Mid-Michigan Academy of Martial Arts

Mid-Michigan Academy of Martial Arts The Mid-Michigan Academy of Martial Arts has been serving the Okemos & Lansing, Michigan area since 1980. 4792 Marsh Rd. Kickboxing, Boxing,, Muay Thai, & BJJ.

Okemos Specializing Kids Martial Arts & Adult Practical Self-Defense.

09/11/2026

Resilience cannot develop without something to overcome.

Removing every frustration also removes opportunities to practice persistence.

Strength needs resistance.

DISCIPLINE MEANS DOING WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONEWHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE EXCITEMENT WEARS OFF?The new school year isn't quite s...
09/11/2026

DISCIPLINE MEANS DOING WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE EXCITEMENT WEARS OFF?
The new school year isn't quite so new.
The new activity isn't quite so exciting.
The goal starts getting harder.
That's when discipline takes over.

Discipline says:
“I'll show up.”
“I'll practice.”
“I'll listen.”
“I'll finish.”
“I'll try again.”
Martial arts gives children an opportunity to practice those choices week after week.

At Mid-Michigan Academy of Martial Arts in Okemos, we believe success isn't built by doing something once.
It's built by doing the right things consistently.
That lesson reaches far beyond the martial arts floor.

Okemos, Michigan | Serving Greater Lansing families

MID-MICHIGAN ACADEMY OF MARTIAL ARTS
SERIOUS MARTIAL ARTS.
PRACTICAL SKILLS.
STRONGER PEOPLE.
46 Years in Greater Lansing.
Okemos • Children • Teens • Adults • Families
517-349-5335
www.LansingMartialArts.com

09/10/2026

Safety does not mean removing every difficult experience.

It means creating an environment where challenge can happen with standards and control.

Good training respects both.

FOCUS IS A SKILL“MY CHILD JUST CAN'T FOCUS.”Parents, here's something important:Focus is a skill and skills can be pract...
09/10/2026

FOCUS IS A SKILL
“MY CHILD JUST CAN'T FOCUS.”
Parents, here's something important:
Focus is a skill and skills can be practiced.

In martial arts, children practice focusing their eyes, ears, minds, and bodies on one task at a time.

Listen to the instruction.
Watch the demonstration.
Aerform the technique.
Accept the correction.
Try again.
Over time, those little moments of concentration begin to add up.

At Mid-Michigan Academy of Martial Arts in Okemos, our goal isn't simply better kicks and punches. We're helping children develop skills they can carry into the classroom and everyday life.

FOCUS. DISCIPLINE. CONFIDENCE.
That's training for life.

Serving families throughout Okemos, Haslett, East Lansing, Lansing, and the Greater Lansing area since 1980.

MID-MICHIGAN ACADEMY OF MARTIAL ARTS
SERIOUS MARTIAL ARTS.
PRACTICAL SKILLS.
STRONGER PEOPLE.
46 Years in Greater Lansing.
Okemos • Children • Teens • Adults • Families
Schedule Your Free Introductory Class.

4792 Marsh Rd. (Corner of Grand River & Marsh-Across from Meridian Mall-Next to Williams Carpet0
517-349-5335
www.LansingMartialArts.com

DISCIPLINE STARTS WITH LISTENINGWANT TO KNOW WHERE DISCIPLINE REALLY BEGINS?Listening.Before children can follow directi...
09/09/2026

DISCIPLINE STARTS WITH LISTENING
WANT TO KNOW WHERE DISCIPLINE REALLY BEGINS?
Listening.

Before children can follow directions, improve a skill, become leaders, or succeed in the classroom, they have to learn how to truly listen.

At Mid-Michigan Academy of Martial Arts in Okemos, students practice this every time they step onto the floor:

Eyes focused
Body under control
Listen completely
Follow directions
Perform with effort
These may seem like small habits, but small habits build strong character.

And when children learn to listen and focus in martial arts, those skills can support them at school, at home, in sports, and throughout life.

Discipline isn't about controlling your child. It's about teaching your child to control themselves.

Looking for kids martial arts in Okemos or Greater Lansing with an emphasis on discipline, focus, confidence, and respect? Come experience the difference.

517-349-5335
www.LansingMartialArts.com

BACK TO SCHOOL ISN’T JUST ABOUT NEW CLASSES, NEW TEACHERS, AND NEW ROUTINES.It’s an opportunity to build new habits.As c...
09/08/2026

BACK TO SCHOOL ISN’T JUST ABOUT NEW CLASSES, NEW TEACHERS, AND NEW ROUTINES.

It’s an opportunity to build new habits.

