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Alpha & Omega Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 72 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Laurel, Maryland

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule alphaomegamartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (301) 717-6697

Hours

Monday 12–8 PM
Tuesday 12–8 PM
Wednesday 12–8 PM
Thursday 12–8 PM
Friday 12–8 PM
Saturday 9 AM–1 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 Alpha & Omega Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 38 mentions

“Alpha & Omega offers a unique service to the community that helps the children to build confidence, discipline and respect.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Alpha & Omega teaches confidence, respect, self defense and achievements for all ages.”

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

🛡️ Self-Defense

“Alpha & Omega teaches confidence, respect, self defense and achievements for all ages.”

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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 72 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 2 mentions

“Master José instructors are knowledgeable, friendly and patient.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“Alpha & Omega teaches confidence, respect, self defense and achievements for all ages.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 10 mentions

“I highly recommend Alpha and Omega Martial Arts to anyone looking for a comprehensive and supportive martial arts education.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“They foster a positive and respectful learning environment that has significantly boosted my son's confidence and discipline.”

certified & recognized school 6 mentions

“I'm now a coach myself and have learned so much from the staff and Master Jose.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 25 mentions

“Not only have they progressed in martial arts, but they have applied the things that have been taught to them (discipline, confidence, and self control) in there everyday life.”

From the reviews

Since the first day my son loved the atmosphere. Friendly staff and very serious in what they doing. I think I took the best decision to put my son at this School. He just got his blue belt and he still rocking !!!!Thank you team for all your help to the Kids and the communication with parents… I totally recommended!!!

★★★★★ — Rodrigo, May 2023

My 7-year-old son has been attending Alpha Omega Martial Arts for almost a year now. It has been a very positive experience for him and my whole family. They make sure all the children are welcomed and having a great time.

★★★★★ — Valincia, Sep 2019

This is my sons first year at Alpha and Omega and I can honestly say I am thoroughly impressed! I’m not sure why I hadn’t heard of this place sooner, but both my son and I LOVE it. He enjoys his days out of school so he can spend the entire day there. The staff and Master Jose are very kind, warm and welcoming.

★★★★★ — Angel, Dec 2017

I am absolutely thrilled with the experience my son has had at Alpha and Omega Martial Arts! The instructors are not only highly skilled but also incredibly patient and encouraging. They foster a positive and respectful learning environment that has significantly boosted my son's confidence and discipline.

★★★★★ — Telmy, Jul 2024

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New to taekwondo? Start at Alpha & Omega Martial Arts

Alpha & Omega 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first taekwondo class at Alpha & Omega 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 Alpha & Omega Martial Arts

14504 Greenview Dr Ste 102, Laurel, MD20708

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