Aspire Performance Center

09/17/2026

As we continue our instructor spot lights, meet Master Brent

Master Brent Eklund is a Kukkiwon Certified Black Belt and a valued member of the Aspire Performance Center coaching team. Having trained under both Master Roger Willard and Master Len Lawrence, Master Brent has developed his own unique approach to martial arts by combining the strengths of both ins...

09/17/2026

💙 We’ve got a question for you! 👇

First, we want to say THANK YOU! 🙏

Over the last several months, we’ve seen our page continue to grow. More people are seeing our posts, watching our videos, sharing our content, and following along with what’s happening at Aspire Performance Center.

And honestly… we appreciate it more than you know! 👊

We want to keep that momentum going, but we also want to make sure we’re sharing things YOU actually want to see.

So tell us in the comments:

🥋 What Aspire content do you enjoy most?
👊 Training & sparring videos?
🏆 Student accomplishments?
💪 Fitness content?
😂 The fun and behind-the-scenes stuff?
📚 Instructor tips and knowledge?
❤️ Stories about our students and community?
📣 Updates about new programs and events?

Or is there something you’d like to see that we aren’t currently posting?

Even if you’ve never commented before, this is your chance! 👇

Give us a suggestion, tell us what you enjoy, or just say “KEEP IT COMING!” 😂

We’re listening. And we’re going to keep working to make Aspire Performance Center a place worth following—both inside the building and right here on Facebook.

Thank you for being part of the Aspire family. Let’s keep the momentum going! 🔥💙

👇 What should we post more of?

09/16/2026

As we continue to introduce our instructors, check out the bio for Master Len.

Master Len Lawrence is the Co-Founder of Aspire Performance Center. With decades of martial arts experience, Master’s Degrees in Education and Business, and nearly two decades of teaching at the collegiate level, Master Len combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of how students lea...

09/15/2026

🥊 Another great night of sparring at Aspire!

It was awesome having Marissa and Bethany back in the ring tonight! Both of these ladies can spar at a seriously high level—and they’ll go toe-to-toe with plenty of the guys. 💪

This is what happens when you combine quality training, hard work, consistency, and a big heart. Watching students develop that kind of confidence and ability is one of the best parts of what we do.

And let’s just say… if some would-be perpetrator ever decides to get aggressive with either of these ladies, he’s going to find out pretty quickly that he picked the wrong person. 😳🥊

Train hard. Train smart. Build confidence. Be prepared.

09/14/2026

🥋 Why We Chose the Kukkiwon Path

When we learned that the Kukkiwon represented the international standard for Taekwondo, we made the decision to pursue Kukkiwon certification for our black belts.

At the time we became Kukkiwon certified, it was also the primary requirement for black belts who wanted to participate in the USA Taekwondo State and National Championships.

That was important to us — but there was an even bigger reason.

As educators and law enforcement professionals, we believe credentials should mean something beyond the walls of a school or dojang. We wanted our black belt certification to be something that didn’t simply represent what we had accomplished at Aspire, but something that was recognized beyond our doors and respected anywhere in the world.

That’s what the Kukkiwon path represented to us.

We also believe that being entrusted with students comes with a responsibility for safety and accountability. USA Taekwondo requires adult members to complete SafeSport training and undergo background checks, standards that align closely with the kind of environment we believe every martial arts school should strive to provide.

For us, Taekwondo has always been about more than earning a belt.

It’s about standards, accountability, character and giving our students something that carries meaning far beyond the walls of our dojang. 🥋

Aspire Performance Center
Meet people where they are. Help them grow.

09/13/2026

🐉 GOT A LITTLE ONE WITH A LOT OF ENERGY? 🐉

You know the routine…

They’re bouncing off the walls. 😆
They have a million things to say. 😂
Getting them to focus for more than five minutes can feel like a full-time job. 🤦‍♀️

That’s exactly why we created Lil Dragons at Aspire Performance Center!

