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Academy of Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Arnold, Missouri

Taekwondo school Kids & teens Sparring

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  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
  • Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
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  • Website & schedule academyofmartialartsmo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (636) 633-0676

Hours

Monday 6–8 PM
Tuesday 5:30–7:30 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 5:30–7:30 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
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 Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 8 mentions

“We love going here as a family my daughter takes karate and he is real patient with her and all the kids and me and my Husband ❤️ go here and we have learned a lot.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 4 mentions

“Patrick is a great teacher who focuses on supporting his students to be aware of environmental risks and dangers and developing strong self defense skills and tactics.”

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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 Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🎽 Karate

“We love going here as a family my daughter takes karate and he is real patient with her and all the kids and me and my Husband ❤️ go here and we have learned a lot.”

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🦵 Kickboxing

“We learn self defense, Taekwondo, and groundwork in addition to kickboxing.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“Patrick is a great teacher who focuses on supporting his students to be aware of environmental risks and dangers and developing strong self defense skills and tactics.”

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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 15 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 4 mentions

“Pat is a great instructor and he takes time with each child to make sure they learn and it is not just about money to him.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 6 mentions

“We love going here as a family my daughter takes karate and he is real patient with her and all the kids and me and my Husband ❤️ go here and we have learned a lot.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“Enrolled my daughter in his classes and she loves it!”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 3 mentions

“Patrick is a great teacher who focuses on supporting his students to be aware of environmental risks and dangers and developing strong self defense skills and tactics.”

From the reviews

Excellent instructor and very welcoming environment. Enrolled my daughter in his classes and she loves it! just watching Patrick teach all of his younger students was inspiring. He’s a fantastic teacher with a ton of patience and knowledge of all types of martial arts.

★★★★★ — Shane, May 2026

I’ve been training woth Patrick for couple of months, and it has been so fun and educational. He is incredibly welcoming, patient, and knowledgeable. He doesnt just teach moves; he breaks down the 'why' behind every technique, focusing on practical, real-world self-defense rather than just sport sparring.

★★★★★ — Viktoriya, May 2026

My 2 daughters and I have been attending AMA for several years. Patrick is very knowledgable and knows a lot of different styles. We learn self defense, Taekwondo, and groundwork in addition to kickboxing. The actual gym is very basic but has everything you need.

★★★★★ — J, Oct 2024

Patrick is a great teacher who focuses on supporting his students to be aware of environmental risks and dangers and developing strong self defense skills and tactics. Not only is this a great way to exercise and improve physical health, you will learn valuable life skills!

★★★★★ — Meg, Jan 2025

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Your first taekwondo class at Academy of Martial Arts

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 Martial Arts

3740 Telegraph Rd, Arnold, MO63010

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