Vote for the Best Martial Arts Studio in Northville & Novi
Choose the best place in the area to become Patch's 2012 Readers’ Choice winner.
What is the best martial arts studio in Novi or Northville?
You helped us gather nominations–now it's time to vote to name the best spots in the area for Patch Readers' Choice 2012. Cast your vote in the poll above. You must log in to Patch to vote; you may vote once in each category.
Voting runs through Aug. 17 in two dozen categories, from best breakfast place to best golf course. See the entire list here.
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Michelle Heldke
8:51 am on Monday, June 18, 2012
FSDC - Family Self Defense Center
Adam D'Arcy
9:44 pm on Monday, June 18, 2012
FSDC - Family Self Defense Center in Novi - Such a great place to learn martial arts!
Wendy
4:14 pm on Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Wendy DuVall
FSDC - Family Self Defense Center in Novi. The instructors rock!!
Isshinryu Karate
9:18 am on Monday, June 25, 2012
Family Self Defense Center in Novi, the students are the best!
The DeCaires
9:26 am on Monday, June 25, 2012
FSDC- Family Self Defense Center in Novi is a WONDERFUL place to take lessons from! The students and the instructors keep a friendly, family environment to learn and make ALL newcomers welcome.
punyatoya Sarangi
10:57 am on Monday, June 25, 2012
Family self Defence center of Novi.Very friendly environment & is like an extended family.
Hikmat El Amine
12:20 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
FSDC - Family Self Defense Center – Great environment for the kids & positive atmosphere for the family
Chris Huang
1:57 pm on Wednesday, June 27, 2012
FSDC - Family Self Defense Center in Novi is the best karate dojo for students of all ages. We have watched our sons grow exponentially in their martial arts skills, and also in their overall personality development, under the guidance and positive influence of their Senseis. This is only because of the sincerity, dedication and hard work of their instructors.
Michael LaPree
9:01 am on Friday, June 29, 2012
Pro Martial Arts - Novi
41430 Grand River Avenue, Suite B
Novi, MI 48375
248-344-9444
What sets Pro Martial Arts apart from the average martial arts school is the addition of our inspiring and motivational Life Skills Training program. Pro Martial Arts students acquire more than just Black Belt kicking and punching skills: they learn the value of a Black Belt Lifestyle, a lifestyle of quiet confidence, poise, and fulfillment. Pro Martial Arts students are taught how to set and attain goals, be their own greatest advocates and proactively pursue and achieve success in all aspects of life. They were recently voted best Yoga Studio and Best Martial Arts Runner up in South East Michigan. This place is Great !
Dan Vigil
11:48 am on Sunday, July 8, 2012
Mike - you work there! :)
Mitchel
1:32 pm on Saturday, June 30, 2012
Where is the best martial arts studio in Northville or Novi?
No Brainer! No Doubt! FSDC is the best of all!
Mitchel and Joshua.
Vicki Webster
9:45 am on Sunday, July 8, 2012
Dan Vigil's Academy of Taekwondo in downtown Northville - nothing compares! Best instructors & wonderful kids' program!!
Julia
9:44 am on Friday, August 3, 2012
Ditto!
Chris Laycoe
4:19 pm on Sunday, July 8, 2012
Dan Vigil's Academy of Taekwondo - Great place, classes tailored towards newbies, experienced people along with kid and adult classes. The instructors are well experienced and great with the kids teaching life skills, confidence, respect as well as martial arts. Special events are done regularly, very flexible class schedule suit everyone well and the entire environment is one of encouragement and postivie values. I started with my son a year ago and my wife started attending this year.
Vicki Goedert
10:46 am on Monday, July 9, 2012
Dan Vigil's Academy of Taekwondo in Northville - my niece takes classes there and the instructors are awesome and teach the kids important things about themselves. It is more than just martial arts, it is also about life lessons and positive role models and doing the right thing!! Growing on the inside as well as the outside. Excellent place!!
Trina
11:39 am on Monday, July 9, 2012
FSDC best Martial Arts Studio hands down.
Angela Jones
1:06 pm on Thursday, July 12, 2012
Dan Vigil's Academy of Taekwondo in Northville. My 8 year old son has been training there for 4 years. As a teacher, I can tell you that much more than martial arts goes on at this school! The kids not only train hard to learn proper TKD techniques, but also in life/character lessons with a well thought out curriculum. The instructors are AMAZING! They really get to know each of their students well as any teacher should. I highly recommend this school.
Tom Dembinski
8:18 pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
I agree with Angela. I am a hs teacher and coach and my son has really developed a love for taekwondo. Mr. Neil and Master Rose and the rest of the staff are excellent teachers and mentors for young people. I give them my highest recommendation.
