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American Martial Arts Academy - Chester Springs, PA
5 ★★★★★ 110 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania
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 4–12) — 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 chesterspringskarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (484) 985-9440
Hours
| Monday | 3–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–9 PM |
| Thursday | 3–9 PM |
| Friday | 3–9 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They create a welcoming and encouraging environment where both of my daughters, despite their different personalities, feel comfortable and motivated to learn.”
“I would recommend AMAA 10/10 times to anyone, whether your child is in pre-, middle-, or high school, or you want to see what it's all about yourself!”
“My older daughter has moved into the advanced "black belt club" this year, and her increased discipline and improvement is striking.”
Other martial arts here
“It's been about 3 months that my daughter has been going to Karate classes in AMAA, and there is already a significant positive change that I have observed.”
What students say
“Every instructor has been amazing and I have loved to watch my son’s confidence in himself grow.”
“They create a welcoming and encouraging environment where both of my daughters, despite their different personalities, feel comfortable and motivated to learn.”
“They create a welcoming and encouraging environment where both of my daughters, despite their different personalities, feel comfortable and motivated to learn.”
“American Martial Arts Academy has been a very positive experience for my son He enjoys the class and is very confident these days.”
“Not only did I enjoy it, but I also learned how to defend myself, which gave me a lot of confidence and helped me feel stronger and more prepared.”
From the reviews
Mr. Joe and Sensei Paul have been nothing short of phenomenal instructors for my girls. They create a welcoming and encouraging environment where both of my daughters, despite their different personalities, feel comfortable and motivated to learn.
AMAA has been great karate learning school for my kid. We joined this place about a year ago and my kid truly enjoys the class. The instructors Sensei Paul and Mr Joe are excellent in coaching and providing the necessary skills.
My daughters really enjoy karate here at AMAA. The classes are an excellent balance of fun and discipline, and my girls look forward to going to classes each week. The student leadership team provides great role models for the younger kids, contributing to a strong sense of community and growth for younger students.
Our kids have been taking classes for over a year. Kids love the instructors and what they learned here. We are very happy to see the improvements that our kids have achieved.
New to taekwondo? Start at American Martial Arts Academy - Chester Springs, PA
American Martial Arts Academy - Chester Springs, PA comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. 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 American Martial Arts Academy - Chester Springs, PA
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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