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Baeplex
4.9 ★★★★★ 99 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Williamsburg, Virginia
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 (ages 2–17) — 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 baeplex.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (757) 784-7940
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8:15 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8:15 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Discipline, Respect, merit based rewards keep kids (and adults) engaged while seeding important concepts that can help society as a whole.”
“My son has an awesome experience, including taekwondo skills, which allows him a self defense developing activity.”
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“My son has an awesome experience, including taekwondo skills, which allows him a self defense developing activity.”
What students say
“Their Trunk or Treat event was an awesome way to give back to the community and something we plan to attend every year they're willing to put it on.”
“I have enjoyed the classes with and without my son, and I think this is an excellent program, in both physical fitness and technique, this school has been exceeding expectations.”
“As well as Deb who works so well to help with my children while I train. I love that they have events regularly and the building is just beautiful to say the least.”
“I’m probably the pickiest parent ever and I’m very hard to please, however, I have to say that I’m completely impressed with Master Ash and Baeplex.”
“My son is currently is 8 years old, and has achieved a advance blue belt rank in the program, and has learned a great deal.”
“We have been attending Baeplex for one year and I have Aden a significant improvement in her her attitude, respect, and most importantly her confidence.”
From the reviews
Master Ash and his team provide a family friendly environment where we can strengthen our minds and bodies. As someone with former Martial Arts and combat training, I still find a rewarding challenge while keeping it fun for the family.
Baeplex is an extension of family . With core values and integrity at its basis of education and a healthy mixture of defense and proper etiquette of manners . Children and adults alike learn and benefit from the teachings of Master Horn and Master Ash.
Moving to Williamsburg, VA about 4 years, I wanted to enroll my son, who was 5 at the time) into a quality Taekwondo School. The goals being to allow my son to learn a martial art, learn about flexibility, teach responsibility, and allow him to meet other children.
I am very grateful that we chose Baeplex’s summer camp program. my son is a rising kindergartener and has ADHD, naturally I was very nervous about choosing a summer program. I love that baeplex is a family run business and you can feel that with the way they treat the children and families.
New to taekwondo? Start at Baeplex
Baeplex 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 Baeplex
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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