Anonymous
2:01 pm on Sunday, July 15, 2012
AoTKD
Shankar
10:53 am on Monday, July 23, 2012
FSDC does the best job in providing the best and most comprehensive martial arts training bringing together the mind, body and spirit for all of its students. The Senseis are very giving of themselves enabling the students to excel both in and out of the dojo.
Kathy O'Meara
2:36 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012
The karate skills FSDC teach are second only to the life skills and values they teach. I love this dojo and all four of my kids love this dojo!
vince toia
3:24 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012
FSDC: Simply put the Best training for our kids !! ISSHIN RYU KARATE AND MORE!
Zenobia Naterwala
6:36 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012
FSDC is a great family oriented place to learn Karate.
Homyar
jyoti
11:09 pm on Monday, July 23, 2012
FSDC is an excellent martial art school. The teachers are wonderful. It is a great place for kids to learn karate.
TCLambert
8:46 pm on Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Students from Family Self Defense Center won 101 trophies at a recent tournament. Taking 37 students to an international tournament next week.
Angela turnershaw
11:45 am on Saturday, July 28, 2012
Fsdc
Nicholas Chung
12:54 pm on Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Both our kids learn at FSDC. The instructors, method and atmosphere make the learning fun.
Laura Budweg
7:37 pm on Thursday, August 2, 2012
For sure Dan Vigil's AoTKD!!! They have the best instructors that are dedicated to kids!
Dina Tallman
8:12 pm on Thursday, August 2, 2012
Dan Vigil's AoTKD!!! My daughter has been training there for over four years and looks forward to attending class every week. The instructors inspire and motivate the students to surpass their personal best.
Kristyn Pierfelice
9:03 pm on Thursday, August 2, 2012
Dan Vigil's AoTKD. teaching staff is second to none.
saurabh bahuguna
9:48 pm on Thursday, August 2, 2012
Dan Vigil's academy has wonderful instructors. Our son looks forward to his weekly classes which have a great mix of instruction, exercise, fun and teaching good values !
Julie Levine
9:05 am on Friday, August 3, 2012
Dan Vigil's academy is a terrific place for kids and adults! Great exercise while perfecting your technique! Instructors and family atmosphere keeps you coming back.
Isshinryu Karate
11:51 am on Friday, August 3, 2012
FSDC recently won 62 national trophies and 19 national awards with students from all ranks and ages!!!! Every one is an individual and treated as such through their training which is why the school is the most successful in the area. It truly is a Karate "family"
Chris Laycoe
8:31 pm on Friday, August 3, 2012
Dan Vigil's Academy is a wonderful place to study Taekwondo. The instructors are fantastic and all the people that I have met there have become like a second family. Can't ask for better than that!
Tanaz
10:16 am on Saturday, August 4, 2012
Family Self Defense Center (FSDC) is theplace to be to learn karate!! The senseis are AMAZING and the students are the best group of people you could ever hope to meet! I <3 FSDC!
paula schanerberger
12:36 pm on Saturday, August 4, 2012
Dan Vigil's Academy of Taekwondo offers the best instructors and training atmosphere. Physical workouts are taught with proper technique giving strong foundations for Taekwondo learning. Perfect place for the family , or students looking for competitive training.
Valerie Kosaka
7:56 pm on Monday, August 6, 2012
FSDC is fantastic!
Kelly Purchis
10:33 pm on Monday, August 6, 2012
Dan Vigils AoTQD has the best instructers. They really care about the kids in class and help them be the best they can be!!
Isshinryu Karate
9:13 pm on Sunday, August 12, 2012
FSDC is a true karate family that cares for each other in good times and bad. This is why the karate ka continue to shine as local and national champions and wonderful students both in martial arts and scholastically. There are NO egos at this dojo. Just support for one another and a sincere effort for everyone to strive to be the best they can be no matter how young or old! Team FSDC is "golden"!
Loren Swanson
7:54 pm on Monday, August 13, 2012
My grandchildren hav been taking karate from FSDC for years. They love it, and it has really helpped them grow into young adults.
Shelli Deems
5:09 pm on Tuesday, August 14, 2012
My son has been training at Dan Vigil's AoTKD for 4 years. He loves going to classes! The staff is great! They take the time to get to know the students and make sure they feel like they are part of a team. Not only do students learn Tae Kwon Do but they also learn to be disciplined, respectful, and empowered!
Michael Petri
11:00 am on Wednesday, August 15, 2012
FSDC is where Family hangs outs!
Kellie Rooke
6:06 pm on Wednesday, August 15, 2012
FSDC is FUN and Family friendly :)
Kelly Gray
9:25 pm on Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Dan Vigils Academy of Taekwondo :)