Southside Dojo

Southside Dojo is a martial arts school in Portage, MI. This non-profit facility provides training for students of all ages, ranging from children as young as five to adults. The school offers a wide variety of specialized classes, including karate, aikido, jujitsu, kendo, kobudo, arnis, baguazhang, traditional jujutsu, and medieval European sword arts. With a 4.60 rating, the dojo serves the local community through a diverse curriculum taught by instructors with decades of experience.

As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, the dojo is operated as a club where instructors donate their time to the arts. The facility features a 3,000 square foot training area utilizing a Denver Judo floating floor system, which consists of both hardwood and dedicated mats that can be combined into a seamless tatami training space. Membership is designed to be accessible, using a single fee that covers all available martial arts classes without the requirement of contracts.

The business is located on Portage Road, about a mile from West Lake and a short drive from Lakeview Park and the Austin Lake Public Access area.

The business maintains well-documented information online, and its website is structured so that search engines can read it cleanly. This ensures that their details are easily accessible to those looking for martial arts training in the area.

Southside Dojo provides a dedicated space for family training and student growth through a diverse range of martial arts disciplines in Portage.