As children throughout Okemos and Greater Lansing settle into the school year, this is the perfect time to strengthen the skills that can help them succeed:

Focus when distractions are around them
Listen the first time
Follow directions
Finish what they start
Control frustration
Take responsibility
Show respect
Keep going when something is difficult

Those skills have something important in common:

DISCIPLINE.

At the Mid-Michigan Academy of Martial Arts in Okemos, Michigan, we use martial arts as a vehicle for developing the whole person.

Yes, students learn martial arts.
And they’re also learning to stand taller.
Speak with confidence.
Listen with respect.
Handle challenges.
Set goals.
And discover that they are capable of more than they thought.

The belt goes around their waist. The character goes with them for life.

If you’re looking for kids martial arts classes in Okemos or the Greater Lansing area that emphasize discipline, confidence, respect, self-control, and character development, we invite your family to experience Mid-Michigan Academy of Martial Arts.

Start with a One-on-One Lesson, An Evaluation Schedule yours today!

4792 Marsh Rd., Okemos, MI 48864
517-349-5335
LansingMartialArts.com

46 Years of Martial Arts Leadership in the Greater Lansing Area
34+ Years Serving Okemos Families
Traditional Martial Arts Values + Real-World Self-Defense
Legacy • Discipline • Confidence • Character • Leadership

That’s training for life.

09/08/2026

Self-control is harder than aggression.

Remaining composed when emotions rise requires judgment, discipline, and confidence.

Control is a form of strength.

09/07/2026

Martial arts loses its purpose when physical skill becomes the only measure of progress.

Character under pressure matters just as much as technique.

Skill without character is incomplete.

MIDWEST MARTIAL ARTISTS—THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO TRAIN JEET KUNE DO - KALI - SILAT featuring CASS MAGDA!Mid-Michigan ...
09/06/2026

MIDWEST MARTIAL ARTISTS—THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO TRAIN JEET KUNE DO - KALI - SILAT featuring CASS MAGDA!
Mid-Michigan Academy of Martial Arts is honored to welcome internationally respected martial arts instructor Cass Magda to

Okemos, Michigan, for an unforgettable weekend of:
Filipino Kali
Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do
Indonesian Silat

Cass Magda brings decades of experience, direct lineage through G**o Dan Inosanto, and practical knowledge that goes far beyond techniques you can learn from a video. Participants will explore effective footwork, timing, weapons training, empty-hand applications, self-defense concepts, and the powerful connections between Kali, Jeet Kune Do, and Silat.

October 17–18, 2026
Mid-Michigan Academy of Martial
4792 Marsh Rd.
Okemos, MI 48864
Call or Text: 517-349-5335
For more information: https://lansingmartialarts.com/seminar
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This seminar is open to martial artists of all styles and affiliations, from beginners and dedicated students to instructors and school owners. No previous experience in these arts is required.
Space is limited, so please review the attached flyer and reserve your place early!

Come train, connect with fellow martial artists, and experience an extraordinary weekend of martial arts history, knowledge, and real-world application!

Motivation vs. Discipline:WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOUR CHILD DOESN’T FEEL LIKE DOING IT?That’s when discipline begins.Motivati...
09/05/2026

Motivation vs. Discipline:
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOUR CHILD DOESN’T FEEL LIKE DOING IT?
That’s when discipline begins.

Motivation is wonderful but motivation comes and goes.

There will be days when your child doesn’t feel like doing homework.
Doesn’t feel like practicing.
Doesn’t feel like cleaning their room.
Doesn’t feel like going to class.
Doesn’t feel like trying one more time.

Discipline says: “I’m going to do what needs to be done anyway.”

At Mid-Michigan Academy of Martial Arts in Okemos, students learn that progress doesn’t come from only showing up when something is easy or exciting.
It comes from consistency.
SHOW UP.
DO THE WORK.
TRY AGAIN.
KEEP GOING.
Those are martial arts lessons and they’re also life lessons.

For more than four decades, our Academy has used traditional martial arts values to help children, teens, and adults throughout Okemos and Greater Lansing develop discipline, confidence, respect, perseverance, and leadership.

Mid-Michigan Academy of Martial Arts
4792 Marsh Rd.
Okemos, Michigan
517-349-5335
https://lansingmartialarts.com/

Claim your complimentary one-on-one private lesson and personalized martial arts evaluation; designed to identify your strengths, understand your goals, and create the best path forward for your success!

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4792 Marsh Road
Okemos, MI
48864

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 9pm
Tuesday 4:30pm - 9pm
Wednesday 12pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 4:30pm - 9pm
Friday 12pm - 8pm

Telephone

+15173495335

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