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Browns Tae Kwon Do Academy

5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Elizabethton, Tennessee

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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  • 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
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  • Website & schedule brownstaekwondoacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (423) 440-3307

Hours

Monday 5–7 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 5–6 PM
Thursday 6–7:30 PM
Friday 5–6 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 Browns Tae Kwon Do Academy, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

Other martial arts here

Taekwondo schools are often multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Browns Tae Kwon Do Academy — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🎽 Karate

“I go to karate there and I love it so much and it teaches us so much”

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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 8 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“The atmosphere is welcoming, and students of all ages are encouraged to do their best.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 4 mentions

“The classes are fun, well-organized, and build confidence, discipline, and respect while teaching excellent martial arts skills.”

From the reviews

I've had a great experience at Brown's Martial Arts! The instructors are patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely care about helping every student improve. The classes are fun, well-organized, and build confidence, discipline, and respect while teaching excellent martial arts skills.

★★★★★ — Steven, Jul 2026

My son loves it here! You can tell the instructors are patient about the art and their students. Great place!

★★★★★ — Whitney, May 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 8 reviews →

New to taekwondo? Start at Browns Tae Kwon Do Academy

Browns Tae Kwon Do Academy 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.

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Your first taekwondo class at Browns Tae Kwon Do Academy

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 Browns Tae Kwon Do Academy

617 W Elk Ave, Elizabethton, TN37643

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