Karate has taught my son about Confidence, Respect, Discipline, Leadership and Relationships:Confidence:Sensei and Senpai have become role models and family to my son. He is always wanting to make them proud and would be devastated if he ever disappointed them. They have made him confident and comfortable talking to adults and having conversations that most 12-year-old boys would find difficult to have.The relationships that my son has built throughout his karate journey has been wonderful to watch. When he first began, he was just a shy little boy that would not talk to anyone, then he began friendships with a few of the other boys in the class, when he became a brown belt he developed friendships where he began talking to other people outside of the Dojo. When my son became a Junior Black Belt is when I noticed the most change. The friendships became like a family relationship. He would talk to multiple classmates outside of the Dojo, they would laugh and talk in a group chat amongst 4 or 5 of them. He also developed relationships with the black belts that are older than him who have watched him grow because when he first started, they were where he is now. The staff that Sensei and Senpai have around them is just as incredible as they are. My son has multiple friends from karate that he talks to outside of the Dojo and they range in age from 11-23. I love that he has such a variety of friends as each one has something to teach him as well. You never want anything bad to happen, but I can honestly say that I know if anything were to ever happen, he would have an amazing support system from his COMA family behind him to help him through anything that life throws at him.His love for Karate is greatly in part because of Sensei and Senpai. I encourage any parent to enroll their child in The College of Martial Arts, because I know it was the best choice I ever made, and I would make the same choice one thousand times over again.There are not enough words to express my gratitude to Sensei, Senpai and the College of Martial Arts family for everything that they have given/done for my son. They say it takes a village to raise a child, and I am grateful that the College of Martial Arts is part of my village.

Mike D: Highly Recommended College of Martial Arts.Sensei, Sempai and ALL staff are a joy to be around.As soon as you walk in to the dojo you are greeted with smiles and a positive atmosphere that puts a smile on your face. You have that feeling of wanting to be there and part of this organization.

Charise: I highly recommend the College of Martial Arts to kids and adults! My son attended this Dojo for 5+ years, and I absolutely love our experience there. The staff is fantastic and cares about the kids perfecting their craft! They have taught my son confidence, discipline, and self-defense. I hate that we had to end our training here, but we had to relocate!

Max Garbarino: Excellent school

James Sites: Great staff and great experiences for my kids

Brian Cobb: Outstanding place

PG: Our 6yo has been attending class here for approximately 3 months and we couldn't be happier. To say Sensei, Senpai and the teachers are great with the kids would be the understatement of the year. And that doesn't mean they are easy on them. They don't let them goof off (too much, lol) and they take it serious. They really do want them to Learn. But they make it fun for them too! Highly recommend COMA to anyone

PnA S: Only took 2 classes with our 5 yo to convince us THIS is THE place she belongs. Sensei and Senpai along with the rest of the staff are fantastic with the kids. They make the class fun for them while teaching the fundamentals . The best part for us is that it is not only a foundation for Karate, but also self discipline, respect, and manners. We are new here, but are very excited to see the progress our daughter is guaranteed to make.

Rick Pickard: Great family run dojo with impeccable instructors. Highly recommended.

Don Robertson: Super shady sales tactics, wouldnt give me any price info until they tried forcing me to sign a contract which they barely even let me read. I didn't appreciate the sign now or it will cost you 400 more dollars tomorrow. Disappointed!

Mark Sapian: Very clean and professional! No wonder everyone else gave this a 5 Star review.

Brenda Meller / Meller Marketing: Our son has been going to College of Martial Arts for several years. This is an excellent karate school. The instructors are awesome teachers. Not only are they teaching the art of karate, but they also instill in the kids teachings about respect, relationships, appreciating others, and how to interact with other kids and adults. In addition, the COMA is a community. We have gotten to know other families throughout the years. Five stars. If there were ten I'd give them 10 stars!

Emilia Szerenos: One of the best Dojo’s I have seen in a long time!There is a feeling of cleanliness when you walk in, showing that the owners really care about hygiene (I think that’s a quality some studios lack). The instructors are kind and friendly, and really aim to make the children’s time at the Dojo fun and enjoyable. They place a GREAT focus on character growth, such as respect, gratitude and discipline, in addition to the self defense training. The College of Martial Arts is like a second school.

Lori Stirling: No better place to train and grow both in martial arts and in life. The staff is amazing with my children and the courtesy and respect they have learned has helped them in every aspect of their lives!

Shrey Bhatt: This is truly a great place for all ages! I am a third degree black belt at this dojang(school) and I have been doing Taekwondo here since I was in first grade, and I definitely recommend it for anyone. It is a great mixture of exercise, stretching, and a awesome martial arts school. Master Sweet is a fabulous teacher and teaches excellently. Along with Taekwondo, we also have many different styles of martial arts such as: Aikido, Tai Chi, Iaido, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and much more! Everyone is very kind and caring and always available to help. Overall, I believe everyone should try at least one of these martial arts and Master Sweet has taught me so much and I could have never asked for a better instructor.

