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Central Movement - Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Middletown, Delaware

Taekwondo school Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 4–14) — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
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  • Website & schedule centralmovementde.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (302) 449-0044

Hours

Monday 4–8 PM
Tuesday 4–8 PM
Wednesday 4–8 PM
Thursday 4–8 PM
Friday 4–7:30 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 Central Movement - Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 26 mentions

“We’ve been coming to Central Movement for almost 6 months already and my son has had such a great experience so far!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“We are grateful to have found a program that not just teaches self-defense, but carries out our personal family values as well.”

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🎓 Belt Testing

“I have take my little guy he is 5 and has his green striped belt and my 10 year old he his a first degree black belt.”

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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 Central Movement - Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🎽 Karate 4 mentions

“Kirk is very student-focused and wholeheartedly cares about his students and wants them to learn and be successful in karate and in life!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“We are grateful to have found a program that not just teaches self-defense, but carries out our personal family values as well.”

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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 41 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 10 mentions

“I highly recommend this Martial Arts Center to anyone looking to have their son or daughter in one of the most inviting, friendly, and positive environments.”

🧒 strong kids program 8 mentions

“The thing I love the most is the positive change in my son’s attention, focus, athleticism, and confidence!”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 14 mentions

“Kirk is very student-focused and wholeheartedly cares about his students and wants them to learn and be successful in karate and in life!”

From the reviews

The Instructors and Staff are extremely professional and patient and strive to bring out the best in each student and allow their strengths to shine. I highly recommend this Martial Arts Center to anyone looking to have their son or daughter in one of the most inviting, friendly, and positive environments.

★★★★★ — Lauren, Jun 2024

We’ve been coming to Central Movement for almost 6 months already and my son has had such a great experience so far!!!! He loves going to his classes, and the instructors were incredibly patient with him the first couple classes until he really got the hang of things.

★★★★★ — Allison, Sep 2024

We’ve been attending Central Movement for nearly a year. Our kids love their classes. We already know we’re going to be here for years to come. Mr. Kirk is wonderful with the kids! He remembers every child’s name in every class, even the new kids.

★★★★★ — Mandie, Aug 2024

Central Movement martial arts has been such a huge benefit for my son and my grandson. They have benefited from the classes, becoming more confident, disciplined, and social. Mr & Mrs. Kirk has helped them improve their fitness, self-defense skills, and attitude.

★★★★★ — Jessica, Aug 2024

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Your first taekwondo class at Central Movement - 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 Central Movement - Martial Arts

108 Patriot Dr, Middletown, DE19709

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