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Briargate Taekwondo
4.8 ★★★★★ 63 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Colorado Springs, Colorado
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 — 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule springstaekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (719) 495-0909
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 4–8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It's a wonderful place for kids (or students of any age), and is a place we've been thankful to see our kids grow as athletes and as people.”
“We started here (ages 5 and 7) looking to improve focus and strength, but we stayed because they are building so much more.”
“There are opportunities to connect in camps and shared celebrations of students' achievements, to participate in parent's nights out, to be involved in the demonstration team.”
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What students say
“As I grew through the ranks the master continued to be a great a friend and I eventually became an instructor and got my black belt.”
“Such a great school, started here as a white belt with minimal experience and was accepted wholly as part of the family.”
“My daughter has grown so much in discipline and Matthew is an incredible teacher who cares about his students.”
“As I grew through the ranks the master continued to be a great a friend and I eventually became an instructor and got my black belt.”
“He has alot of support needs as a neurospicy child trying to make it in this world- and taekwando has helped him focus and become more disciplined.”
From the reviews
Briargate Taekwondo welcomes families where they are and builds kids up no matter their abilities! We started here (ages 5 and 7) looking to improve focus and strength, but we stayed because they are building so much more.
Such a great school, started here as a white belt with minimal experience and was accepted wholly as part of the family. As I grew through the ranks the master continued to be a great a friend and I eventually became an instructor and got my black belt.
I highly recommend Briargate Taekwondo! From the very first experience, it was clear that this is not just a place to learn techniques and skills in Taekwondo, but also a space where personal growth and character development are prioritized.
As a mom of an autistic/adhd child, I cannot say enough good things about this wonderful business. We have been with Briargate for a month now and there has been such an amazing change in my kiddos behavior.
New to taekwondo? Start at Briargate Taekwondo
Briargate 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 Briargate 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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