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Filipino & Historical European Martial Arts Schools in Michigan

12 of the 776 martial arts schools we track in Michigan have filipino martial arts & hema training. Full listings for every city are on the Michigan page.

12schools
11cities
776schools statewide

This section features martial arts academies offering instruction in Filipino Martial Arts (Kali, Eskrima, Arnis) and Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA). These specialized disciplines focus on weapon-based combat including rattan sticks, knives, longswords, and rapiers based on regional traditions and historical combat treatises. Before enrolling, confirm whether the school emphasizes full-contact sparring, technical reconstruction, or practical self-defense.

Ferndale 2

  1. Boombox Mixed Martial Arts

    2871 Hilton Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220-1066

    MMA
    Call Website All Ferndale

  2. Mejishi Martial Arts, Inc.

    247 W 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220-1795

    Karate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Ferndale

Birmingham 1

  1. TRUE Martial Arts

    2295 E Lincoln St, Birmingham, MI 48009-7307

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Birmingham

Chesterfield Twp 1

  1. Champion Boxing and Fight Club

    33101 23 Mile Rd, Chesterfield Twp, MI 48047-1927

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingMMA
    Call Website All Chesterfield Twp

Dorr 1

  1. Gemini Gym Tactical

    1743 142nd Ave, Dorr, MI 49323

    BJJ / grappling
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East Lansing 1

  1. Institute of Traditional Asian Martial Arts

    16800 Chandler Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823-8660

    BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All East Lansing

Lansing 1

  1. KSK Martial Arts

    5135 Aurelius Rd, Lansing, MI 48911-4105

    Kids classesBJJ / grappling
    Call Website All Lansing

Midland 1

  1. Angel's Karate Taekwondo Martial Arts Center

    1108 S Saginaw Rd, Midland, MI 48640

    Karate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Midland

Portage 1

  1. Southside Dojo

    8534 Portage Rd, Portage, MI 49002-5732

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Portage

Sterling Heights 1

  1. True Balance Martial Arts

    38405 Dodge Park Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48312-1426

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Sterling Heights

Taylor 1

  1. Progressive Tactics of Taylor

    10367 Gulley St, Taylor, MI 48180-3228

    7am - 1pm

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Taylor

West Bloomfield 1

  1. True Martial Arts

    6363 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield, MI 48322-2336

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All West Bloomfield
Safety gear investment: While intro lessons usually provide loaner equipment, full participation in contact sparring requires buying personal protective gear costing $200 to $500 within the first two months.

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Good to know

How much do FMA and HEMA classes cost in the US?

Monthly membership fees typically range from $100 to $180 for standard group classes meeting two to three times per week. Individual drop-in sessions average $20 to $35, while private instruction generally costs $60 to $120 per hour.

What gear do I need for my first FMA or HEMA class?

Beginners need basic athletic clothes, athletic shoes, and a water bottle, as most academies provide loaner rattan sticks, wooden trainers, or synthetic swords. Within 30 to 60 days, students are expected to buy a 350N fencing mask, padded gloves, and personal weapons.

What is the primary difference between FMA and HEMA?

Filipino Martial Arts center on fluid stick-and-blade drills, close-quarters knife tactics, and empty-hand applications derived from Southeast Asian warfare. HEMA focuses on reconstructing European martial systems from 14th–17th century manuscripts, concentrating on weapons like the longsword, rapier, and sidesword.

How to lose body fat percentage?

Reducing body fat percentage involves maintaining a moderate energy deficit while engaging in strength training and high-calorie combat sports. Regular practice in disciplines like MMA or Muay Thai builds lean tissue while driving down overall body fat. Users in Michigan can browse 12 verified martial arts academies offering structured weight management programs.

How to drain fluid from ear?

Draining fluid from an ear—often caused by trauma such as cauliflower ear in grappling—requires sterile medical aspiration using a syringe followed by a compression wrap. Performing this procedure at home without medical expertise carries a severe risk of infection and permanent cartilage deformity. Practicing martial artists in Michigan should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 12 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.