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Axiom Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in St. Louis, Missouri
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule axiommartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 314-479-9657
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–8:45 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 6–8:45 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They work hard to make each class different and fun for the kids!”
“My 4 year old is in the Little Kickers class and she has so much fun, but doesn't realize she is also learning respect, patience, gross motor skills, and self defense.”
Other martial arts here
“I've studied karate, BJJ, muay thai, and others, but rarely if ever used any of it.”
“I've found the hapkido to be the most applicable martial art to what I've actually had to use to control a suspect.”
“I've studied karate, BJJ, muay thai, and others, but rarely if ever used any of it.”
“My 4 year old is in the Little Kickers class and she has so much fun, but doesn't realize she is also learning respect, patience, gross motor skills, and self defense.”
What students say
“The training environment is welcoming, family-friendly, and perfect for all ages and experience levels.”
“My 4 year old is in the Little Kickers class and she has so much fun, but doesn't realize she is also learning respect, patience, gross motor skills, and self defense.”
From the reviews
Axiom Martial Arts is truly outstanding! The instructors are knowledgeable, professional, and passionate about helping students grow in both skill and confidence. The training environment is welcoming, family-friendly, and perfect for all ages and experience levels.
My 4 year old is in the Little Kickers class and she has so much fun, but doesn't realize she is also learning respect, patience, gross motor skills, and self defense. The instructors are all wonderful and truly feel like a family community. They work hard to make each class different and fun for the kids!
Been training here for over a year and have had a great time. I've worked in law enforcement and tactical security. In real encounters, I've found that I what I use the most is control techniques. I've studied karate, BJJ, muay thai, and others, but rarely if ever used any of it.
My son has gone here for 6 months and we love it. Everyone is helpful and kind. We have noticed a huge difference in our son since starting Taekwondo
New to taekwondo? Start at Axiom Martial Arts
Axiom 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.
Your first taekwondo class at Axiom 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.
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