We offer several exciting martial art classes with emphasis on self defense, physical fitness, conflict resolution, and teamwork. Classes are offered at the following locations:
- Fenton Karate (1366 N. Leroy Street, Fenton MI)
- World Martial Arts Academy (7007 Silver Lake Road, Linden MI 48451)
Whether you are interested in martial arts for self-defense, discipline, or a great workout, Southern Lakes Parks & Recreation offers a number of different disciplines for you to choose from.
Children & Adult Family Karate
Ages 5 to adult
Fenton Karate is a family orientated Martial Arts School. Here you will learn the traditional art of Tang Soo Do; it is a karate-based Korean Martial Art. The techniques of Tang Soo Do combine elements of Shotokan karate, Soo Bak Do, Taekkyon, and Kung Fu. We also train in Hapkido, a form of self-defense that employs joint locks and throwing techniques.
Children and Adult Family Karate is for children ages 5 + as well as adults. Our program emphasizes on self-defense, physical fitness, conflict resolution, teamwork, and anti-bullying techniques with traditions of discipline and respect. Our goal is to enhance your confidence, focus, self-control, and provide a fun way to exercise.
• Uniform is included for Children
• We invite parents to train for FREE with a purchase of a uniform.
Winter/Spring 2025 Sessions
$48 Discounted for residents
$58 Regular fee for non-residents
Mondays …………………. 5:00-5:45pm
Wednesdays ……………. 5:00-5:45pm
Saturdays ……………… 9:45-10:30am
Session 2: April 7-May 17, 2025
Summer 2025 Sessions
$100 Discounted for residents
$110 Regular fee for non-residents
Train once per week or take advantage of any three days!
June 16 – August 31:
Mondays …………………. 5:00-5:45pm
Wednesdays ……………. 5:00-5:45pm
Saturdays ……………… 9:45-10:30am
Fenton Karate, 1366 N. Leroy, Fenton MI
Call: 810-750-9800
Instructed by Master Anthony Husted 6th Degree Black Belt & World Sparring Champion & Master Joshua Husted 5th Degree Black Belt
Hapkido
Age 13 – Adult
Hapkido is an ancient Korean Martial Art that emphasizes the development of each person’s internal energy, or “ki”. Practice of the art strengthens both the mind and the body, leading to improvement in one’s physical development and mental attitude.
For Self Defense Hapkido is unsurpassed! It combines the many punching and hand striking skills of boxing, Kung Fu, and Karate, the takedowns and throws of Judo/JuJuitsu, the fancy kicking techniques of TaeKwon Do, and many unique joint locking & pressure point skills to make it the most effective and complete form of Self Defense ever devised.
Philosophically, Hapkido stresses humility, self discipline, self-control, loyalty, and respect for others. Together, these aspects of Hapkido provide the means for attaining along and healthful life.
Winter/Spring 2025 Sessions
$48 Discounted for residents
$58 Regular fee for non-residents
Thursdays, 6:45–7:30 pm
Session 2: April 17-May 22, 2025
Summer 2025 Sessions
$48 Discounted for residents
$58 Regular fee for non-residents
Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm
July 17–August 21, 2025
World Martial Arts Academy
7007 Silver Lake Road, Linden
Call: 810-458-6363
Instructed by Grand Master Dave Weatherly 9th Degree Black Belt
Judo/Brazilian Jujitsu
Ages 8 & up
The Art of throwing and grappling. Great for athletic people, helps develop “close quarters” Self Defense skills. The class will emphasize many more throws and takedowns than a standard MMA/Wrestling program. Judo is practiced as a popular martial art and sport throughout most of the world, and is even included in the Olympic Games. Great coordination, confidence, and physical strength are developed by regular Judo practice.
$48 Discounted for residents
$58 Regular fee for non-residents
Winter/Spring 2025 Sessions
Tuesdays, 6:30–7:30 pm
Session 2: April 15-May 20, 2025
Summer 2025 Sessions
Tuesdays, 6:30–7:30pm
July 15–August 19, 2025
World Martial Arts Academy
7007 Silver Lake Road, Linden
Call: 810-458-6363
Instructed by Grand Master Dave Weatherly 9th Degree Black Belt
Tae Kwon Do (Korean Karate)
Ages 13 – Adult
Welcome to the exciting World of Tae Kwon Do! Students will learn to develop their coordination, physical fitness level, and ability to concentrate. Combined with Tae Kwon Do’s dynamic, flashy kicks and powerful hand striking techniques, the student will learn to be much more self-confident. The study of true martial arts is a fun, disciplined way to develop the qualities of good character.
*Besides the Self Defense benefits, students will even learn how to break boards!!!
$48 Discounted for residents
$58 Regular fee for non-residents
Winter/Spring 2025 Sessions
Mondays, 6:45-7:30pm
Session 2: April 4-May 19, 2025
Summer 2025 Sessions
Ages 8-13
Thursdays, 5:30-6:15pm
July 17–August 21, 2025
Ages 13-up
Mondays, 6:45-7:30pm
July 14–August 18, 2025
World Martial Arts Academy
7007 Silver Lake Road, Linden
Call: 810-458-6363
Instructed by Grand Master Dave Weatherly 9th Degree Black Belt
Little Dragon Tae Kwon Do – Age 3-7
$48 Discounted for residents
$58 Regular fee for non-residents
The class will focus on teaching children 8 important main life skills: Focus, Memory, Teamwork, Self-control, Respect, Fitness, Balance, and Coordination. All this is achieved through exciting and fun games and activities. Through our highly motivational teaching methods, the students will develop a high level of self-confidence. They will become stronger, faster, and capable of defending themselves from bullies. This will help improve the child’s feeling of self-worth and overall level of happiness. Students will even learn how to Break Boards! PARENTS: As a wonderful benefit of Tae Kwon Do practice, you will find that the children are MUCH better behaved at home and at school!
Mondays, 5:15-5:45pm
Winter/Spring 2025 Sessions
Session 2: April 14 -May 19, 2025 (6 weeks)
Summer 2025 Sessions
Mondays, 5:15-5:45pm
July 14-August 18, 2025
