Text Us
FAQs: Classes, Schedules, and What to Expect
Looking for the best martial arts program for your child, tween, or teenager? Whether you are curious about our age-tailored youth classes, training schedules, safety standards, or membership options, we have gathered the answers to your most common questions right here. Explore below to see how our Novi and Wixom academy helps students ages 6+ build lasting confidence, self-discipline, and practical self-defense in a safe, structured environment.
Getting Started & Your Child’s First Class
Beginners are always welcome! Every beginner session kicks off with a light, dynamic warm-up, followed by step-by-step coaching in fundamental Taekwondo stances, strikes, and movements at a comfortable pace. There is no contact or sparring in introductory classes. Our focus is entirely on helping your child or teen get moving, ease any first-day jitters, meet the instructors, and have fun in a supportive setting.
Yes! We require all students to come for an Introductory Lesson before joining group classes. This prepares them for joining the group and creates the best experience for everyone. To schedule an appointment, please fill out our contact form. We will text you soon.
The Introductory Lesson is a private appointment specifically for you. If for any reason you cannot make it, please let us know that you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment.
Just a water bottle and comfortable athletic clothing. If your child or teen decides to continue on their martial arts journey, we will walk you through official uniforms and required safety gear during enrollment.
Enrolled students wear a traditional Taekwondo uniform (dobok), which helps mentally prepare them for class, minimizes distractions, and builds a sense of belonging. Shoes are not allowed on the training mats; practicing barefoot naturally strengthens the feet and ankles while supporting better balance.
We recommend arriving 10 to 15 minutes early. This gives us time to give you a tour of the studio, introduce your child or teen to their head instructor, and make sure everyone feels relaxed and ready before bowing onto the mat.
Honestly? That’s kind of the whole point. Martial Arts is one of the best things for building confidence and coordination in kids — regardless of where they’re starting from. Our coaches are experienced working with all kinds of personalities. Shy, awkward, and uncoordinated are all welcome here.
Getting Started & Your Child’s First Class
Beginners are always welcome! Every beginner session kicks off with a light, dynamic warm-up, followed by step-by-step coaching in fundamental Taekwondo stances, strikes, and movements at a comfortable pace. There is no contact or sparring in introductory classes. Our focus is entirely on helping your child or teen get moving, ease any first-day jitters, meet the instructors, and have fun in a supportive setting.
Yes! We require all students to come for an Introductory Lesson before joining group classes. This prepares them for joining the group and creates the best experience for everyone. To schedule an appointment, please fill out our contact form. We will text you soon.
The Introductory Lesson is a private appointment specifically for you. If for any reason you cannot make it, please let us know that you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment.
Just a water bottle and comfortable athletic clothing. If your child or teen decides to continue on their martial arts journey, we will walk you through official uniforms and required safety gear during enrollment.
Enrolled students wear a traditional Taekwondo uniform (dobok), which helps mentally prepare them for class, minimizes distractions, and builds a sense of belonging. Shoes are not allowed on the training mats; practicing barefoot naturally strengthens the feet and ankles while supporting better balance.
We recommend arriving 10 to 15 minutes early. This gives us time to give you a tour of the studio, introduce your child or teen to their head instructor, and make sure everyone feels relaxed and ready before bowing onto the mat.
Honestly? That’s kind of the whole point. Martial Arts is one of the best things for building confidence and coordination in kids — regardless of where they’re starting from. Our coaches are experienced working with all kinds of personalities. Shy, awkward, and uncoordinated are all welcome here.
Programs, Style & Curriculum
We offer classes for children, pre-teens, and teenagers starting at 6 years old. Our classes are broken down by experience level to ensure the best learning environment.
We specialize in Taekwondo, focusing on discipline, fitness, and self-defense.
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art with roots over 2,000 years old. Taekwondo can be translated as “the way of the foot and fist,” “the art of kicking and punching,” or “the art of unarmed combat.” Tae means to kick or strike with the foot. Kwon means fist or to strike with the hand. Do refers to a discipline or an art.
