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AK Family Taekwondo Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Eagle River, Alaska
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
- Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule akfamilytkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 907-222-5425
Hours
| Monday | 2:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 2:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 2:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 2:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 2:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son is always happy and excited to go to Taekwondo, and in just a few months his bodily awareness has improved drastically, along with his willingness to help at home (yes!”
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What students say
“Whether you are a beginner or an advanced martial artist, AK Family Taekwondo will grow and hone your skills within your capability.”
“I have witnessed such a positive transformation in their self-confidence, self-control, respect/attitudes, and love for fitness since coming to AK Family Taekwondo.”
“My son continued with the after school program and is I love with taekwondo, he wants to be a master of taekwondo!”
“However, despite their obvious differences, they both thrive at AK Family Taekwondo where every program has an emphasis on respect, self-confidence, and personal discipline.”
From the reviews
AK Family Taekwondo is a very family friendly school that offers in-service day childcare, afterschool & summer camp programs and more. Master Lee and Master Seo welcome all age groups, from toddlers to seniors and those of varying athletic ability.
My five and six-year-old daughters attend here, and they absolutely love it! I have witnessed such a positive transformation in their self-confidence, self-control, respect/attitudes, and love for fitness since coming to AK Family Taekwondo.
We were interested in taekwondo for our toddler and luckily AK Family Taekwondo had a booth at this year's Bearpaw festival. We did the orientation and were very impressed with the class and staff.
AK Family Taekwondo is hands-down one of the best youth programs in Alaska! Every program, from afterschool to summer camp, is an amazing experience packed with positive messaging, fun activities, and a safe, supportive environment.
New to taekwondo? Start at AK Family Taekwondo Martial Arts
AK Family Taekwondo Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly school, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never trained or set foot in a dojang, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build fundamentals (stances, blocks, kicks, and basic forms) for weeks, sparring eases in gradually and with gear on, and instructors keep it controlled and safe. Third, all ages and all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first taekwondo class at AK Family Taekwondo 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.
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