Our Lil Dragons program gives kids a place to move, have fun, make friends, and learn how to focus and follow directions—all while being introduced to martial arts in a positive, age-appropriate environment.

🥋 They learn to listen.
🧠 They learn to focus.
👊 They learn to control all that energy.
⭐ They build confidence.
🤝 They learn respect and teamwork.
❤️ And they have FUN doing it!

And maybe the best part for parents?

You’re not just watching your child learn how to throw a kick or punch. You’re watching them develop skills that can help them at home, at school, and everywhere else they go.

🐲 LIL DRAGONS

Tuesdays & Thursdays

👊 Ages 5–7: 5:00–5:40 PM
👊 Ages 7–9: 5:45–6:25 PM

Come let them burn some energy, learn something new, and start building the confidence they’ll carry with them for years to come.

Lil Dragons. BIG potential. 🐉💪

📍 Aspire Performance Center
928 E. Broadway Ave., Norton Shores
🌐 aspiretkd.com
📞 616-813-6654

09/13/2026

🎉🥋 Happy Birthday, Master Len! 🥋🎉

Help us celebrate one of the people who has played such an important role in the Aspire family! Master Len is an incredible instructor, mentor, leader, and we’re incredibly lucky to have him as part of Aspire Performance Center. 👊

Now let’s have a little fun… 😏

What decade do you think Master Len is heading into? 🤔

Don’t overthink it — just drop the emoji that matches your guess in the comments! 👇

🤯 50’s
😎 60’s
😉 70’s
😈 80’s

Let’s see what everyone thinks! 😂

Happy Birthday, Master Len! 🎂🥋 We hope you have an awesome day!

Photo of Master Len and Master MHammed practicing their self defense in a Walmart in Chicago.

09/12/2026

📚 Come see us today! 📚

Aspire Performance Center will be at the Egelston Township Library Story Trail Celebration today, September 12th, from 11 AM to 1:30 PM!

Stop by and say hi — we'd love to meet you and your family. We'll have info on all our programs, including some big news: Aspire Taekwondo is now Aspire Performance Center! Same location, five new instructors, and a lot more ways to train:

🥋 Taekwondo
🥊 Muay Thai & Kickboxing
🥊 MMA
🤼 Wrestling
☯️ Tai Chi
..plus a fully equipped fitness center for members.

Bring the kids, enjoy the story trail, and swing by our table for more info. Hope to see you there!

📍 Norton Shores, MI
📞 Master Roger — 616-813-6654
🌐 aspiretkd.com

Norton Shores taekwondo for kids and adults. Free 2-week trial. $120/month membership. Call (616) 813-6654.

09/11/2026

Go team USA🇺🇸
and go Master Ron Southwick!

09/11/2026

🥊 Aspire Performance Center Schedule Update

We’re making some adjustments to our weekly training schedule as we continue building the strongest training opportunities and coaching team possible for our students.

Beginning moving forward, we will be suspending our Saturday classes at this time.

One of the reasons for this change is that Coach Juan Romero and Coach Steve Stark are putting their efforts into expanding our weekday training opportunities and creating more time for students to train with them.

🔥 More Muay Thai Training!

Our Monday and Wednesday Muay Thai sessions will be moving to 5:00 PM and expanding to two full hours of training.

That gives our Muay Thai students more time each week to work on technique, conditioning, drills, pad work, sparring, and overall development.

🤼 Wrestling Update

Coach Justin Allison will be in training through November and will not be available for the Friday or Saturday wrestling classes during that time. We’re looking forward to having him back and continuing to develop our wrestling program when he returns.

At Aspire, we’re continually listening to our students, paying attention to what training opportunities work best, and working with our instructors to build a schedule that works well for our students, our coaches, and their families.

Our goal is to continue building an exceptional training environment with a great team of instructors and meaningful opportunities for our students to grow across multiple disciplines.

Thank you to everyone who continues to train with us, provide feedback, and be part of what we’re building at Aspire Performance Center. 👊

Train together. Get better together.