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A Charity Empowered to Save Souls, home of World Class Taekwon-Do

5 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Longwood, Florida

Part of World Class Tae Kwon Do

Taekwondo school ITF Free trial Affiliated Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

Style / system: ITF (Traditional) — based on the school's own site and student reviews. Taekwondo systems (Olympic/World Taekwondo, ITF, and ATA/Songahm) differ in forms, sparring rules, and tournaments; if lineage matters to you, confirm it with the school. ATA vs WT vs ITF, explained →

Affiliated school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized taekwondo organization or franchise (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon certification, World Taekwondo, or ITF). If credentials matter to you, ask which association the school belongs to and where the head instructor earned their black-belt (dan) rank and certification.

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most schools welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule acetss.org — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (321) 338-3561

Hours

Monday 10 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–9 PM
Thursday 10 AM–9 PM
Friday 10 AM–9 PM
Saturday 10 AM–5 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and tournaments — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Taekwondo classes on the schedule at A Charity Empowered to Save Souls, home of World Class Taekwon-Do, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 6 mentions

“They put their heart into their teaching, and make sure the kids are learning practical and applicable, martial arts skills!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 12 mentions

“Also, as a Certified Divorce Coach, working in the area of abuse, I can tell you the program Master G teaches for self-defense is amazing and well put together!”

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🎓 Belt Testing

“We were really excited and so proud of my brother who recently recieved his yellow stripe belt.”

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Other martial arts here

Taekwondo schools are often multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at A Charity Empowered to Save Souls, home of World Class Taekwon-Do — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 10 mentions

“Also, as a Certified Divorce Coach, working in the area of abuse, I can tell you the program Master G teaches for self-defense is amazing and well put together!”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the school's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want hapkido, karate, or judo alongside your taekwondo, confirm the current schedule with the school.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 24 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 6 mentions

“I can’t imagine having a better master, master G does an amazing job making class both fun and educational.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 7 mentions

“I am the Performing Arts Manager for Community Art Connection (soon to be Mephibo's House) with Northland Church, and we have the privilege of learning from Master G weekly.”

📘 strong forms & technique 2 mentions

“Anyone at any level can do her class and come away with some solid techniques to get out of scary situations!”

certified & recognized school 23 mentions

“Master G and ACETSS have been a supportive partner for the Orlando Youth Alliance (OYA): a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults, for a few years now!”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 9 mentions

“I have had my phone stolen from me while walking by myself at night and this class gave me the confidence back to protect myself if I were to ever be attached again.”

From the reviews

I have had the privilege and honor to take part in helping Master Golino take one of my favorite students, who moved to her class, to his black belt. My student struggled with some issues when he came to my class so I worked with him to overcome some of those issues.

★★★★★ — Tina, Sep 2023

I can’t say enough good things about World Class Taekwon-do. The confidence it has given my kids is out of this world. Master G teaches with so much kindness and acceptance of everyone at every level. She truly wants to see people succeed and grow. We are forever thankful for the community as well.

★★★★★ — Bekki, Nov 2025

Best martial arts school! Let me tell you about changes in confidence and self respect gained by my daughter while coming to this class. She is in The Spectrum but she is totally included here. Her behavior has improved, her integrity shows ans definitelly her self control is a plus. Best news: she is happy!

★★★★★ — Albia, May 2024

I’ve had the privilege of personally witnessing Master G’s contributions to ITF Taekwon-Do for over twenty years. During that time she has advanced, and supported, various aspect of Taekwon-Do by teaching the art at a superior technical level, by mentoring and inspiring students, by providing the Unified International…

★★★★★ — Albert, Nov 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 24 reviews →

Your first taekwondo class at A Charity Empowered to Save Souls, home of World Class Taekwon-Do

Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Taekwondo is a martial art and a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find A Charity Empowered to Save Souls, home of World Class Taekwon-Do

Douglas Williams YMCA, 665 Longwood Lake Mary Rd J, Longwood, FL32750

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