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Arizona Taekwondo
4.7 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Chandler, Arizona
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo · Kukkiwon-certified — based on the school's own site and student reviews. Taekwondo systems (Olympic/World Taekwondo, ITF, and ATA/Songahm) differ in forms, sparring rules, and tournaments; if lineage matters to you, confirm it with the school. ATA vs WT vs ITF, explained →
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
- 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule arizonataekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (480) 442-3150
Hours
| Monday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“These guys were running a car wash to raise money for the earthquake fund and I just thought it was so nice to see kids being empowered to make a difference.”
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What students say
“The training is challenging but supportive, and you can tell they’re invested in every student’s progress.”
“It is a place where the spirit of Taekwondo, forms, and everything about Taekwondo are taught properly from the basics, so it is a place I can really trust.”
“They are great with kids, and my son loves going.”
“The masters and instructors here really care, and have put much time and effort in every student to do well in competition and even in their day to day life.”
“I've been with AZTKD for about 10 years, starting as a white belt when I was 11 and currently a 3rd dan black belt at 22.”
“They’re skilled, caring, and really focus on preparing students for competitions.”
From the reviews
We love Arizona Taekwondo. Our kids have been attending this dojang for the last 4 years. The masters there are very determined to teach the kids to their desired level. Whether their focus is on a competing level or mastering their technics.
We love this tae kwon do gym. All the instructors are very firm, but nurturing to the kids. They hold the kids to a high standard but have reasonable expectations. I love how they promote confidence and respect.
I can confidently say that this is a place where the director and all staff teach at a very high level and take care of students with great care. They teach the authenticity of Takwondo properly. And there are various exercise equipments that you can use in addition to Taekwondo.
I am really satisfied with going there with my child. It is a good place not only for young children but also for adults. It is a place where the spirit of Taekwondo, forms, and everything about Taekwondo are taught properly from the basics, so it is a place I can really trust.
New to taekwondo? Start at Arizona Taekwondo
Arizona Taekwondo 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 Arizona Taekwondo
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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