Karate refers to Japanese striking martial arts, while Taekwondo is a specific Korean martial art. Both Taekwondo and Karate are open hand (weaponless) fighting styles. The word “karate” has appeared more commonly in western cultures and is often used as a default name for martial arts.
Both Karate and Taekwondo classes offer are positive, healthy activity with many benefits. So why do we recommend a World Taekwondo school like Akula? Taekwondo is currently the most popular martial arts in the world. Forms (poomsae), strikes, and sparring rules are standardized. No matter where you are in the world, you’ll be able to find World Taekwondo peers, clubs, and schools.
Taekwondo can help children improve balance, flexibility, motor coordination, endurance, and strength. Regular activity for children is an essential component of healthy physical development. Equally important is the development of mental skills such as focus, concentration, self-awareness, and self-control. Further, consistent training helps kids cultivate important traits such as being respectful, valuing goal-setting, patience, self-improvement, friendship, integrity, confidence, positive attitude, dedication, courtesy, self-discipline, perseverance, character, and commitment.
As a certified World Taekwondo academy, our curriculum adheres to the gold standard set by the Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo Headquarters). This internationally recognized system provides a structured, safe roadmap for your child—guiding them from their very first white belt class all the way to Black Belt and beyond. We tailor every stage of training specifically for kids, pre-teens, and teens, balancing elite technical precision and self-defense with the focus, discipline, and emotional maturity needed for lifelong success.
We follow the official Kukkiwon (World Taekwondo) curriculum, where advancement is based on merit and mastery rather than a fixed schedule. Students advance at their own pace according to attendance, technical skill, and personal effort. To ensure high standards and authentic martial arts achievement, earning a Black Belt typically takes 5 to 7 years of committed training.
The length of time it takes to earn a black belt in Taekwondo depends on the age, dedication, and ability of the student, as well as the standards of the martial arts school issuing the black belt. At Akula Taekwondo, students are expected to dedicate five to seven years of consistent training on their journey to Black Belt.
Schedules, Pricing & Memberships
We have classes Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Weekday classes are in the afternoon/evening and Saturday classes are in the morning.
Pricing is set up month to month. The best way to get the full picture is to reach out or schedule a quick chat — we’ll find something that fits your situation.
We offer month-to-month and there are no locked in contracts!
Yes, we do! We offer special rates for multiple family members training at our school.
No problem! We offer make-up classes throughout the week. Just check with the front desk or message us to find a time that works for your schedule.
To cancel or pause your membership, please call or email the front desk. We kindly ask for at least 30 days notice.
Schedules, Pricing & Memberships
We have classes Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Weekday classes are in the afternoon/evening and Saturday classes are in the morning.
Pricing is set up month to month. The best way to get the full picture is to reach out or schedule a quick chat — we’ll find something that fits your situation.
We offer month-to-month and there are no locked in contracts!
Yes, we do! We offer special rates for multiple family members training at our school.
No problem! We offer make-up classes throughout the week. Just check with the front desk or message us to find a time that works for your schedule.
To cancel or pause your membership, please call or email the front desk. We kindly ask for at least 30 days notice.
Safety, Location & Communications
We are conveniently located right on the Novi–Wixom border at 28287 Beck Rd, Suite D13, Wixom, MI 48393. You will find our studio inside the Beck Business Center in Building D, featuring easy access and convenient parking for drop-off and pick-up.
Absolutely. Student safety is our highest priority at Akula Taekwondo. While martial arts is an active, dynamic discipline, our classes take place in a strictly structured, closely supervised environment. Beginner students focus entirely on basic mechanics, pad work, and agility drills—there is no sparring or physical contact on day one. As students advance, any partner drills and Olympic-style sparring require mandatory protective gear and strict adherence to light-contact, controlled rules under direct instructor supervision. We instill self-control and mutual respect from the first class, ensuring our mats remain a safe, encouraging space for every young athlete.
Once students reach a certain level and begin controlled sparring, they’ll need approved safety gear. We’ll let you know when it’s time to purchase equipment.
We observe major holidays and follow local school closures for inclement weather. In the event of a closure or important announcement, we will instantly notify you via email, text, and our social media channels. We recommend opting into text notifications during registration so you never miss a real-time update.