About Us | Choi Kwang Do school in Novi

I KNOW HOW DIFFICULT AND CONFUSING
FINDING A MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL CAN BE.

I remember when I was a child, feeling uncertainty about beginning martial arts. I wondered if I had what it took to succeed and I wasn’t the most athletic or confident child - quite the opposite. Little did I know that beginning my martial arts journey would be one of the most profound experiences of my life!

When I opened my school in 2006, I made a commitment to serving and empowering the community of Novi by teaching children and adults the confidence, leadership, and fitness skills that can only be achieved through martial arts.

We Share & teach The Same Values You Teach At Home.

Our programs have a strong focus on personal development. The foundations of our morals, values and core character traits are formed in our early years. For this reason, the programs at Ayerst Choi Kwang Do are an essential way to enhance the growth and personal development of young students of all ages.

TRADITIONAL MEETS MODERN: SELF DEFENSE & AWARENESS SKILLS FOR THE REAL WORLD

You may have experienced boredom with your usual fitness routine or reached a plateau in your performance or physical fitness results. Our adult programs are the perfect alternative to a boring gym routine, as they help you develop into your maximum potential both physically and mentally by providing real-life self-defense strategies in a fun, focused environment.

Our Promise at Ayerst Choi Kwang Do:

To Train in the
Highest Quality Martial Arts
Program Available

To Focus On
Personal Development
in a Positive Environment

To Offer Programs
Accessible & Enjoyable
by People of Any Age

WHAT IS CHOI KWANG DO

Choi Kwang Do is the style of martial arts practiced by Ayerst Choi Kwang Do students. Choi Kwang Do is considered to be the most effective martial arts system in the world. It uses natural, easy-to-learn, sequential movements that will enhance your health as you learn self-defense. It uses sequential movement to transfer natural energy from one body segment and allows muscle groups to work intricately together to produce the most effective and powerful movements.
The journey from White Belt to Black Belt is one of incremental learning and skill development, that students of any age and fitness level can embark on.

FUN, EXCITEMENT & PREPARATION: STUDENTS & PARENTS LOVE MARTIAL ARTS TOURNAMENTS!

One of the most fun parts of martial arts training is the ability to test your skills by competing in a tournament. Tournaments are not only fun for competitors, but they also become a great social experience for parents as well!

From sparring to forms to team demos, these awesome competitions are not only a place where our students can test their skills, but also a place where team spirit is built, fears are overcome, and character is developed. Most importantly, they are tons of fun!

One more reason you will love martial arts at Ayerst Choi Kwang Do!

Our classes fill out quickly, therefore

Limited Trial Offers are Available, Act Now!
This is your chance to try our martial arts program at a reduced price with no commitments!

CHOOSE PROGRAM OF INTEREST :

Mike Ayerst does a fantastic job teaching the principles of Choi to all ages, children to adult. Very family friendly! Principles of Choi Kwang Do: Humility Integrity Gentleness Perseverance Self-Control Unbreakable Spirit.

Randy Damore

Ayerst Choi Kwang Do is an incredible place to train. The instructors are patient, kind and knowledgeable.

Jennifer Weston

I have been doing Choi ever since I was 7 and now I am 20 years old it has dramatically changed my life. From a timid little boy to an outgoing and confident young man. It has given me a positive outlook on life. This summer I will go from learning Choi to teaching Choi with hopes that I can make an impact on someone the way it did me.

Alex Ricks

My family and I have trained at ACKD for the past 10 years. All 3 of my girls have learned to be confident and disciplined people through Choi Kwang Do. I love the family atmosphere also. We have several families that train together. I also like the family activities like pizza nights that we do.

Elizabeth Glumb

Ayerst Choi Kwang Do in Novi is an outstanding training facility. It caters to both individuals and families for training. Michael Ayerst and his team of instructors are very knowledgeable and dedicated. They provide an excellent learning environment for students of any age while making it fun. This program encourages students to excel and learn personal development and leadership. The dojang is very spacious and provides a comfortable training atmosphere. A true gem in Novi.

