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NOVI & WIXOM PRE-TEEN & TEEN TAEKWONDO • AKULA TAEKWONDO Build the Confidence, Focus, and Resilience Your Tween or Teen Needs to Thrive
Guide your child through the critical transition to young adulthood. At Akula Taekwondo, we pair dynamic martial arts training with character development—sharpening emotional intelligence, self-discipline, and grit so they can unlock their full potential on and off the mat.
Help your child develop real discipline, coordination, and practical self-defense in a safe, structured setting. Step onto the mats for a complimentary 1-on-1 intro session to get comfortable with the basics, then train with our youth and teen groups for 4 full weeks for only $49.
IS YOUR TWEEN/TEEN READY FOR THESE POSITIVE TRANSFORMATIONS?
Akula Taekwondo martial arts classes offer more than just fitness – they’re a gateway to a healthier lifestyle. Your teen will build strength, flexibility, and coordination while forming friendships that last.
Akula Taekwondo sharpens children’s focus, enhancing their attentiveness in school and across various life scenarios.
Akula Taekwondo instills unwavering confidence in children, equipping them to boldly navigate and thrive in life’s many adventures.
Watch Your Pre-Teen or Teen Grow in Strength, Focus, and Character
At Akula Taekwondo, every class serves as a stepping stone toward confident young adulthood. Each time your tween or teen steps onto the mat, they learn the value of self-respect, persistence, and accountability. By treating themselves and their peers with dignity, they discover how true discipline builds the focus needed to reach their goals in school and beyond.
WHY DO PARENTS CHOOSE OUR CLASSES?
Akula Taekwondo is conveniently located nearby, and we’ve tailored our class schedule to fit the rhythms of your daily life. We aim to make your martial arts experience as smooth and accessible as possible.
At Akula Taekwondo, you’ll find top-notch facilities and some of the best instructors around, all in a setting where safety’s a big deal. It’s the kind of place parents feel good about.
Here at Akula Taekwondo, we’re not just teaching kicks and punches; we’re helping kids pick up life skills that’ll stick with them. It’s about shaping confident, resilient young folks parents can be proud of.
SEE HOW Akula Taekwondo STACKS UP
Explore our comparison between martial arts and traditional sports to see why martial arts could be a more beneficial and fulfilling choice for your child's overall growth and development.
Traditional sports may place a greater emphasis on physical performance, potentially overlooking the holistic development of teenagers. This narrow focus might leave out essential aspects like emotional intelligence and character building.
Team selections and competitive play sometimes result in excluding or benching less experienced players, which can be discouraging and dampen their enthusiasm for physical activities.
An intense fixation on winning can sometimes overshadow the significance of teamwork, sportsmanship, and simply relishing the game. These elements are essential in sports for pre-teens/teenagers.
In team sports, getting individual attention from coaches may be limited, possibly affecting the personal skill development and self-assurance of teenagers who may not have innate athletic talent.
Martial arts provides pre-teens and teenagers with a fantastic avenue to enhance their physical fitness. It’s a dynamic and enjoyable way for them to increase their strength, flexibility, and overall fitness levels.
As pre-teens and teenagers master new techniques and progress in their martial arts journey, their self-confidence skyrockets. Achieving higher belt ranks instills a strong sense of accomplishment, reinforcing their self-esteem and belief in their capabilities.
Regular engagement in martial arts instills essential values like discipline and focus. These skills are not only applicable in martial arts but also extend to various aspects of life, including academic performance.
Tweens and teenagers learn to respect their instructors and fellow martial artists, fostering an environment of mutual respect and camaraderie. Additionally, they develop improved listening skills, which play a pivotal role in their learning and social interactions.
BUILD SELF-RESPECT AND SELF-WORTH
Self-respect is the cornerstone of success and pre-teens and teens can sometimes struggle with self-esteem, judging themselves harshly.
In the world of martial arts, respect is a cornerstone value. Every teen is treated with respect by instructors and fellow students alike.
Best of all, teens learn that when they respect themselves, others will respect them too – and they’ll be respected wherever they go.
LEARN GOOD JUDGMENT AND HOW TO USE IT
In life, the best outcome is often determined by the decision-making process and learning what good judgment is and how to use it.
At Akula Taekwondo students learn how to make judgments in the moment using the information they have available in conjunction with their training.
At the same time, they learn how to evaluate decisions and the elements of healthy decision-making, internalizing the ability to identify good judgment and use it in their lives.
BUILD A HEALTHY BODY FOR A HEALTHY LIFE
Today’s youth are digital natives and may not have enough opportunities to move their bodies and keep themselves healthy and fit.
We all need our share of physical activity and exercise to lead healthy lives, and teenagers are no exception.
