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Authentic Taekwondo Academy, MUDO USA
5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo — 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 (ages 4–5) — 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 mudous.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 301-977-8668
Hours
| Monday | 3–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–6 pm |
| Thursday | 3–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 3–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11:30 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Both my son's (9yr and 13yrs old) have been going to Mudo USA for almost 2yrs and we love it.”
“Update: It's even better now that we started sparring.”
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What students say
“the master is an authentic korean tkd instructor. he is great with kids.”
“Taekwondo sparring techniques are constantly evolving.”
“Classes are well-organized, and my child has become more focused and confident.”
“Grand Master Choi leads by example and teaches his students to be respectful and disciplined by demonstrating those qualities himself.”
“Grand Master Choi leads by example and teaches his students to be respectful and disciplined by demonstrating those qualities himself.”
From the reviews
We started attending classes this year and go on weekdays. Myself being a total out of shape beginner in his 30's, and my partner out of practice for ~15 years. Grand Master Choi is a wonderful teacher who believes in his students (even when I didn't believe in myself).
Absolutely the BEST "Authentic" Taekwondo academy in the DMV. Both my son's (9yr and 13yrs old) have been going to Mudo USA for almost 2yrs and we love it. We tried many dojo's prior to finding MUDO and we are extremely happy to have found Mudo USA.
My two children matured so much physically and mentally while attending this school. Grand Master Choi leads by example and teaches his students to be respectful and disciplined by demonstrating those qualities himself. Taekwondo sparring techniques are constantly evolving.
I practice here and it's very good, Social Distancing correctly, Master is very friendly
New to taekwondo? Start at Authentic Taekwondo Academy, MUDO USA
Authentic Taekwondo Academy, MUDO USA 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.
Your first taekwondo class at Authentic Taekwondo Academy, MUDO USA
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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