Academy Of Soo Do Thai
Located in Clinton Township, MI, Academy of Soo Do Thai blends Tae Kwon Do, Tang Soo Do, and Muay Thai Kickboxing into one well-rounded system that builds confidence, discipline, and respect. Trusted by Metro Detroit families for over 20 years, in a safe, supportive, and inclusive dojo where every student belongs.
Academy Of Soo Do Thai programs
Whether you are looking to improve self-defense skills, boost confidence, or learn something new, our dedicated instructors are here to guide and inspire you on your martial arts journey! Explore our programs and find the perfect fit for your goals and aspirations. Classes available for ages 3 to 103!
Little Warriors (ages 3-4)
A fun and encouraging introduction to the martial arts for young children, focused on building the skills they need to thrive both on and off the mat.
- Coordination: Enhances fine motor skills through fun and exciting activities that are centered around movement.
- Social skills: Promotes cooperation, teamwork, sharing, and healthy interaction with peers.
- Listening skills: Cultivates attention, patience, and the ability to follow instructions within a structured environment.
- Foundation for growth: Boosts self-confidence while establishing solid groundwork for life-long learning.
Youth (ages 5-12)
Focused on personal growth, our program combines enjoyable and well-structured martial arts training to support children's physical, mental, and emotional development.
- Responsibility: Instills accountability and discipline by encouraging students to set and achieve personal goals.
- Focus: Enhances concentration and attention, helping children remain engaged both on and off the mat.
- Confidence: Builds self-esteem as students reach milestones, master new skills, and earn belts.
- Self-Defense: Teaches students valuable skills to help combat against bullying
Teen & adult
Martial arts isn't just for kids! This class will provide a challenging and fun approach to the martial arts. Improve your flexibility through stretching while also improving your fitness through exercise. Learn practical application through techniques and self-defense that will increase your confidence while building your self-esteem.
- Self-defense: Arm yourself with knowledge that can help you combat against real life altercations and situations, in a fun and safe environment.
- Accomplishments/achievements: Experience the feeling of accomplishment and satisfaction as you EARN various ranks and certificates throughout your martial arts journey that you can forever be proud of.
Family
Who says the kids get to have all the fun? Our family program lets parents and children train side by side, building confidence, discipline, and memories together on the mat. You are never too old to start, and a family that trains together, stays together!
- Quality time: Turn class time into family time with a shared goal you work toward together, week after week.
- Leading by example: Show your children what hard work, perseverance, and respect look like by doing it right alongside them.
- Shared milestones: Experience the pride of earning your ranks together, and celebrate every belt as a team.
- Self-defense for everyone: Give your whole family practical skills and the confidence to handle real-life situations.
Class schedule
Whether you're looking to improve your self-defense skills, boost confidence, or learn a new craft, our dedicated instructors are here to guide and inspire you on your martial arts journey! Explore our programs and find the perfect fit for your goals and aspirations. Classes available for ages 3 to 103!
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Academy of Soo Do Thai business and programs.
Do you have an adult program?
Absolutely! Karate isn't just for kids! We have an amazing program for teens and adults, challenging them both physically and mentally, all while having fun and learning some fantastic self-defense!
What programs do you offer?
Currently we only offer traditional martial arts classes.
I've never heard of this artform. What exactly is Soo Do Thai?
Soo Do Thai is a freestyle, and is a mixture of Tae Kwon Do, Tang Soo Do, and Muay Thai Kickboxing making it one of the most well rounded styles/systems around!
Do you accept students who are non-verbal, autistic, suffer from ADHD, or who have special needs?
Absolutely! Our staff are no strangers to working with children with special needs, and often times they turn out to be our best students!
Am I allowed to stay and observe my child during class?
Absolutely! We encourage parents to stay so that they can observe exactly what their children are learning, in hopes that they will encourage and/or assist them with practice at home.
Do I have to stay for my child's class, or can I drop them off and pick them up after class concludes?
No, you do not have to stay for your child's class. In fact, in certain instances (where a parent's presence may be distracting for the child) we encourage parents to drop their child off and either wait in the car or come back and pick them up after class concludes. Each child is different, so we like to observe the relationship between the child and instructor FIRST, and then decide what the best recourse is for the child.
How often does classes meet, and how long are classes?
Beginners attend classes twice per week, and classes range between 30-45 minutes (depending on the age group).
Tell me more about your trial programs.
We currently have 2 trial programs. Students can choose between either a 10 Day Free Pass, or our 4 Weeks for $49 promotion.
Will there be any long term commitments?
No, students can cancel at any time AFTER their first billing cycle has concluded. We only require written notice (via e-mail) within 7 business days of their billing date so that we can contact our processors to stop payments.
What should my child wear to class?
On the first day we encourage parents to have their child wear loose fitting/comfortable attire. After their first class, we do require that each student purchase a uniform, as we do not allow street clothes on the floor.
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