Vijay Baskaran: A true martial arts dojang (school)! Our family of 5 practicing here for a several years. Master Sweet is a sage and a saint and true to his name. This dojang may not display a fancy martial arts tools and gizmos, but it has the fundamentals (master and mindset) to turn a good student into a life long practitioner of martial arts. This dojang instills discipline, respect and confidence as a life long pursuit. Come visit us! You will fall in love with martial arts!

Abi Abi: This is THE BEST Martial Arts 🥋🥋 place you can ever find in Michigan my boys go here for years Master Sweet is very patient and professional same goes for Master Kayser this place is always clean and well kept there’s always water and coffee available there is also a small play place with toys for little kids

maria john paul Dominic: Good and relatively professional... Little expensive...

Paul AbouSouan: This place is fantastic. Master sweet is great at what he does. He has great passion for the art. He takes this very serious, yet at the same time he still keeps it fun. He has a lot of patience for the beginners and is tentative to making sure they don’t feel out of place. He also makes sure that the beginner is learning the proper form. This is more than just learning how to kick and punch. This also teaches discipline, gives confidence, respect, do good in school, and how to behave outside. I strongly recommend. This is great for all ages.

Retro Christmas Chic: Definitely the best martial arts school I've ever trained at. Instructors are extremely educated, professional, helpful, and kind. The building is clean and well-kept. The environment is positive and encouraging. By far, the best.

Kim Downey: Great place for kids to learn respect, kindness and self defense! 👏

ChyVonne Conerly: Love them! Master Jabari is so patient with each child and makes fun for them to learn. My grandson loves him!

Ervin Kalaj: Master Jabari is an incredible instructor and motivator for the kids. The classes are affordable and the kids love the training programs.It always feels like family at JMAA.

Dany Daniel: One of the best karate and martial art academy I've ever since master Jabari gets to the point and doesn't waste any time, will recommend it to all parents

Shantá Herczeg: ***SUPER FANTASTIC*** training for Karate(ALL AGES), Cardio kick-boxing, Women's self-defense and protective defense. What a wonderful family friendly atmosphere! All are welcomed with open arms. I love being part of Team Jabari - just kickin it!

Apryl Caldwell: My son LOVES Jabari Martial Art Academy!!!

Lisa Farrell: We absolutely love this place!! 3 months ago we started looking around for things to help our daughter build some confidence, & we were referred to this place. I am starting to see some small improvements already. The staff & students are very welcoming! You jump right into a routine and never feel like the “new” kid! They keep the place clean & always keep us informed on fun events or sign ups they offer! If you are looking for a fun way to add discipline & routine to your child’s day then come and check this place out!

Ramith Antony: Awesome place to introduce little ones to Martial arts. Great teachers

Professor - Adam D Lux: Great School Master Frohriep cares for his students like family. 5 Stars

Cristiano Hanna: amazing place

Mina Kajal: Such a great place and amazing staff highly recommended love this place.

Lady Mayra Morfín (Muñequita Unicorn): Just Awesome! Luv the boxing classes!!!Also luv the kids program!

Phil Nicholas: This is the best kind of community that one could hope for when joining a martial arts school!Good instruction, and supportive people. I highly recommend this Capoeira group :D

Queen Ad: I've been going for years and the teachers and students are very friendly - like a family.I also like it's convenient location - right off I-75 and I-696.

Daniel Blake: Fantastic place to train with outstanding people. The atmosphere is positively contagious and everyone has a great attitude to help.

Braden Morton: Very nice 👌

James Mason: My son does kids Jiu Jitsu here, and he absolutely loves it. The instructors are great, very knowledgeable, and also very patient with the kids. I couldn't ask for a better setup for having my kids learn Jiu Jitsu.

Joe Wright: Learning so much.

Yuli Kaplunovsky: Doing kickboxing here for almost 2 years ... not bad...

Mike Pelkey: Best place to learn BJJ, Judo, kickboxing, great instructors with a welcoming family like environment, it has been life changing experience mentally and physically, this is truly my happy place(: !

Anthony Delegato: Chris and Brendan run an outstanding gym in Allegiance. they are amazing individuals, coaches, teammates and family. the level of intra-gym competition here is awesome, "steel sharpens steel", the saying goes. if you're looking to improve your skills, whether it be for competition or self defense, this is the place. bjj, judo, striking, mma, this place has it all and there's a pack of killers training here every day of the week. not only that but the storage here is welcoming and these nuts that train here i consider family. leave the ego at the door and train hard!

Chris Sensini: Only gym I would ever train at there’s a special bond you gain with your team when you train at this gym

anne bleser: I go there it is like a stress reliever

David Foster: Great place to learn. Coaches and other students are more than willing to share technique with you. I highly recommend this place

ben krockta: Great gym to train at and make some good friends. The coaching is amazing and the people there make it easy to unwind and be yourself. People train at your pace. Since joining I have competed in competition and look forward to the next one!

jeff baughman: I love allegiance gym!! This is honestly where I've showed my best results. The team is constantly motivating me. I'd like to say I found a home at allegiance and these awesome people are my family.

V McB: Great place to train. Clean new facility, and great instructors.

Ed Gawrelak: The best gym with probably the largest mat area in the state. The coaches are very knowledgeable with years of experience in Judo and Jiu jitsu.

