Thunder Bay Martial Arts

Thunder Bay Martial Arts We offer karate self defense classes for adults and children plus fencing and judo classes.

Our mission at Thunder Bay Martial Arts is to facilitate the perfecting of mind, body and spirit of each adult, parent, and especially school-aged child participant, to the fullest extent possible, by offering opportunities to enjoy! Our mission at Thunder Bay Martial Arts is to facilitate the perfecting of mind, body and spirit of each adult, parent, and especially school-aged child participant,

to the fullest extent possible, by offering opportunities to engage in Martial Arts Training. Such benefits include enhancing the student's abilities to focus and concentrate, set and achieve goals, develop respect, self-control, confidence, and persistence; as well as the obvious physical benefits of increased strength, speed, balance, and coordination. Our goal is for the student to learn that learning can be fun; that hard work brings honest solid rewards, and that effort will be noticed and valued. We will make each student, smarter, stronger, in mind and body, and safer in an unsure world than they were before they walked into our dojo.

Preregistration begins this week! There will be people at the dojo 9th - 11th from 6-8 located at 2579 us 23 south suite...
09/08/2026

Preregistration begins this week! There will be people at the dojo 9th - 11th from 6-8 located at 2579 us 23 south suites. Ask about family rates and don't hesitate to ask any questions about our classes! Online registration coming soon!😊🥋

What a busy summer it has been! Moving and dojo renovations, additional new classes and now an Alpena Karate tournament ...
08/23/2026

What a busy summer it has been! Moving and dojo renovations, additional new classes and now an Alpena Karate tournament on September 19th! There's something for everyone at this tournament! Any questions? Feel free to reach out to us!

Our first week in the new dojo and everyone is settling nicely!😊 All of this wouldn't be possible without all of you and...
08/20/2026

Our first week in the new dojo and everyone is settling nicely!😊 All of this wouldn't be possible without all of you and the support from this amazing community. We look forward to training with everyone this fall!🥋

08/17/2026

ATTENTION STUDENTS, FAMILIES AND NEWCOMERS!!🥋

Today is the first day at our new home! Beginners classes 6-7 and 7-8 will be at 2579 Suites A &B US-23S located right next to your favorite 24 hr gym!💪

Our mission at Thunder Bay Martial Arts is to facilitate the perfecting of mind, body and spirit of each adult, parent, and especially school-aged child participant, to the fullest extent possible, by offering opportunities to enjoy!

It's not much, but it's a start! Classes will now be held, starting Monday, August 17(!), at the new location! You can ...
08/15/2026

It's not much, but it's a start! Classes will now be held, starting Monday, August 17(!), at the new location! You can find is at 2579 Suite A & B US 23S!. We are right next door to Zen 24 Hour Fitness! See you all Monday! 🥋

Thank you again The APlex - Alpena Events Complex for all the years of letting us run out program out of there and host our tournaments and fundraisers.

BEHOLD! The crew hard work setting up the new dojo! A preview of things to come😁
08/15/2026

BEHOLD! The crew hard work setting up the new dojo! A preview of things to come😁

So as many of may heard, WE ARE MOVING! Not only that we are re-adding Fencing as well as partnering with Hayastan Grapp...
08/13/2026

So as many of may heard, WE ARE MOVING! Not only that we are re-adding Fencing as well as partnering with Hayastan Grappling Michigan and offering Brazilian Jiu Jistu classes! Both Gi and No Gi for kids and adults!

So that's two of the big news. There will also be a tournament at Immanual Lutheran held by the Northern Michigan Martial Arts Alliance! You can expect all of the great events and prizes that have been offered at our other tournaments.

Lastly, thank you The APlex - Alpena Events Complex and staff for working with us for the last 6-7 years, wow how does time fly! We look forward to working with you all in the future on some big events. First we got to get settle into our new location. ☺️

We are excited to see all the new and returning students this fall at our new location at 2579 Suites A & B US-23N right next door to MMA-Raido and Zen Fitness! This is an exciting new venture to be a one stop area for all of your martial arts and fitness needs!🥋

Preregistration begins September 1! We can't wait to see you all there😊🥋

08/04/2026

Some big events coming to the dojo for the fall semester! Stayed tuned for the exciting news!

08/03/2026

This Thursday, August 6th, we are excited to be hosting a seminar for Jamie Stelmaszek.

-Owner and operator of MUTT MMA and Straits Are Tae Kwon Do Academy.
-8th Dan black belt in Taekwondo.
-Former karate, Taekwondo, kickboxer, MMA , combat SAMBO fighter and instructor.
-Retired Airforce and Army combative instructor.
-and all around good guy who will be bringing us over 50 years martial arts experience.

You're not going to want to miss this class.

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2579 Suite A Us 23s
Alpena, MI
49707

Opening Hours

Monday 6pm - 8pm
Tuesday 6pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 6pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 5pm - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 10:30pm
Sunday 1pm - 2pm

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