After spending 8 years instructing at Hope College during the 1980's, it was his desire to offer his training and instructing experience to a wider audience including children's classes and women's self-defense. New Heights' first home was at 338 W Washington, Zeeland Michigan and it has remained in this location for the past 29 years.
In 2019, Master Jipping stepped down as head instructor passing the school on to the next generation. Wanting to see the legacy of the school continue for decades to come, instructor, Josh Pickard took over as the owner and head instructor continuing to focus on personal development and practical martial arts training for students of all ages.
In 2019, Master Jipping stepped down as head instructor passing the school on to the next generation. Wanting to see the legacy of the school continue for decades to come, instructor, Josh Pickard took over as the owner and head instructor continuing to focus on personal development and practical martial arts training for students of all ages.
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At New Heights we believe in maintaining the Integrity of martial arts. We are dedicated to keeping our classes safe and ensuring a friendly atmosphere without sacrificing quality of content. When choosing a school for martial arts based instruction there are a lot of things to consider and many red flags to look out for.
Our school has been located in the same facility in Zeeland for the past 30 years. Our floors are all padded with carpet bonded foam for safety with extra seating provided for spectators and family. For the hot summer moths the front half of our building is fully airconditioned and we have a wonderful yard in back for running special outdoor classes.
New Heights Fitness has partnered with the Zeeland Community in many ways. One of these is driving its classes and family principles through our Zeeland Recreation programs. New Heights has been working with Zeeland Recreation since 2002 offering various martial arts based programs to participants of all ages.
At New Heights the safety of our members is among our top priorities. In the event that Zeeland Public Schools close or cancel events due to weather our Zeeland Rec programs will also be canceled in compliance with the ZPS weather procedures. Our Regularly scheduled classes will continue to run as scheduled.
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Lance Kornoelje
Apr 13, 2021
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Jacob Harrelson
Nov 30, 2019
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Josh Pickard and Rick Nipping have done an amazing job building an environment where kids come to both have fun, and learn practical Martial arts and all of the mental benefits that come with it.
Their adult classes are challenging physically and mentally offered at the same time as their kids class. They also have a range of other adult offerings including a kickboxing fitness class and an open sparing night.
Their adult classes are challenging physically and mentally offered at the same time as their kids class. They also have a range of other adult offerings including a kickboxing fitness class and an open sparing night.
Keri McCarthy
Nov 17, 2019
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Vincent Boileau
Jul 21, 2019
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Joseph Nelis
Nov 26, 2016
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