Ann Arbor Martial Arts - Japanese Martial Arts Center

Lynch-Sensei's last class at JMAC before he moves West. A nice turnout to help celebrate this milestone!

Back to school time is a great time to get your kids on a new routine. 2-3 sessions of a week will help them blow off steam, build strength, and forge the mental discipline they need to succeed in school ... and in life.

Kids classes at JMAC now accepting new students!

https://www.japanesemartialartscenter.com/kids

💡 Did you know some of the best training happens off the mat?
Reading about martial arts history, principles, and techniques can strengthen your understanding and appreciation of your practice.
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Love judo? Want a chance to compete in kata? JMAC's hosting the JMAC Kata Classes on Sunday, October 4, 2026!

As far as we know, this is the first kata-only tournament in the midwest. Even if not, it will still be a terrific chance to test out your kata under pressure.

We're bringing in some of the best USJF kata judges, including Dr. Kuniko Takeuchi, Frances Glaze, and Diane Jackson.

Preparatory workshop the day before.

Sign up today to reserve your spot!

JMAC KATA CLASSIC Smoothcomp is a tournament software for combat sports. The smoothest way to participate, organize and follow competitions

The storm has slowed some of our instructors down. If you come to class at JMAC today, please drive carefully and please be patient.

See you soon!

🌱 Every child learns differently—and that's okay.
Martial arts celebrates individual progress, helping students gain confidence through consistent effort instead of comparison.

One of Pallante’s last rolls at JMAC. We’ll miss you, brother!

The Art of War, by Sun Tzu.

Widely considered the most important book on strategy ever written, Sun Tzu's work is also a fascinating look into the culture of ancient China and a book consulted by thousands of business people. It's not enough to read this once, you have to immerse yourself in it to get the full import of the lessons. I keep it with my yearly re-read books along with The Book of Five Rings and Demon's Sermon on the Martial Arts.

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Interested in Judo kata? JMAC is hosting the midwest's first all-kata tournament!

Sunday, October 4, 2026.

Learn more - register yourself and your training partner soon!

JMAC KATA CLASSIC Smoothcomp is a tournament software for combat sports. The smoothest way to participate, organize and follow competitions