Diane Rossm

I have been going to Ayerst Choi Kwang Do for just over three years and it has been the best sport/activity I have done! The owner, Mr. Ayerst, is one of the nicest and most positive people I have ever met! I highly recommend Choi Kwang Do itself to anyone interested in taking a martial art because it is fun, easy to start, and works around your schedule. You can go whichever days of the week you are free and you can go different days each week. I especially recommend going to ACKD because the instructors are very friendly and helpful and the facility is very nice and large.

Katie S.

My son has been in the class for over a year and he LOVES IT!! Great instructors-the kids learn so much and have fun too.

Michele Cruz

Ayerest Choi Kwang Do is fantastic! It promotes physical fitness, discipline, confidence, and mental well being. The instructor/ owner, Michael Ayerest, is absolutely amazing!! He has been such a positive influence on my son. I strongly recommend it!

Deanna Proske

Canton

Michael Ayerst and team are wonderful people. It's a wonderful family friendly environment. I can't say enough good things about the staff and other families that train there. My entire family trains with him from adults down, elementary, K and a pre-schooler. The principles of CKD are lifelong habits: Humility, Integrity, Self-Control, Unbreakable Spirit, Perseverance, etc....

Chad Pennycuff

Ayerst Choi Kwang Do is the epitome of the highest level of character, integrity, honesty, truth, values & morals. Over the last 10 years they have partnered with our church (St. James of Novi) to assist with our annual Self-Respect/Self-Defense workshop for our middle/high school students & young adults of the parish, & we couldn't be more pleased with how wonderful of a job they do year in, year out! Michael & his team are true professionals & their passion for how they teach is reflected in all of the lives they have empowered & hearts they have touched, including my own. I would recommend their organization to anyone who is looking to better themselves or loved ones, especially our youth!

Kevin MrPeace Szawala

Choi is my therapy and has helped pick me up out of my funk. The Ayerst Family has taken me in, and they have shown me true acceptance and love. On top of all of that, I'm learning to: set goals and achieve them, persevere through adversity, use my voice to stand up for myself, and use self-defense skills in case of immediate danger.

Emily Maureen Davidson

Novi

We love Ayerst Choi Kwang-Do!!! We love that our son learned so much and took pride in what he learned.

Martha Wildermuth

Novi

We Help Parents Raise Confident Leaders & Adults Reach Their True Potential!

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Hi, I’m Michael Ayerst.

I KNOW HOW DIFFICULT AND CONFUSINGFINDING A MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL CAN BE.

We Share & teach The Same Values You Teach At Home.

TRADITIONAL MEETS MODERN: SELF DEFENSE & AWARENESS SKILLS FOR THE REAL WORLD

Our Facility

What Makes Ayerst Choi Kwang Do Different From otherKarate & Taekwondo Schools?

Our Promise at Ayerst Choi Kwang Do:

To Train in the Highest Quality Martial Arts Program Available

To Focus On Personal Development in a Positive Environment

To Offer Programs Accessible & Enjoyable by People of Any Age

WHAT IS CHOI KWANG DO

FUN, EXCITEMENT & PREPARATION: STUDENTS & PARENTS LOVE MARTIAL ARTS TOURNAMENTS!

Our classes fill out quickly, therefore

CHOOSE PROGRAM OF INTEREST :

Michael Ayerst

Owner/Chief Instructor

Nicolas Maisano

Chief Instructor

Susan Cucksey

Head Instructor

Joyce Cucksey

Head Instructor

Elizabeth Glumb

Head Instructor

Alec Ricks

Head Instructor

Ivy Marion

Head Instructor

Carolyn Turner

Instructor

Marisa Ayerst

Assistant Instructor

Sean Ayerst

Assistant Instructor

Abhishek Kumar

Assistant Instructor

Grant Rudd

Assistant Instructor

Anjali Gullapalli

Assistant Instructor

Laura Ayerst

Assistant Instructor

Lynne Meyer

Assistant Instructor

We Help Parents Raise Confident Leaders
& Adults Reach Their True Potential!

I KNOW HOW DIFFICULT AND CONFUSING
FINDING A MARTIAL ARTS SCHOOL CAN BE.

What Makes Ayerst Choi Kwang Do Different From other
Karate & Taekwondo Schools?

To Train in the
Highest Quality Martial Arts
Program Available

To Focus On
Personal Development
in a Positive Environment

To Offer Programs
Accessible & Enjoyable
by People of Any Age