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New Way Training Center in Shelby Township, MI, is a top-rated martial arts school that offers a variety of classes in jiu jitsu, boxing, and mixed martial arts for all ages. Customers rave about the welcoming atmosphere, knowledgeable coaches, and the strong sense of community that makes everyone feel like family. This gym is also praised for its comprehensive and supportive training programs, making it suitable for serious competitors, fitness enthusiasts, and kids alike.

Despite overwhelmingly positive reviews, there are a few concerns about specific instructors and class organization. While most clients appreciate the professionalism and expertise of the coaching staff, one review highlighted issues with a particular karate class, questioning the legitimacy and methods of the instructor.

Pros:

  • Friendly and knowledgeable coaches
  • Welcoming and family-like atmosphere
  • Comprehensive training programs for all ages
  • Focus on technique and practical application
  • Variety of classes including jiu jitsu, boxing, and MMA
  • Supportive and encouraging environment
  • Flexible training options for different commitment levels
  • Good class sizes with personal attention for kids
  • Professional and well-maintained facility
  • Reasonable pricing

Cons:

  • Concerns about specific karate instructor's legitimacy
  • Issues with class organization and discipline
  • Some reports of egotistic behavior from certain members

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Reviews (20)

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Love the kickboxing classes. Love the camaraderie. Love the respect given. These people have my respect.Now my only issues remaining are learning to let go when punching, and to stop flinching during sparring rounds.Only experience can teach those lessons.

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This is by far the best dojo I have ever been to, lots of great instructors and students here

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NOT RECOMMENDED!BAD! NO WAY TO NEW WAY•First of all NONE of my original complaints were addressed at all, even BRANDON left himself a good review implying that “competing” (he claims to compete as well) somehow shows “legitimacy” in him as a teacher and takes the place of formal training (do you have ANY certificate of ANY formal training?) JUST POST YOUR CERTIFICATES ON YOUR WEBSITE OR ANYWHERE 🤦‍♂️Original post below :Hi! 👋 I spoke with The “OWNER” who then referred me to Brandon Halstead (“karate” instructor) who I chatted with a few times before I stopped in here to watch a karate class with intention of enrolling my kids, sadly 😕I was not impressed at all.• I am an ex-Karate STUDENT with NO AFFILIATION with any school,(I trained years back and the school is now closed), so when the karate instructor said he trained Koei-Kan (one style among a few I’m familiar with) I was excited to see the class, but WOW what I saw was a sad excuse for a “karate”class, it appeared to me that he was using dubious training methods, and if the OWNERS and OTHER “INSTRUCTORS” have allowed, and even encourage this behavior? then I can’t IMAGINE what their own WEAK TRAINING and LINEAGE really is in jiu jitsu 🤦‍♂️ SERIOUSLY FOLKS STOP DRINKING THE KOOL-AID, do a little SIMPLE RESEARCH ONLINE.• Karate instructor made kids say “yes sir” with each push up. Yes sir! Yes sir! Well, You get the point. NEVER done in a legitimate karate school . . . Creepy• Students of other classes and instructors that were not teaching or participating in the ongoing karate class were walking/cutting across the mats as the karate class was ongoing (disrespectful)• Class was poorly organized from what I saw, students belts were falling off, they would then either trample on them or kick them aside, either option is disrespectful to the uniform and art• The Karate instructor spoke a lot about himself and his credentials (I never saw any certifications posted) I tried to do a search online for his instructor named Katsumi Niikura karate lineage is totally MADE UP (Are ANY of the “instructors” here real?•GOOGLE “Katsumi Niikura” and check out the YOUTUBE videos of him, BLOWING DOWN FIGHTERS WITH HIS BREATH! Really guys? Pfffff,• AS FOR the other style you mention, Koei-Kan, YOU CAN EASILY CONTACT SENSEI MASON if you actually DESERVE A CERTIFICATE or even a TESTIMONIAL from Sensei Mason would be EASY to ask for,his phone number is posted online but then ALL INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATIONS SHOULD BE POSTED IN YOUR SCHOOL RIGHT “OWNERS”?, otherwise AMMEND your website to remove mention of ANY “training” your “INSTRUCTORS” have so your STUDENTS can have REAL confidence in who’s training them• To me, the place was all around just creepy with creepy instructors and OWNERS just looking to TAKE peoples MONEY . . . people just sorta lurking around. NO-WAY! to new wayIf this review helps you , please click the like 👍 symbol or share! 👍

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Izzy is a fantastic bjj instructor, and all the coaches are completely legit fighters and instructors. Some coaches may be your flavor more than others, but overall you will learn correct technique and have a good experience here. Do be prepared to live roll, get tired, and engage to see what actually works and what doesn’t. I have been doing drop ins and haven’t had a membership in a few years, but I will very likely be paying for a membership as soon as I can do more than 1 class a week, but now I just can’t. Take your kids here if actually learning how to defend themselves is the goal, as well.

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The best people, the best environment, you become part of a big and very caring family here. I’ve been training jiu jitsu here for just under two years, and it’s been one of the most gratifying and funnest experiences of my life. The coaches really care. Doesn’t matter if you’re 5 or 50, male or female or anything, everyone’s kind and supportive and encouraging!

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This gym is FIRE!! Everyone there is very helpful and friendly, would highly recommend this gym to anyone who wants to start boxing. Just watch out for Casper, he always cooks too much spaghetti and brings it in. The spaghetti isnt bad, but …

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I had signed up with new way in July and had stayed until August, thats when I had decided to cancel my membership with them mainly because of the fact that one this gym is a bunch egotistic, self centered kids. I followed the proper …

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Love training at new way. Instructors are all grade "A" and have a vast knowledge of boxing, MMA, BJJ and fitness training. Coach bobby breaks down boxing to its simplest form which makes for easy learning and most importantly he shows how …

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Great gym for anyone who takes their health seriously or just wants to learn/train martial arts. Great staff and members always helping each other out and making everyone feel at home when they step through their doors!

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Amazing Jiu Jitsu Program.-Friendly/Knowledgeable instructors …

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Except the peak hours, this place remains quite free or moderately crowded.

This business has a rating of 4.8-star.

This business has 20 reviews.

The address is: 48075 Van Dyke Ave, Shelby Township, MI 48317, United States .

The contact number is +1 586-801-9991

This service is listed under Martial Arts School .

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