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Asheville Academy of Taekwondo
4.8 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Asheville, North Carolina
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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 ashevilletaekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 828-670-6544
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–6:50 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–6:45 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“After visiting several taekwondo academies in the area, my daughter completely fell for this place and so did I!”
“My son began at age 5, and has truly loved the experience of learning taekwondo.”
“I participated in high school and college athletics and coached at the middle school and youth levels.”
“The school strives for class sizes that allow for a lot of one on one instruction.”
“I have attended nearly all of his practices, all his colored belt testings, and all his tournament participation’s.”
Other martial arts here
“If you like Miyagi-Do karate 🙂- this is your place!”
What students say
“This school has a family spirit and offer a lot of personal growth for kids and adults in a safe and friendly environment.”
“He learns complicated sets of Taekwondo techniques called forms for each colored belt level.”
“My son began at age 5, and has truly loved the experience of learning taekwondo.”
“I have attended nearly all of his practices, all his colored belt testings, and all his tournament participation’s.”
“Master Tener Owner , Alex Jones, Chief Instructor and all the other great instructors are ALWAYS here to help and very patient with their teaching.”
“My boys love going to class, and I love that they’re learning self control of both body and mind!”
From the reviews
This is a fantastic school for those beginning their journey in Taekwondo. They not only care about you as a student but also as a person and make you feel as part of a family. Keep up the good work!
My son and I joined the Asheville Academy of Taekwondo 3 years ago. This school has a family spirit and offer a lot of personal growth for kids and adults in a safe and friendly environment. It is just challenging enough for mental and physical growth but never more than one can handle.
We moved to the area about a year ago, and my then 13 year old daughter was very sad about leaving her taekwondo home. After visiting several taekwondo academies in the area, my daughter completely fell for this place and so did I!
Asheville Academy of Taekwondo is amazing. My son has been learning here for about a year and it has been a wonderful experience. Mr. Toney is patient and kind and genuinely cares about all of his students. I would highly recommend coming here for your Taekwondo journey, you won't be disappointed.
New to taekwondo? Start at Asheville Academy of Taekwondo
Asheville Academy of 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 Asheville Academy of 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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