Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Fourth Form Martial Arts Studio specializes in instilling greater confidence and focus through the teaching of Uechi Ryu Karate, weapons, and practical self-defense. Whether you’re looking to become a black belt 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 Events and Specials
LGBTQ+ Self Defense Series Sign-up (Begins 6/17)
Practical Self-Defense Series @ the Swordsmanship Museum (Begins 7/9)
Wednesday Night General Self-Defense with Allison (7-8pm, ongoing)
Not sure if we’re the right fit for you? Contact us to schedule a free, one-on-one introductory class with our business owner, Sensei Allison!
Week of Mar 5th
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March 5, 2023
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March 6, 2023(6 events)
6:00 am: Morning Karate by Appointment6:00 am: Morning Karate by Appointment – 9:00 am: Monday Uechi-Ryu Karate9:00 am: Monday Uechi-Ryu Karate – All ages welcome. A more formal class in which we cover the entirety of the curriculum up to the highest-ranked student. 12:00 pm: Monday Uechi-Ryu Karate12:00 pm: Monday Uechi-Ryu Karate – All ages welcome 4:00 pm: Afternoon Karate by Appointment4:00 pm: Afternoon Karate by Appointment – 5:00 pm: Monday Uechi-Ryu Karate5:00 pm: Monday Uechi-Ryu Karate – All ages welcome 6:00 pm: Monday Uechi-Ryu Karate6:00 pm: Monday Uechi-Ryu Karate – |
March 7, 2023(4 events)
4:00 pm: Afternoon Karate by Appointment4:00 pm: Afternoon Karate by Appointment – 5:00 pm: Tuesday Uechi-Ryu Karate5:00 pm: Tuesday Uechi-Ryu Karate – 6:00 pm: Tuesday Uechi-Ryu Karate6:00 pm: Tuesday Uechi-Ryu Karate – 7:00 pm: Tuesday Weapons7:00 pm: Tuesday Weapons – Weapons class - application focused and open-ended. Open to teens and adults. |
March 8, 2023(5 events)
6:00 am: Morning Karate by Appointment6:00 am: Morning Karate by Appointment – 9:00 am: Wednesday Uechi-Ryu Karate9:00 am: Wednesday Uechi-Ryu Karate – All ages welcome. An open-floor class to work on rank skills. 4:00 pm: Afternoon Karate by Appointment4:00 pm: Afternoon Karate by Appointment – 5:00 pm: Wednesday Uechi-Ryu Karate5:00 pm: Wednesday Uechi-Ryu Karate – 6:00 pm: Wednesday Uechi-Ryu Karate6:00 pm: Wednesday Uechi-Ryu Karate – All ages welcome, but advanced students and black belts encouraged to attend! |
March 9, 2023(4 events)
4:00 pm: Afternoon Karate by Appointment4:00 pm: Afternoon Karate by Appointment – 5:00 pm: Thursday Uechi-Ryu Karate5:00 pm: Thursday Uechi-Ryu Karate – 6:00 pm: Thursday Uechi-Ryu Karate6:00 pm: Thursday Uechi-Ryu Karate – 7:00 pm: Thursday Weapons7:00 pm: Thursday Weapons – Weapons class - application focused and open-ended. Open to teens and adults. |
March 10, 2023(3 events)
4:00 pm: Afternoon Karate by Appointment4:00 pm: Afternoon Karate by Appointment – 5:00 pm: Evening Karate by Appointment5:00 pm: Evening Karate by Appointment – Call or email to schedule! 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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March 11, 2023(1 event)
10:30 am: Saturday Karate - Open Floor10:30 am: Saturday Karate - Open Floor – Come and work on what you'd like to work on! Less of a formal class and more open floor time. Open-ended. |
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.