Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Fourth Form Martial Arts Studio specializes in instilling greater confidence and focus through the teaching of Uechi Ryu Karate. Whether you’re looking to become a black belt in our style or just stay in shape, we’re here to support you and help you meet your goals. Focused on community building, we strive to create a safe, positive environment for all of our members to learn and grow. We hope to see you at one of our classes soon!
Current Specials
New Year Special: Free gi (karate uniform) with purchase of an unlimited membership! Let us help you meet your fitness goals!
Not sure if karate is right for you? Contact us to schedule a free, one-on-one introductory class with our business owner, Sensei Allison!
Open House and Women's Self-Defense Demonstration
Come and meet our instructors for our upcoming Women’s Self-Defense series and get a small taste of what we teach! This event is free, but registration is requested since light refreshments will be provided. If you’d like to register, send us an email or give us a call!
Women's Self-Defense Series
Led by women, for women! This six-week series focuses on applied self-defense, from wrist grabs to weaponry. The series begins on February 3rd and runs through March 10th from 5pm-6pm. Cost is $10/session or $50 for the entire series. Space is limited, so sign up soon by contacting us via email or phone!
Events in February 2023
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29January 29, 2023●(1 event)
1:00 pm: Fourth Form Open House and Demonstration1:00 pm: Fourth Form Open House and Demonstration – Come and join us to see what we're all about! This is a kickoff for our Women's Self-Defense series, but also a chance to get to know some of us and find out if martial arts is right for you. Light refreshments will be provided. We hope to see you in our space! |
30January 30, 2023
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31January 31, 2023
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1February 1, 2023
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2February 2, 2023
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3February 3, 2023●(1 event)
5:00 pm: Women's Self-Defense Series5:00 pm: Women's Self-Defense Series – Planned and instructed by women, our women's self-defense series aims to empower with applicable self-defense techniques, from wrist grabs to knife threats.
Cost per session: $10 for non-members, $5 for members, free for unlimited members
Cost for entire series: $50 for non-members, $25 for regular members, free for unlimited members Topics for each session:
2/3 - Posturing, distance, boundaries, general tips. This session is dedicated to practicing how not to look like a victim in the first place, how to make others aware of your boundaries, and how to be more alert in public.
2/10 - Wrists, arm grabs, shoulders. This session is dedicated to anything involving your arms/shoulders.
2/17 - Bear hugs, chokes, hair. This session is dedicated to situations such as hair pulling, bear hugs, and chokeholds (both from the front and from behind).
2/24 - Groundwork. This session is dedicated to protecting yourself if you're taken to the ground.
3/3 - Weapons. This session is dedicated to what to do in the face of a knife or a gun. We’ll also cover how to use common objects as improvised weapons.
3/10 - Practicum. This is a 2-hour session dedicated to practicing everything we’ve learned over the course of the last 6 weeks. Please note that this session will be focused on review and application rather than instruction.
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4February 4, 2023
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5February 5, 2023
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6February 6, 2023
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7February 7, 2023
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8February 8, 2023
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9February 9, 2023
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10February 10, 2023●(1 event)
5:00 pm: Women's Self-Defense Series5:00 pm: Women's Self-Defense Series – Planned and instructed by women, our women's self-defense series aims to empower with applicable self-defense techniques, from wrist grabs to knife threats.
Cost per session: $10 for non-members, $5 for members, free for unlimited members
Cost for entire series: $50 for non-members, $25 for regular members, free for unlimited members Topics for each session:
2/3 - Posturing, distance, boundaries, general tips. This session is dedicated to practicing how not to look like a victim in the first place, how to make others aware of your boundaries, and how to be more alert in public.
2/10 - Wrists, arm grabs, shoulders. This session is dedicated to anything involving your arms/shoulders.
2/17 - Bear hugs, chokes, hair. This session is dedicated to situations such as hair pulling, bear hugs, and chokeholds (both from the front and from behind).
2/24 - Groundwork. This session is dedicated to protecting yourself if you're taken to the ground.
3/3 - Weapons. This session is dedicated to what to do in the face of a knife or a gun. We’ll also cover how to use common objects as improvised weapons.
3/10 - Practicum. This is a 2-hour session dedicated to practicing everything we’ve learned over the course of the last 6 weeks. Please note that this session will be focused on review and application rather than instruction.
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11February 11, 2023
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12February 12, 2023
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13February 13, 2023
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14February 14, 2023
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15February 15, 2023
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16February 16, 2023
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17February 17, 2023●(1 event)
5:00 pm: Women's Self-Defense Series5:00 pm: Women's Self-Defense Series – Planned and instructed by women, our women's self-defense series aims to empower with applicable self-defense techniques, from wrist grabs to knife threats.
