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TRUE Martial Arts - Birmingham
5 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Birmingham, Michigan
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 muay thai classes (ages 4–18) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bloomfieldmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (248) 792-4670
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I watched the kids karate before my class started and couldn’t stop smiling at watching Richie talking with them.”
“I highly recommend you try it out if you’ve ever been curious about learning martial arts, self defense and strong values.”
Other martial arts here
“I recently started Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with absolutely no prior martial arts experience, and I couldn’t have asked for a better studio.”
“I enrolled my 4 year old son in the grasshopper karate program, and from the very first class I knew we found an amazing program here.”
What members say
“I enrolled my 4 year old son in the grasshopper karate program, and from the very first class I knew we found an amazing program here.”
“I can't recommend True Martial arts enough for their dedication and the positive impact they've had on my son and our family.”
“The facilities are always representative of the overall school atmosphere, which emphasizes responsibility and attention to detail.”
“This place is awesome and more importantly my son loves it here and his confidence and discipline has noticeably increased.”
“Come and be part of a TRUE learning experience for both stand up and ground fighting.”
“We had my son's birthday birthday here and the new location is beautiful, clean, and well designed.”
From the reviews
Sensei Dristy runs a great program here for Karate and Jiu-jitsu. The kids live the programs he runs. They offer alot of weekend, date night, and summer camps. This place is awesome and more importantly my son loves it here and his confidence and discipline has noticeably increased.
We began our journey with True Martial Arts about a year ago, primarily focusing on karate. In addition to the regular classes, we have also tried out the camps and Parent's Night Out programs. My son absolutely loves it, especially Sensei Dristy, who has become an incredible mentor.
While travelling for work I stopped by to try a bjj class here. I have never felt so welcomed and appreciated as I did last night at True! I have been to Bjj gyms all over the world and this one is my new favorite! Very clear and patient instruction with respectful rolls at the end.
TRUE Martial Arts has exceeded all expectations! I enrolled my 4 year old son in the grasshopper karate program, and from the very first class I knew we found an amazing program here. Richard was immediately welcoming, kind, and positive.
New to muay thai? Start at TRUE Martial Arts - Birmingham
TRUE Martial Arts - Birmingham comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, 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 to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels 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 gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at TRUE Martial Arts - Birmingham
Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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