One of the most important aspects of martial arts training is that it’s for everyone. It doesn’t matter what gender you are – and it certainly doesn’t matter how old you are &...

Everyone who starts martial arts training comes to it for different reasons. Sometimes it’s for health reasons – the need for more exercise and physical activity. For some folks, they sta...

For some people, martial arts training is a hobby. It’s a pursuit that they chip away at. For other people, it’s a lifetime passion engrained in their character and way of life. Our I Am ...

Martial arts training can be an exciting adventure for the entire family. Parents, children, siblings alike can enjoy the journey together. Brothers Adrian, 14, and Christian, 12, have been training ...

“I was intrigued with martial arts and put it on a list of things I was going to do some day.”A 6th grade science, physical education, and health teacher for Plymouth-Canton Schools, Toni...

JMAC instructor Daniel Holland Sensei has quite literally been training in martial arts nearly his entire life. From taking Taekwondo classes at Lansing Community Center as a child to competing in wr...

“It’s good exercise, and you learn life skills.”Melissa is a high energy 10-year old who’s been training in both karate and judo for the past four years. In that time, she&rsq...

Matthew’s been training at JMAC for 7 years, but he’s been a part of the JMAC community ever since his parents, who train at JMAC, brought him to the dojo at the age of 2. This amazing 14...

Amy joined JMAC’s Iaido program in March of 2014. She earned the rank of Shodan in June of 2018. “I felt really good about it,” she says, “and the reason why, is that over the...

Andrew began training at JMAC in 2007 in Iaido.  “My wife knew how much I missed training in martial arts and gave me a gift of a bokken and membership at JMAC.”  Andrew took a ...

Haruka began training in karate 5 years ago, when she was in second grade. She has earned the rank of green belt in the JMAC kid’s karate program.  While she doesn’t participate in o...

Andy, a lawyer by trade, does a little of everything including criminal, domestic, and business law.   His job is actually what brought him to JMAC.  “When I moved to Ann Arbor, my bo...

“It’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.” Amber began training at JMAC in June 2017 and has earned a green belt in Nihon Jujutsu.  “It doesn’t fee...

I believe in the value of hard work. I believe it's always too early to quit.I believe in the unlimited potential of people.I believe it's worth a little pain to achieve important goals....