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APEX Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 58 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Omaha, Nebraska

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Sparring Competition team

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
  • Women's classes dedicated women's taekwondo classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
  • Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
  • Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule nexmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (402) 305-9337

Hours

Monday 4–9:30 PM
Tuesday 4–9:30 PM
Wednesday 4–9:30 PM
Thursday 4–9:30 PM
Friday 4:30–6:30 PM
Saturday 8–11 AM
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 APEX Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 24 mentions

“Gretna ATA is a great school my son has been in the extreme tigers program for the last year and will be moving up to the traditional program in the next month or so.”

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💪 Women's Classes

“Not only are our kids enrolled and loving every minute, but Apex has also been kind enough to host a Womens self defense class for my office staff.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 7 mentions

“We booked a ladies’ self-defense class with APEX Martial Arts for our book club (we read a fight-heavy novel and got inspired), and Ryan and Sam were incredible instructors.”

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

🛡️ Self-Defense 7 mentions

“We booked a ladies’ self-defense class with APEX Martial Arts for our book club (we read a fight-heavy novel and got inspired), and Ryan and Sam were incredible instructors.”

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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 58 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 3 mentions

“We booked a ladies’ self-defense class with APEX Martial Arts for our book club (we read a fight-heavy novel and got inspired), and Ryan and Sam were incredible instructors.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“Ryan and Sam have created an environment that is welcoming to people of all ages and backgrounds looking to learn skills to build strength and confidence.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 8 mentions

“Ryan and Sam have created an environment that is welcoming to people of all ages and backgrounds looking to learn skills to build strength and confidence.”

📘 strong forms & technique 4 mentions

“The instructors are incredibly experienced and patient, taking time to explain techniques clearly and meet you where you’re at—no ego, no pressure.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“Our son has become more confident and is always a leader at school and in other activities he participates in.”

competition & tournament success 2 mentions

“When they travel for their tournaments, the excitement is grand.”

From the reviews

We have been to several martial arts schools in the Omaha area and Gretna ATA is by far the best! Our son has become more confident and is always a leader at school and in other activities he participates in. Master Miller is exceptional with kids and the classes are always upbeat and positive.

★★★★★ — Kim, Jul 2018

Fantastic school for martial arts! Ryan Miller has such a way with the kids. So respectful, kind hearted, and dedicated in what he teaches. You can really tell he loves what he does. He takes pride in instructing.

★★★★★ — Amanda, Jul 2018

I have had my 6 year old son in ATA Tigers for 8 months and he simply loves it. Even with the young age of the tigers, Mr. Miller does a great job keeping it structured and fun at the same time. Additional to learning the forms, Mr.

★★★★★ — Dan, Jul 2018

Apex Martial Arts is truly a gem. I felt welcomed and supported. The instructors are incredibly experienced and patient, taking time to explain techniques clearly and meet you where you’re at—no ego, no pressure. What really sets them apart is how inclusive and women-friendly the environment is.

★★★★★ — Reva, Jun 2025

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New to taekwondo? Start at APEX Martial Arts

APEX 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 APEX 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 APEX Martial Arts

10156 S 168th Ave, Omaha, NE68136

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