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True Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 142 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Fitness classes

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) 706-0000

Hours

Monday 1–8 PM
Tuesday 1–8 PM
Wednesday 1–8 PM
Thursday 1–8 PM
Friday 1–8 PM
Saturday 9 AM–1 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Muay thai classes on the schedule at True Martial Arts, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Muay Thai 35 mentions

“What sets True apart is its unique ability to engage students of all ages—creating a space where kids and adults grow side by side.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“The instruction and subject matter covers both sportive martial arts and self-defense.”

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Other martial arts here

Muay thai gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at True Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 3 mentions

“I'm currently sending my daughter here to learn confidence, discipline and respect along with having fun learning BJJ.”

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🎽 Karate 5 mentions

“Watching our kids enjoy karate as much as they do, has inspired my wife and I to recently start taking classes as well.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want BJJ, boxing, or MMA alongside muay thai, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 142 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“I'm currently enrolled in the adult programs here, and everyone is very welcoming and supportive.”

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 12 mentions

“I'm currently enrolled in the adult programs here, and everyone is very welcoming and supportive.”

📘 real technique & fundamentals 6 mentions

“True Martial Arts is committed to assisting each youth grow and develop their techniques and skills while at the same time teaching commitment, hope, fun, and discipline.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“I'm currently sending my daughter here to learn confidence, discipline and respect along with having fun learning BJJ.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 16 mentions

“True Martial Arts is committed to assisting each youth grow and develop their techniques and skills while at the same time teaching commitment, hope, fun, and discipline.”

From the reviews

We started our kids in the grasshopper classes a couple of months ago and they absolutely love it! The classes are extremely well structured, engaging, and fun. Watching our kids enjoy karate as much as they do, has inspired my wife and I to recently start taking classes as well.

★★★★★ — Tim, May 2022

My family has had a wonderful experience to date at True Martial Arts. The instructors are friendly and knowledgable, and there is a real sense of community at the gym. I take the fitness class and adult Muay Thai and Jiu Jitsu classes which are all awesome. I look forward to attending every week.

★★★★★ — Eric, Mar 2026

Our family has been training at True since 2020, and it has become an integral part of our lives. What sets True apart is its unique ability to engage students of all ages—creating a space where kids and adults grow side by side.

★★★★★ — Deepak, Jun 2025

My son has been attending true martial arts for a little over 6 months now. The instructors at True are great and very attentive. We love that they always have extra instructors in class to help make sure each kid is getting the attention they need.

★★★★★ — Alex, Jul 2025

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New to muay thai? Start at True Martial Arts

True Martial Arts 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first muay thai class at True Martial Arts

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.

Muay thai is a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your coaches, 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 True Martial Arts

6363 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI48322

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