Wonderful place to learn make friends people are there to help and understand your needs and love teaching it

Patient and friendly instructors who are willing to work with you, clean facility, and valuable skills, even beyond martial arts. Im thankful for every class Ive taken here!

A common feature in the autism spectrum is performing repetitive movements. Karate is an activity being repetitive that is externally cued. Which is kind of interesting for a different reason.This is also how you get better at motor skills - repetitive practice. While my daughter, who is low functioning autistic did not have the strength as some she was still able to follow routine and build upon it. In her 14 years at East West Karate she made it to Black Belt level. She benefited positively from karate. Highly trained senseis here taught her personal control, focus, discipline, goal setting, memory, respect, confidence. I would highly recommend East West karate, thank you for all you have done for my daughter.Mary Knott, mother of Alysha

Knowledgeable and experienced instructors. A great environment for all ages!

I am now a brown belt. My father has been a Sensei at East West Karate about all my life. I have and am been/being taught respect, perseverance, self-control, honesty, and much more that has improved me being a brown belt and a daughter to a Sensei. I have more respect of those who are older and younger than me. I also have gained patience.

Its vary good! Great teachers, affordable, definitely five stars!

If youre in the Wyoming, Kentwood, and Wayland areas check out Zumba on Tuesdays at 6pm and Saturdays at 8pm with Kim T. She gives great direction and has an awesome music selection. She is very clear with her cues and if you mess up...who cares...shell guide you without making you feel awkward. So what are you waiting for? Its well worth $6. There are punch cards, too. *Tip: No one can see in from the outside* ;)

East/West Karate has helped to completely change my son’s confidence and self esteem. Before Karate, my son was sullen, depressed, unsure, and lazy. East/West Karate has increased his energy, enthusiasm, strength, responsibility, and self confidence dramatically! He is a different kid thanks to East/West Karate! The Sensei of East/West Karate teach by instilling in students a desire to respect themselves and others, respect the art and sport of Karate, and respect their community. East/West really does offer a well rounded program which encourages kids to do well at home, school, and in the dojo. And the atmosphere in the dojo is one that pushes students to challenge themselves while also encouraging a real supportive and helpful attitude toward other students. Each lesson taught at East/West Karate is a lesson that can be applied to everyday life. It has been amazing for my son….and therefore for our entire family!

When I started talking about different activities for my son to be involved in, one of the suggestions was karate. It was not a hard sell for my son, he was all in from the beginning. My biggest fear when looking for a dojo was the karate dojo was not going to focus on honor, respect, humility, self-discipline, or any if the other core values necessary for martial arts. So, in order to find a dojo worth its weight in salt, I interviewed dojos across town. I knew I found the dojo I would bring my son to when I started comparing all of the others to East West. I kept hoping I would find a comparable dojo closer to Coopersville, but I never did. We drive 23 miles one way, and I would never take him anywhere else for karate. We have been coming here for more than a year, and I still recommend East West Karate to any one who asks.Thanks, Jon Olsen, for having a karate dojo worth the time and energy to bring him!