Cost per session: $10 for non-members, $5 for members, free for unlimited members
Cost for entire series: $50 for non-members, $25 for regular members, free for unlimited members Topics for each session:
2/3 - Posturing, distance, boundaries, general tips. This session is dedicated to practicing how not to look like a victim in the first place, how to make others aware of your boundaries, and how to be more alert in public.
2/10 - Wrists, arm grabs, shoulders. This session is dedicated to anything involving your arms/shoulders.
2/17 - Bear hugs, chokes, hair. This session is dedicated to situations such as hair pulling, bear hugs, and chokeholds (both from the front and from behind).
2/24 - Groundwork. This session is dedicated to protecting yourself if you're taken to the ground.
3/3 - Weapons. This session is dedicated to what to do in the face of a knife or a gun. We’ll also cover how to use common objects as improvised weapons.
3/10 - Practicum. This is a 2-hour session dedicated to practicing everything we’ve learned over the course of the last 6 weeks. Please note that this session will be focused on review and application rather than instruction.
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18February 18, 2023
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19February 19, 2023
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20February 20, 2023
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21February 21, 2023
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22February 22, 2023
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23February 23, 2023
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24February 24, 2023●(1 event)
5:00 pm: Women's Self-Defense Series5:00 pm: Women's Self-Defense Series – Planned and instructed by women, our women's self-defense series aims to empower with applicable self-defense techniques, from wrist grabs to knife threats.
Cost per session: $10 for non-members, $5 for members, free for unlimited members
Cost for entire series: $50 for non-members, $25 for regular members, free for unlimited members Topics for each session:
2/3 - Posturing, distance, boundaries, general tips. This session is dedicated to practicing how not to look like a victim in the first place, how to make others aware of your boundaries, and how to be more alert in public.
2/10 - Wrists, arm grabs, shoulders. This session is dedicated to anything involving your arms/shoulders.
2/17 - Bear hugs, chokes, hair. This session is dedicated to situations such as hair pulling, bear hugs, and chokeholds (both from the front and from behind).
2/24 - Groundwork. This session is dedicated to protecting yourself if you're taken to the ground.
3/3 - Weapons. This session is dedicated to what to do in the face of a knife or a gun. We’ll also cover how to use common objects as improvised weapons.
3/10 - Practicum. This is a 2-hour session dedicated to practicing everything we’ve learned over the course of the last 6 weeks. Please note that this session will be focused on review and application rather than instruction.
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25February 25, 2023
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26February 26, 2023
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27February 27, 2023
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28February 28, 2023
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1March 1, 2023
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2March 2, 2023
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3March 3, 2023●(1 event)
5:00 pm: Women's Self-Defense Series5:00 pm: Women's Self-Defense Series – Planned and instructed by women, our women's self-defense series aims to empower with applicable self-defense techniques, from wrist grabs to knife threats.
Cost per session: $10 for non-members, $5 for members, free for unlimited members
Cost for entire series: $50 for non-members, $25 for regular members, free for unlimited members Topics for each session:
2/3 - Posturing, distance, boundaries, general tips. This session is dedicated to practicing how not to look like a victim in the first place, how to make others aware of your boundaries, and how to be more alert in public.
2/10 - Wrists, arm grabs, shoulders. This session is dedicated to anything involving your arms/shoulders.
2/17 - Bear hugs, chokes, hair. This session is dedicated to situations such as hair pulling, bear hugs, and chokeholds (both from the front and from behind).
2/24 - Groundwork. This session is dedicated to protecting yourself if you're taken to the ground.
3/3 - Weapons. This session is dedicated to what to do in the face of a knife or a gun. We’ll also cover how to use common objects as improvised weapons.
3/10 - Practicum. This is a 2-hour session dedicated to practicing everything we’ve learned over the course of the last 6 weeks. Please note that this session will be focused on review and application rather than instruction.
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4March 4, 2023
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Drop-In
For Individual Classes-
Cash only
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Drop-in anytime
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Try any class - karate or specialty
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Credited toward your first month if you decide to enroll in one of our monthly memberships
Regular Membership
For Reduced Rates-
Recurring payment set up through Square
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Reduces drop-in fees for karate class to $5 (Reg. $20)
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Free specialty classes
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No contract required, cancel at any time
Unlimited Membership
Just Like it Sounds-
Recurring payment set up through Square
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No drop-in fee
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Free specialty classes
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No contract required, cancel at any time
All pricing is per person, but discounts are available for families looking to register two or more students. Please contact us to discuss.
Fourth Form Martial Arts Studio is located in the L&G Center -1590 44th St. SW Wyoming, MI 49509.