Matheus Veloso: Great place to train and make friends! I've been doing bjj and judo for over 20 years and there is no place like this. Instruction is great from kids, beginner and adult classes. Very knowledgeable people, friendly staff and awesome family environment. Come in to this place and check it out, the owner will always answer the phone and be ready to give you all the information you need to get started!!!

Mo: I found Allegiance after training at a different shop for a few years. Initially, I was skeptical and did not think I was going to stay for long, but I'm still here. It was not the world class training that kept me here or the competitive pricing; it was the people that kept me here. I cannot compare this community to any other. The warmth and level of familiarity you feel with these people from week one is very different from other training facilities. I'm not asking you to sign up. I'm asking you to have an open mind and go in and talk to the people there. I promise you will want to come back for more.

Krystian Maslowski: Great place to start or continue your journey with Brazilian jiu jitsu. The team is very passionate about the sport, which makes learning new technique even easier. You will find out quickly that becoming a member of the family comes fast.

Stephen Colegio: Great place to train Jiu Juitsu, Gi or no-Gi. Plenty of room, new, clean mats and pleanty of parking. Quality instruction with plenty of people from high level to beginner to train and learn with. It is a great team atmosphere.

Raymond Stratos: I can’t explain how amazing this gym is!!! From the facility To the coaching to the amazing people that you deal with every day. The people in this gym are like family I drive an hour 6 days a week to come train at this gym and I wouldn’t want to train anywhere else.

lukewandyg: Best place for BJJ in Michigan! The facility is large and everything is new. But that’s nothing compared to the family feeling at this gym. Everyone gets along and there’s a lot of respect amongst members. Everyone wants you to succeed and do well. The instruction from the coaches here is top notch. Do yourself a favor and get up here!!!

A Stranger: Absolutely amazing.. buz is very humble and welcoming trainer.. the class is good trust me it looks easy but its good workout.. i had an amazing time here .. everyone is very welcoming i didnt feel left out at all.. and the trainer is very knowledgeable and engage everyone nicely making the class fun..

Lorraine Wood: Baz is Amazing!

Muriel Bassil: I went to the intro class and it was so much fun! Great environment, and great teacher. Everyone was very welcoming. I encourage everyone that is curious to give it a try.

AnonymousGreen IsRoc: Come join the fun!! ♠️🙏🏾♠️

Dagan Brush: An amazing teacher and exciting time.

Issagolvina: I have been going to my capeoira class for about a month and I love going here our teacher baz teaches you the moves with passion and probably the best dance teacher I have had. One thing I love about this place is that it a super judgement free zone you can be yourself while dancing.This studio is also super welcoming everyone are friendly and I feel like we are a family every-time I go to dance class nothing but good vibes. Not a second I regret signing up for this ❤️❤️😁

Juston Espinoza: Baz always creates a fun and welcoming environment to train.

Jacob Sturm: Great academy, great people, great workout!!

Andrew Howe: If you have positive energy, a positive mindset, love athletics, are open minded to challenging yourself, enjoy vibing to music…then come on over to Buzz’s. I will see you there! - Drew

Kymberli Stribling: I had an amazing experience at TMC4C. I highly recommend. The atmosphere was great. Good vibes, great energy & I also got in a good workout. I had no prior experience but I still was able to successfully complete the intro class. Baz was amazing!

Marina Oliveira: I felt very welcome since the first day! I love that place’s vibe! Good energy, awesome people!

Jordan Towles-Moore: Amazing place. I learned so much!!

Howard Israel: GREAT WORKOUTS!!! Baz pays focused attention on the details. Making sure nothing gets hurt. He's very knowledgeable and learned about exercises and anatomy. Excellent workouts. Baz keeps us flexible and mobile.

Steven Kolhouse: Great capoeira. Great energy. If you're looking for good capoeira, this is the place.

Audrey Woika: Not only is the capoeira being taught here top-level, but the people are fantastic! I love every chance I get to take a class with Baz!The open rodas are always great, too!

Olga Tkalich: Capoeira is very beautiful form of art. It’s also a great workout and very fun activity to do. Amazing studio and talented teachers! I feel lucky that I found The Michigan Center for Capoeira!

Julie Kline: Been taking classes for almost 8 years! Most unique art I’ve ever experienced, amazing workout and such a warm community with a diverse group of people. Baz is also one of the best teachers I know.Love love this place.

vasanthi lakshmi: Great place to train capoeira. It is well rounded martial art and you can pace yourself based on your targets, motivation and time. Absolutely love Baz and everyone that shows up every week. Kind and motivating group

Elena Dombrovski: It is the best studio by far. The founder of the center, Baz, is a very passionate capoeirista, great teacher, excellent motivator, and simply an amazing and kind person. He helps you challenge your body and mind in ways you never thought you could and achieve movements you never thought were possible for you.The welcoming, warm and friendly atmosphere here creates an environment where anyone - regardless of their age and physical ability levels - can learn this beautiful and life-changing art form.I’m very grateful to be part of this community!

T W: Been doing capoeira here for 6 years. Amazing place!