Our martial arts classes provide tweensteens with the activity they need in a fun and social setting that builds overall fitness and tones their bodies.
HOW TO SET (AND ACHIEVE) GOALS
Your pre-teen/teen doesn’t need to know exactly what they want from life, but they do need to know how to set realistic goals and work toward them.
One of the biggest benefits of Akula Taekwondo for pre-teens/teens is that in class, they pursue goals constantly. Each skill they master – and each belt they earn – represents a goal they’ve achieved.
By making goal-setting a practice, martial arts training prepares teens for life, giving them the tools they need to identify, set, and achieve their goals – whatever they are.
MEMBER REVIEWS OF Akula Taekwondo
Dive into the real stories! Check out genuine reviews from our martial arts family and see for yourself the difference we're making in lives every day. Don't just take our word for it!
We are extremely grateful for the existence of this school. Our son attends classes with pleasure. And we enthusiastically observe his achievements. Mr. Tegler teaches him not only the basics of taekwondo, but also to be patient and confident to go to the goal. Ideal place for children of all ages
Akula is an amazing school with passionate leadership. The instructors are amazing role models for young children. Professional and safe through these hard times. 10/10
Akula Taekwondo is a great place to learn respect, discipline, honor, humility and to focus. Master Tegler is a kind and patient teacher while building self-confidence, character, and skill in students through mental and physical discipline. His students respect and look up to him. My grandson has gained so much confidence in the 10 months he has been attending. His personality was very shy and insecure, but now he has grown into a very self confident 6 year old. We are so proud of the hard work he has put in (wanting to go everyday!) We look forward to seeing him continue to grow mentally and physically over the years time come.
Instructor Joseph is one of the most enthusiastic instructors I have met so far. He is doing a great job. Go Akula
We love Akula Taekwondo!! We have been going consistently over the past few months and I have a seen a positive change in my child. Akula has taught my son discipline, focus, respect, and of course Taekwondo! All of the instructors have been fantastic in their teachings and the look on my son’s face when he receives a stripe or new belt is priceless! I highly recommend Akula Taekwondo as a great extracurricular activity for any child!
We’re very happy we found this Akula taekwondo class! Mr. Tegler runs the sessions in a great way — they start with fun physical activities and everything is well organized. The kids are respectful and well disciplined during class, which we really appreciate as parents. Most importantly, our son loves going and always looks forward to it.
Our son loves Akula! He looks forward to every practice. Joseph is great teaching the kids and balances basics, technique, discipline and fun. Natalia is so helpful and friendly as are all the students and instructors. They treat us like family. We love it here!
My Son and my Daughter have been attending the classes at Akula from last One year, they hardly missed a class and they don’t want to miss any. Akula has classes for all age groups and especially the younger ones are so excited and happy to be in the class. Mr. Tegler is an excellent instructor and is very humble; all kids love him and respect him. I Highly Recommend!
Help your child develop real discipline, coordination, and practical self-defense in a safe, structured setting. Step onto the mats for a complimentary 1-on-1 intro session to get comfortable with the basics, then train with our youth and teen groups for 4 full weeks for only $49.
FAQs
Martial arts training builds self-esteem every time a student steps on the mat. By setting, pursuing, and reaching goals, teens learn to believe in themselves and their abilities.
Yes! The core tenets of martial arts help to build confidence, discipline, and persistence. These are all qualities that pre-teens/teens bring with them to the classroom, in middle school, high school and beyond.
No. Any youth at any fitness level can benefit from martial arts training. In fact, martial arts classes offer the opportunity for pre-teens and teens to improve their fitness while having a wonderful time and getting to know fellow students.
Yes! Martial arts training builds a mind-body connection that helps people of all ages be more mindful of their behavior and thoughts and learn how to make decisions that support their goals.
Yes! Persistence is simply the knowledge that if you fall, you can stand again and continue to pursue your goals. With its emphasis on constant, incremental improvement, martial arts training provides pre-teens and teens with an understand of their ability to persist and the value of persistence.
Yes! The martial arts are not about violence. Instead, they teach students how to coordinate their movements and use them in a controlled way. Martial arts students increase their strength and flexibility, both of which can help them to handle themselves with confidence.
MORE BENEFITS OF Akula Taekwondo
Novi & Wixom martial arts classes help pre-teens/teens tone and build their muscles.
Martial arts classes provide tweens/teens with mental discipline to help them in school.
Pre-teens and teens who study martial arts learn that the only thing they can control is their own behavior.
Akula Taekwondo increases self-control and teaches discipline to help in every area of life.
Help your child develop real discipline, coordination, and practical self-defense in a safe, structured setting. Step onto the mats for a complimentary 1-on-1 intro session to get comfortable with the basics, then train with our youth and teen groups for 4 full weeks for only $49.