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Brian Chewning’s GetRaw Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Lexington, Kentucky

Taekwondo school Kids & teens Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
  • Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
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  • Website & schedule brianchewningtkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (859) 223-2842

Hours

Monday 12–8 PM
Tuesday 12–8 PM
Wednesday 2–8 PM
Thursday 2–8 PM
Friday 2–8 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and tournaments — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Taekwondo classes on the schedule at Brian Chewning’s GetRaw Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 20 mentions

“The friendly instructors and students have increased the confidence of my son who has struggled at other athletic activities.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“Students learn valuable self-defense skills as well as critical values such as honor, respect, and perseverance.”

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Other martial arts here

Taekwondo schools are often multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Brian Chewning’s GetRaw Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“Students learn valuable self-defense skills as well as critical values such as honor, respect, and perseverance.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the school's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want hapkido, karate, or judo alongside your taekwondo, confirm the current schedule with the school.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 30 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 15 mentions

“This is a very family-oriented atmosphere and I write this review without hesitation as a recommendation for anyone considering this for their own martial arts journey.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“We want our kids to excel and do what they love without limits, but we are so much more interested in their moral and spiritual growth.”

certified & recognized school 11 mentions

“Master Chewning’s facility is family centered where the skill of martial arts is coupled with leadership, respect, courage and discipline.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 15 mentions

“Master Chewning’s facility is family centered where the skill of martial arts is coupled with leadership, respect, courage and discipline.”

From the reviews

Don't look anywhere else. You will find more than amazing Martial Arts instruction here. You will find true mentors for your children and entire family in Master Chewning and his incredible staff.

★★★★★ — Laura, Apr 2019

Four years ago, I brought in my 10 yr old daughter who was, at the time, struggling with low muscle tone (strength) and self-esteem. Fast forward four years. She is now a 2nd degree level 1 black belt who smashes wood. 😂 Her confidence has soared.

★★★★★ — Deah, Apr 2019

Master Chewning and his team of instructors have really challenged our daughters in their martial arts journey. We came to Get RAW from another dojang in Lexington in January 2020 and haven't regretted that decision even through pandemic induced alterations.

★★★★★ — Drew, Jun 2020

Our son is so happy to be part of this group! We have moved 3 times which necessitated finding a different TKD studio each time. We want him to learn discipline, life skills, and accountability through TKD; we need it to be more than kicking and punching.

★★★★★ — Lucinda, Oct 2019

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Your first taekwondo class at Brian Chewning’s GetRaw 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.

Taekwondo is a martial art and a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Brian Chewning’s GetRaw Martial Arts

3323 Partner Pl Ste 16, Lexington, KY40503

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