True Martial Arts

Our After the Bell programs with West Bloomfield Community Education are a great way to give your child a great martial arts experience!

We had an awesome time working with the students at Gretchko Elementary and sharing our anti-bullying curriculum.

Empowering kids with confidence, respect, and the courage to stand up for themselves and others is what we’re all about.

If your school could benefit from a lesson like this, we’d love to help.

The white belt is the belt of courage!

The hardest belt in Jiu-Jitsu isn't the black belt—it's the WHITE belt. It takes a warrior's heart to step onto that mat for the first time, knowing you’ll get humbled, knowing you’ll face your weaknesses head-on. It’s not easy. But let me tell you, the hardest step is always the first one. Once you commit, there’s no turning back. The journey you begin on that mat will TRANSFORM you. It will push you, challenge you, and force you to grow in ways you never thought possible. Jiu-Jitsu isn’t just a sport—it’s a lifestyle. It will shape your mindset, your body, and your spirit. So stop waiting for the perfect moment. The moment is NOW. Go train. Become the best version of YOU. 💥 #JiuJitsu #StartNow #WhiteBelt #BJJ #GrowthMindset #Transformation #MartialArts #Unstoppable #EmpowerYourself #TrainLikeALegend #NeverSettle #LifeChanging

Saturday was a historic day at TRUE Martial Arts.

Our Black Belt Testing brought out the absolute best in every candidate — strength, endurance, technique, spirit, and character.

We are proud to recognize:

✨ New Jr. Black Belts
• John Skinner
• Noa Stein

✨ New First Degree Black Belts
• Brad Probert
• Evander Probert
• Sensei Ashley Perry

✨ New Second Degree Black Belts
• Justin Brown
• Sensei Tony Visintainer

Each person stepped onto the mat and gave everything they had. The perseverance, heart, and leadership on display made this one of the most powerful tests we’ve ever seen.

But we also want to highlight a very special achievement:

🌟 Ashley Perry is now Sensei Ashley
Her promotion represents years of commitment, consistency, compassion, and grit. She has grown from student, to leader, to Senpai — and now Sensei — through sheer dedication and a love for helping others become their best.

We are honored to have Sensei Ashley on our team and beyond proud to celebrate this milestone with her.

Congratulations to our entire Black Belt group — you inspire us every day.

🎃👻 We’re so excited to be part of the 5th Annual TRICK or TREAT on Cole Street tonight from 5PM - 7PM!

Join us for a spooktacular evening filled with candy, costumes, and community fun! 🍬💪 Stop by the TRUE Martial Arts booth to say hi, and grab some treats while you’re at it! 🥋✨

We love being part of this amazing local tradition and can’t wait to see all the creative costumes out there.

🎉 Congratulations to our newly promoted Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu students! 🥋

What an incredible night on the mats last weekend as our BJJ family celebrated hard work, consistency, and growth! Each of you has earned your promotion through dedication, perseverance, and a willingness to keep learning and improving every single class.

We’re proud of how far you’ve come — and even more excited to see where you’ll go next. 👊

Drop a 👏 below to help us congratulate these awesome students!

✨ We’re back on the news this morning! ✨

TRUE Martial Arts will be featured on CBS News Detroit in a few minutes promoting our Girls Empowerment Seminar happening this Saturday. 💪👧

📺 Tune in — we’ll be live on air soon!
Don’t miss this special spotlight on how martial arts empowers young women with confidence, strength, and leadership.

📺 Big news!

We’re honored to be featured on FOX 2 Detroit this morning around 9:45 AM to talk about Girls Empowerment through Martial Arts. 🥋✨

Tune in to see how TRUE Martial Arts is helping girls in our community build confidence, strength, and leadership — all through practical training with traditional martial arts values.

Don’t miss it! 🙌

🌞🥋 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to our annual dojo picnic this past Saturday! The TRUE staff is so grateful for the amazing support from our members and families. Because of you, this summer has been nothing short of spectacular—we couldn’t have done it without our incredible community! 💙✨

On Saturday, September 13th from 1:00pm – 2:00pm, Senpai Ashley is hosting an inspiring and empowering seminar dedicated exclusively to all girls in the community!

✨ This is a free event and open to the community—any girl interested in learning how to empower herself and gain valuable self-defense skills is welcome to attend!

The goal of this event is to bring the girls of the community together to build community, develop confidence, and gain the tools to thrive both on and off the mat. This back-to-school–focused seminar will include goal-setting, self-defense drills, team-building, self-esteem and confidence exercises to help each participant channel her inner warrior and prepare for a successful school year.

Event Activities:

Self-Defense Drills: Practical, hands-on techniques led by experienced female instructors to build safety and awareness.

Confidence & Self-Esteem Exercises: Interactive activities designed to strengthen self-belief and resilience.

Team-Building & Fun Drills: Friendly group exercises that promote respect, teamwork, and camaraderie.

Goal-Setting Workshop: Participants will set personal martial arts and school-year goals, with encouragement from peers to build accountability and support.

Together, we can create a community where girls feel empowered, confident, and ready to take on the school year—and the world!

📌 Details:

Date: Saturday, September 13th

Where: TRUE Martial Arts West Bloomfield, 6363 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Time: 1:00–2:00pm

Who: All girls, ages 7-16 (no rank requirement or prior experience needed)

Cost: Free for all members

What to Bring: Water, a notebook, and something to write with

RSVP now to secure your spot in this transformative event. Let’s empower each other, set meaningful goals, and start the year strong!

Use this link to sign-up! -- https://sparkpages.io/?i=_DItb

Huge thanks to everyone who joined us for our Kali/Silat Seminar with G**o Jeff Davison this past weekend! The energy, skill, and camaraderie made it an unforgettable event — we can’t wait to do it again!

📸 Nothing beats the special moments when our Grasshopper students invite their parents to join them on the mat! 💚🥋 At TRUE Martial Arts, we celebrate the bond between student and parent — encouraging each other, growing together, and making memories side by side.

This welcoming environment is what makes our dojo truly special — where families train together and everyone feels right at home. 💪👨‍👩‍👧‍👦✨