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What to Expect at Your First Martial Arts Class | Che Ko Martial Arts
What to Wear to Your First Taekwondo or BJJ Class | Che Ko Martial Arts
How Often Should Beginners Train in Martial Arts? — Che Ko Martial Arts
How to Choose the Right Martial Arts Program for Your Goals | Che Ko Martial Arts
How to Choose a Martial Arts School | Che Ko Martial Arts
What Age Should Kids Start Martial Arts? — Guidance for Mid‑Michigan Parents
Benefits of Martial Arts for Kids | Che Ko Martial Arts — Mid‑Michigan
How Martial Arts Helps Kids Build Confidence, Focus and Discipline | Che Ko Martial Arts
What Parents Should Know Before Enrolling a Child in Martial Arts | Che Ko Martial Arts
Preschool Martial Arts Classes: Are 3–5 Year Olds Ready? | Che Ko Martial Arts
How to Choose a Martial Arts Program for Your Child | Che Ko Martial Arts
Can Adults Start Martial Arts with No Experience? | Che Ko Martial Arts
Martial Arts for Teens: Confidence, Discipline & Self-Defense — Che Ko Martial Arts
Martial Arts for Self-Defense — What Beginners Should Know | Che Ko Martial Arts
Martial Arts for Fitness: What Adults Can Expect | Che Ko Martial Arts
Taekwondo vs Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Which Program Fits Your Goals? — Che Ko Martial Arts
What Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? | Che Ko Martial Arts — Mid‑Michigan
Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Good for Beginners? — Che Ko Martial Arts
Gi vs No-Gi BJJ — Which Is Right for You? | Che Ko Martial Arts
What Is Open Mat in BJJ? — Che Ko Martial Arts (Mid‑Michigan)
BJJ for Self-Defense: What to Expect as a Beginner | Che Ko Martial Arts
What Is Taekwondo? — Che Ko Martial Arts (Mid‑Michigan)
Taekwondo Belt Order Explained — Che Ko Martial Arts (Mid‑Michigan)
How Long Does It Take to Earn a Black Belt in Taekwondo? | Che Ko Martial Arts
What Is Belt Testing in Taekwondo? | Che Ko Martial Arts
What Are Taekwondo Forms (Poomsae)? | Che Ko Martial Arts
Is Competition Team Right for You? | Che Ko Martial Arts
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Home
Programs
Kids Martial Arts
Teen & Adult Classes
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Competition Team
Black Belt Club
Midland Mall
Saginaw – Fashion Square Mall
Caro
Bridgeport
Hemlock
Instructors
What to Expect at Your First Martial Arts Class | Che Ko Martial Arts
What to Wear to Your First Taekwondo or BJJ Class | Che Ko Martial Arts
How Often Should Beginners Train in Martial Arts? — Che Ko Martial Arts
How to Choose the Right Martial Arts Program for Your Goals | Che Ko Martial Arts
How to Choose a Martial Arts School | Che Ko Martial Arts
What Age Should Kids Start Martial Arts? — Guidance for Mid‑Michigan Parents
Benefits of Martial Arts for Kids | Che Ko Martial Arts — Mid‑Michigan
How Martial Arts Helps Kids Build Confidence, Focus and Discipline | Che Ko Martial Arts
What Parents Should Know Before Enrolling a Child in Martial Arts | Che Ko Martial Arts
Preschool Martial Arts Classes: Are 3–5 Year Olds Ready? | Che Ko Martial Arts
How to Choose a Martial Arts Program for Your Child | Che Ko Martial Arts
Can Adults Start Martial Arts with No Experience? | Che Ko Martial Arts
Martial Arts for Teens: Confidence, Discipline & Self-Defense — Che Ko Martial Arts
Martial Arts for Self-Defense — What Beginners Should Know | Che Ko Martial Arts
Martial Arts for Fitness: What Adults Can Expect | Che Ko Martial Arts
Taekwondo vs Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Which Program Fits Your Goals? — Che Ko Martial Arts
What Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu? | Che Ko Martial Arts — Mid‑Michigan
Is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Good for Beginners? — Che Ko Martial Arts
Gi vs No-Gi BJJ — Which Is Right for You? | Che Ko Martial Arts
What Is Open Mat in BJJ? — Che Ko Martial Arts (Mid‑Michigan)
BJJ for Self-Defense: What to Expect as a Beginner | Che Ko Martial Arts
What Is Taekwondo? — Che Ko Martial Arts (Mid‑Michigan)
Taekwondo Belt Order Explained — Che Ko Martial Arts (Mid‑Michigan)
How Long Does It Take to Earn a Black Belt in Taekwondo? | Che Ko Martial Arts
What Is Belt Testing in Taekwondo? | Che Ko Martial Arts
What Are Taekwondo Forms (Poomsae)? | Che Ko Martial Arts
Is Competition Team Right for You? | Che Ko Martial Arts
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Teens & adults

Start with no belt

Teen and adult hours for beginners. Athletic clothes are enough for class one.

Teen and adult class

Quick answer: Teens and adults can start with no belt. Book a trial and say the student’s age so they land in a teen or adult hour, not a kids class.

Can a teenager start martial arts with no experience?

Yes. Teen hours exist so a 13-year-old is not placed with preschoolers.

Is 40 too old to start martial arts?

No. Adult beginner hours are for people who never trained as kids. Tell the coach about knees or backs.

Can a 70 year old learn martial arts?

If you can follow directions and flag injuries, an adult hour can work. This is not sparring night unless you ask for it.

Is taekwondo or jiu jitsu better for adults?

Striking and forms: Taekwondo. Grappling: BJJ. Many adults try both during the two-week trial.

What should adults wear to the first class?

Athletic clothes and water. A uniform comes after you pick the program.

What teens and adults can expect in class

Che Ko teen and adult classes are built for students who want structure, fitness, focus, and practical martial arts training without needing previous experience.

Beginner-friendly training

Students start with fundamentals and build from there. Coaches introduce skills in a clear order so new students can learn safely, ask questions, and improve at a realistic pace.

Fitness, focus, and confidence

Class gives teens and adults a consistent place to move, train, and work toward goals. The focus is steady progress, not proving yourself on the first day.

A clear next step

If you are deciding between teen/adult martial arts, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, or another Che Ko program, start with a trial and ask which class best matches your goal.

Try Teen or Adult Martial Arts at Che Ko

Use the two-week trial to see the class pace, ask questions, and choose a Che Ko location that fits your schedule.

Ask About Adult Classes

Beginner-friendly classes • Teens and adults welcome • Location schedules vary