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Academy of Life and Leadership Taekwondo

4.9 ★★★★★ 138 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Colorado Springs, Colorado

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

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 (ages 4) — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
  • Women's classes dedicated women's taekwondo classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
  • 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 family-taekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (719) 260-4700

Hours

Monday 2–7:30 PM
Tuesday 2–7:30 PM
Wednesday 2–7:30 PM
Thursday 2–7:30 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 10 AM–2 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 Academy of Life and Leadership Taekwondo, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 18 mentions

“My son has been in classes here since he was 5 years old and has built confidence in his physical abilities, mental focus, and public speaking.”

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🐲 Little Dragons

“Our son has been thriving in the Little Dragons class, and the confidence and skills he's gained have far exceeded our expectations.”

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Teens 2 mentions

“The teens that go here show tons of respect and are very courteous.”

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🎬 Demo Team 2 mentions

“There is such a strong community surrounding everything from classes to activities to competitions and demonstrations.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“By the way am 62 years old, Ian doing the class both for the exercise benefits it offers and a way of means to help protect myself and family if need be.”

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🎓 Belt Testing 2 mentions

“She works hard at home to earn stripes.”

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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 Academy of Life and Leadership Taekwondo — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“The patience and skills we learn to grow our abilities and learn self defense.”

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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 138 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 2 mentions

“Master Kunkel is amazing and has so much knowledge and wisdom she shares from her days as an Olympian.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“The coaches and fellow members have created a welcoming environment and we truly love our taekwondo community.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 26 mentions

“By the way am 62 years old, Ian doing the class both for the exercise benefits it offers and a way of means to help protect myself and family if need be.”

📘 strong forms & technique 2 mentions
🧒 strong kids program 5 mentions

“My kid needed focus, and we wanted something that aligned with our faith.”

competition & tournament success 5 mentions

“I had the chance to watch their students and coaches during the Open Colorado Cup Tournament we hosted, and I was extremely impressed.”

From the reviews

A.L.L Team is truly exceptional! I had the chance to watch their students and coaches during the Open Colorado Cup Tournament we hosted, and I was extremely impressed. Their students are strong, disciplined, and highly skilled — a direct reflection of the outstanding training they receive.

★★★★★ — Warriors, Dec 2025

Kids, Teens, Parents. Would HIGHLY recommend this program! This place is Family friendly and the atmosphere is so welcoming. I’ve been apart of this program in and out for roughly 20 years now and, have been given the ability to travel across the world for Missions trips, competitions, tournaments, school…

★★★★★ — Kunkflow, Jun 2023

Family, fun, and friendship. I have been doing Taekwondo for 6 years in total and have enjoyed every minute of it. There is a joy in every class and event that I have attended. I have been challenged both physically and mentally through training inside and outside the dojang.

★★★★★ — Ben, Mar 2023

Five stars aren't enough to express how grateful we are for the positive impact Taekwondo classes have had on our 5-year-old son. Since starting his journey, we've seen a remarkable transformation that has exceeded our expectations.

★★★★★ — Summer, Feb 2024

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Your first taekwondo class at Academy of Life and Leadership Taekwondo

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 Academy of Life and Leadership Taekwondo

1710 Briargate Blvd #749, Colorado Springs, CO80920

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