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Chae's Taekwondo Academy

5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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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
  • Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
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  • Phone +1 757-343-8189

Hours

Monday 4:45–8:30 pm
Tuesday 6–8:30 pm
Wednesday 4:45–8:30 pm
Thursday 6–8:30 pm
Friday 4:45–8:30 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 Chae's Taekwondo Academy, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 18 mentions

“Great place for kids and adults, I should have been a better student years ago though🤦‍♂️”

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What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 14 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 3 mentions

“I highly recommend anyone interested in tkd look no further than Master Paul. He learned from the best in Master Chai.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 4 mentions

“My Family has been going for generations”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“My 4 kids love attending class, and I am amazed at how fast they are progressing!”

certified & recognized school 10 mentions

“Master Paul has a particular gift for capturing and captivating children of all ages, holding their attention, and giving them lessons that are seldom seen in the world today.”

From the reviews

My daughter has been learning from Master Paul at this studio for 2 years. After much research and visiting other schools, we were so happy to have found this one. Chae's TKD is about teaching the art of taekwondo. As another person posted, this is the real deal! The kids learn properly.

★★★★★ — Brenda, Mar 2019

Master Paul has a real gift of capturing the kids attention and motivation. My 4 kids love attending class, and I am amazed at how fast they are progressing!

★★★★★ — Walter, Jan 2024

My son attended chaes for 6 years, started at 4 years old. Earned his blackbelt then we had to move. I highly recommend anyone interested in tkd look no further than Master Paul. He learned from the best in Master Chai. This is real Korean tkd and you will earn everything here nothing is givin.

★★★★★ — Jon, Jan 2026

Fantastic place to begin your martial arts journey for kids and adults. Master Paul has a particular gift for capturing and captivating children of all ages, holding their attention, and giving them lessons that are seldom seen in the world today.

★★★★★ — Mpavlicek, May 2024

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New to taekwondo? Start at Chae's Taekwondo Academy

Chae's Taekwondo 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.

Call about beginner classes: +1 757-343-8189

Your first taekwondo class at Chae's Taekwondo 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 Chae's Taekwondo Academy

841 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA23451

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