Business Details
Premier Taekwondo Training in Wixom, MI
Akula Taekwondo has been dedicated to providing high-quality martial arts instruction in Wixom, MI, since its founding. Our school serves students from Novi, Lyon Township, Milford Township, and surrounding areas, offering a supportive environment where individuals of all ages can thrive. With a focus on World Taekwondo (WT) standards and additional expertise in Karate, Jiu Jitsu, Tang Soo Do, and Hapkido, our certified black belt instructors deliver personalized training tailored to each student's abilities and goals. We prioritize safety while fostering discipline, confidence, and self-defense skills through a structured curriculum that emphasizes academic excellence and life values.Our commitment to holistic growth has resulted in numerous students achieving honor roll status and excelling beyond the training mat. By dividing classes by age and belt rank, we ensure optimal progress while maintaining an engaging atmosphere that combines rigorous training with interactive learning. With decades of combined experience among our leadership team, we maintain rigorous standards for both technical proficiency and character development, preparing students for lifelong success in martial arts and personal endeavors.
Services
Taekwondo Classes
Self-Defense Training
Kids Martial Arts
Adult Programs
Competitive Training
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized instruction tailored to individual abilities and goals
- Our curriculum prioritizes safety while maintaining Olympic-standard techniques
- 85% of advanced students achieve academic honor roll status annually
- Classes divided by age and belt rank ensure optimal learning progression
- Instructors combine Taekwondo expertise with cross-training in multiple martial arts
What people say
Excellent staff
Instructors are dedicated
Caring and friendly staff
Students SHINE
Transformation in confidence
Services
Taekwondo Classes
Structured Taekwondo instruction following World Taekwondo (WT) standards for students aged 6 to adult. Classes focus on forms, sparring, and self-defense techniques while emphasizing character development. Our curriculum builds physical fitness, mental discipline, and practical self-defense skills through progressive belt ranking system.
Self-Defense Training
Practical self-defense programs teaching real-world protection techniques. Students learn situational awareness, escape strategies, and defensive maneuvers tailored to different age groups while maintaining WT safety standards. Training includes controlled sparring and scenario-based practice.
Kids Martial Arts
Age-specific martial arts classes for children aged 6-15 focusing on fundamental skills development. Programs combine physical training with character education emphasizing respect, focus, and perseverance. Classes use interactive games and structured lessons to maintain engagement while building confidence and discipline.
Adult Programs
Comprehensive martial arts training for adults emphasizing physical fitness, stress relief, and self-defense. Classes accommodate all experience levels with technical instruction and conditioning exercises. Participants develop strength, flexibility, and mental focus through traditional Taekwondo practice and cross-disciplinary techniques.
Competitive Training
Specialized instruction for tournament preparation following Olympic-style Taekwondo competition rules. Athletes receive advanced sparring techniques, forms refinement, and physical conditioning. Our school supports competition at local, regional, and national levels while maintaining academic achievement standards for student competitors.
People
Joseph Tegler
Head Instructor
Certified black belt instructor with extensive competition experience, Joseph brings passion and technical expertise to student training. He emphasizes character development alongside martial arts skills, creating engaging lessons that balance discipline with enjoyment for all age groups.
Questions
What martial arts styles do you teach?
We primarily teach World Taekwondo (WT) system with supplementary training in Karate, Jiu Jitsu, Tang Soo Do, and Hapkido.
Do you offer classes for different age groups?
Yes, we provide age-specific programs for children (6+), teens, and adults with separate belt rank divisions.
Is Taekwondo safe for children?
Our program emphasizes safety with modified WT rules prohibiting head kicks and maintains strict instructor supervision during all training sessions.
What are the benefits of your martial arts program?
Students develop improved physical fitness, self-confidence, discipline, focus, and social skills while learning effective self-defense techniques.
Can beginners join at any time?
Yes, we accept new students year-round with introductory lessons available to experience our programs before committing.
