Owosso Martial Arts

09/09/2026

🥋 KARATE IS COMING TO OWOSSO & CORUNNA SCHOOLS!

Owosso Martial Arts is excited to partner with the Community Education departments at both Owosso Public Schools and Corunna Public Schools for two special six-week introductory karate programs!

Designed for boys and girls in grades 1–6, these beginner-friendly classes will introduce students to traditional martial arts while helping them develop:

🎯 Focus
💪 Confidence
🥋 Discipline
🛡️ Self-defense skills

Even better—parents may participate alongside their children for FREE! It is a wonderful opportunity to learn, grow, and make memories together.

📍 OWOSSO PROGRAM
Mondays from 4:30–5:15 PM
September 21–October 26
Bryant Elementary Cafeteria
Register through Owosso Public Schools Community Education: (989) 729-5682
Pre-registration is required at least five days before the first class.

📍 CORUNNA PROGRAM
Wednesdays from 4:00–4:45 PM
September 23–October 28
Elsa Meyer Elementary Gymnasium
Register through Corunna Community Education: (989) 743-6338
Payment is due before classes begin.

💵 Cost: $65 per participating child

Both programs will conclude with a special Celebration and Open House on Friday, October 30, at Owosso Martial Arts!

Space may be limited, so contact your local Community Education department to reserve your child’s place. We cannot wait to share the benefits—and the fun—of traditional martial arts with more families throughout Owosso and Corunna!

09/08/2026

There’s something pretty awesome about the moment a student realizes:

“Wait… I actually did that!” 🥋💥

Board breaking isn’t really about the board. It’s about learning to focus, commit, trust your technique, and follow through—even when something in front of you looks intimidating.

And that little smile afterward? That’s confidence being built in real time. 💪

Every class gives our students another chance to discover what they’re capable of.

🥋 Train. Grow. Break through.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from Owosso Martial Arts! 🇺🇸

A quick reminder that **there are no classes today, Monday, September 7, in celebration of Labor Day.**

Today is a chance to recognize the people who work hard every day to build our families, businesses, communities, and futures.

That same lesson carries onto the training floor. Progress in martial arts does not happen overnight. It is built through repetition, discipline, patience, and the willingness to keep showing up.

Enjoy the day with your family, get some rest, and we’ll see everyone back on the mat soon!

🥋 Read this week’s blog at **OwossoMA.com/blog**

**Tang Soo!**

09/07/2026

Recognize the Hard Work

Labor Day is often seen as the unofficial end of summer—a final long weekend before school schedules settle in, routines return, and fall begins to take shape. But at its heart, Labor Day is about something much more meaningful. It is a day to recognize the work. The early mornings. The long days. The tired evenings. The people who build, teach, serve, create, repair, care for others, and keep our communities moving forward....

Labor Day is often seen as the unofficial end of summer—a final long weekend before school schedules settle in, routines return, and fall begins to take shape. But at its heart, Labor Day is about something much more meaningful. It is a day to recognize the work. The early mornings. The long days....

08/24/2026

Ready for What Comes Next

There is something about this time of year that always feels like a transition. Summer is beginning to wind down. School supplies are being packed into backpacks. Families are settling back into routines. The long summer evenings are getting a little shorter, and before we know it, fall will be here. At the dojang, we are going through a transition of our own....

There is something about this time of year that always feels like a transition. Summer is beginning to wind down. School supplies are being packed into backpacks. Families are settling back into routines. The long summer evenings are getting a little shorter, and before we know it, fall will be here...

08/24/2026

Karate classes begining this fall at Elsa Meyer Elementary

Call (989) 743-6338 to register today!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iKMekXfDKPPxY1F4ej6XRWXYgD2LpQC0/view?usp=sharing

08/20/2026

📚✨ Here’s to a Great New School Year! ✨📚

As students across our community head back to school, we want to wish all of our past, current, and future Owosso Martial Arts students an amazing year ahead!

A new school year brings new teachers, new friends, new challenges, and plenty of opportunities to grow. Remember, the same things we practice on the mat carry with us into the classroom: confidence, discipline, respect, perseverance, and the courage to keep trying when something is difficult. 🥋

To our current students—take that martial arts spirit with you into the classroom.

To our past students—we hope the lessons you learned on the mat continue to serve you wherever your journey takes you.

And to our future students—we can't wait to meet you and become part of your story.

Work hard. Be kind. Try something new. Help someone who needs it. And remember that every challenge is another chance to grow.

🍎📓 Good luck and have an incredible 2026–2027 school year!

— Your Owosso Martial Arts Family 🥋❤️

08/17/2026

Back to School, Back to Growth There is something about the middle of August that feels like a reset. Summer is not quite over. There are still warm evenings, cookouts, vacations, and a little bit of freedom left on the calendar. But backpacks are starting to come back out. School supplies are being bought. Bedtimes are slowly getting pulled back into place....

Back to School, Back to Growth There is something about the middle of August that feels like a reset. Summer is not quite over. There are still warm evenings, cookouts, vacations, and a little bit of freedom left on the calendar. But backpacks are starting to come back out. School supplies are being...

08/12/2026

🌎🥋 **344 DAYS UNTIL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2027!** 🥋🌎

📍 Orlando, Florida
🗓 July 22–25, 2027

From past World Tournaments, one of the biggest things I remember isn’t just the competition itself. It’s the entire experience.

The seminars.
The energy of the tournament.
Training alongside martial artists from around the world.
Seeing old friends and Federation members you may only get to see every few years.
Meeting people who share the same Tang Soo Do traditions, values, and passion.

A World Championship is so much bigger than simply stepping onto the competition floor.

For our Owosso Martial Arts students and families, **Orlando 2027 could be our first chance to experience that together.** 👊

And there’s another pretty awesome bonus…

🏰 **Disney World!**

With the tournament being held in Orlando, families can easily turn the trip into an extended vacation. Compete, attend seminars, spend time with our Tang Soo Do family from around the world — and then stick around for a few extra days of Disney, sunshine, and family memories.

There’s plenty of time to plan, save, train, and prepare.

But the countdown has officially begun.

**Who wants to represent Owosso Martial Arts at Worlds in 2027?** 🌎🔥

08/10/2026

More Than a Picture: Capturing the Journey

This Saturday is Picture Day at Owosso Martial Arts. At first glance, that sounds pretty simple. Put on your dobok, straighten your belt, stand tall, smile—or maybe give the camera your best serious martial arts face—and take a picture. But I think there is a little more to it than that. A photograph captures a moment in time. Years from now, the student standing in front of that camera may look completely different....

This Saturday is Picture Day at Owosso Martial Arts.At first glance, that sounds pretty simple. Put on your dobok, straighten your belt, stand tall, smile—or maybe give the camera your best serious martial arts face—and take a picture.But I think there is a little more to it than that.A photogra...