The Personal Power Plan · Ages 3 to 17 · Troy, MI
The Personal Power Plan: Customized Goals for Every Child.
For over 34 years, Troy families have trusted us to build children who are strong on the inside — confident, disciplined, and ready for life’s challenges. The Personal Power Plan is a customized roadmap built around your child’s goals.
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A Kids-Only Program
Why Parents in Troy Choose Mastery Martial Arts
Most martial arts schools focus on teaching a specific style. We focus on developing the whole child. Our kids-only program is designed for one thing: to give children the tools to succeed in life. We use martial arts as a vehicle to teach leadership, confidence, and the discipline they need to thrive at home, at school, and in our community.
Our program is designed exclusively for kids ages 4 through 12, which means every lesson, every activity, and every interaction is age-appropriate. We’re not trying to teach adult techniques to small bodies. We’re building a foundation of confidence and self-control that will serve them for decades to come.
Kids in Troy don’t need more pressure or competition. They need a safe place to grow at their own pace — to become a little braver, a little more focused, and a lot more capable than they were the month before. Parents tell us they see the difference at home: better listening, more respect, and a willingness to try new things without fear of failure.
What Makes Our Program Different
The Personal Power Plan
This isn’t a one-size-fits-all curriculum — it’s a customized roadmap for your child’s personal growth, and the biggest upgrade to our program in our 34-year history. Here’s how it works.
Our age-specific curriculum for kids 4–12 ensures the lessons are always engaging and effective, helping your child build not just skill, but true confidence and discipline.
We Listen
We sit down with you and your child to understand what matters most. Is it building rock-solid confidence? Developing laser-like focus? Improving respectful communication? You tell us.
We Design
Based on those goals, our chief instructor, Denny Strecker, designs a unique success system for your child — integrating their personal goals into their martial arts training for the entire year.
We Track Progress
The Personal Power Plan is a living document. With monthly check-ins, you will see real, measurable progress in the areas that matter to your family. No more guessing if things are getting better — you will know.
Age-Specific Curriculum
Find the Right Program
As children grow, their goals evolve. The Personal Power Plan adapts at every stage — from building focus in our youngest students to developing leadership and resilience in pre-teens and teens.
We also proudly serve neighboring communities: Birmingham, Royal Oak, and the surrounding Troy area.
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Real-World Results from 34 Years in Troy
After working with children in Troy for over three decades, we’ve learned what it takes to bring out the best in them. It’s not about shouting or endless drills. It’s about providing a structured, supportive environment where they can achieve small wins that build into life-changing momentum.
Our 277 Google reviews, with a 4.9-star average, reflect the trust that local parents have placed in our program. We believe this is because we’re not just teaching kicks and punches — we’re building future leaders.
Your partners in Troy, MI. Our chief instructor, Denny Strecker, has lived in Troy most of his life. He was one of the first students when Bemis Elementary opened, then graduated from Boulan Park Middle School and Troy High. Denny is also a Bonus Dad to Donovan at Bemis and Logan at Boulan Park. Our commitment is to the families in our Troy community — we see our role as your partner in helping raise a strong, independent, and kind child who makes good decisions, even when you’re not there.
Common Questions
Is This Right for My Child?
We often hear concerns from parents about whether their child is a good fit for martial arts. Here are the questions we hear most.
My child is shy — will this really help?
In our experience, shy children often thrive here. The Personal Power Plan allows us to focus on small, confidence-building steps that help them find their voice. We see children go from hiding behind their parents’ legs to confidently leading a warm-up drill.
Will it help my child focus?
Our program is designed to improve focus. The structured goals and monthly check-ins help children learn to concentrate and follow through — a skill that directly translates to better performance in school and at home.
Will martial arts make my child aggressive?
Just the opposite. The core of our teaching is discipline and respect. We frame martial arts as the tool to help children develop self-control and better listening skills, both in our school and at home.
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See the Difference for Yourself.
We offer a free, no-pressure 1-on-1 Introductory Lesson where we get to know your child and you see our school. Afterward, you’ll have the option of a 30 free days of regular classes. Let’s work together to create your child’s Personal Power Plan and build their brightest future.
Get My Child’s Free 30-Day Pass →Includes a free 1-on-1 intro lesson + 30 free days · Troy, Michigan · (248) 247-7353