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Championship Martial Arts - Oak Creek

4.7 ★★★★★ 78 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Oak Creek, Wisconsin

Part of Championship Martial Arts

Taekwondo school Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

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
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule oakcreekmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (414) 250-7615

Hours

Monday 12–9 PM
Tuesday 12–9 PM
Wednesday 12–9 PM
Thursday 12–9 PM
Friday 12–9 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 Championship Martial Arts - Oak Creek, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 35 mentions

“My son wanted nothing to do with karate when we first suggested signing him up with a martial arts school, but once at the evaluation, he was sold.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“I take my autistic son in for one on one lessons and Tom is so patient with him.”

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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 Championship Martial Arts - Oak Creek — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🎽 Karate 17 mentions

“My son wanted nothing to do with karate when we first suggested signing him up with a martial arts school, but once at the evaluation, he was sold.”

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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 78 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Safe and healthy learning environment for kids of all ages to learn Karate at any level (beginner/advanced).”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 6 mentions

“This was a great investment our family made this year that we look forward to every Monday Thursday night with everyone in the class!”

🧒 strong kids program 8 mentions

“My son has come a long ways and I can see his confidence has grown!”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“Watching my daughter’s confidence grow has been worth every penny!”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 22 mentions

“I’m really happy he has a place in addition to school to stay active and build his self-confidence, as well as meet other kids.”

From the reviews

Our family joined Championship Martial Arts 4 years ago and have been so happy with our decision. My kids enjoy karate. My eldest has already earned his black belt and my youngest is working hard to get there too.

★★★★★ — Jill, Nov 2023

Since attending this program my child has experienced so much growth and development mentally and physically! Sensei Tom is patient and on point with all the students and parents alike and teaches in ways the youth seem to pick and get the techniques that stick!

★★★★★ — Stephanie, Apr 2024

Our daughter LOVES it here. She’s grown so much over the past year and her confidence has exploded. The skills she has learned are really sticking and she always looks forward to going. The instructors are fantastic and make classes fun and engaging.

★★★★★ — Caitlin, Apr 2024

Championship Martial Arts is great. Sensei Tom is great with the kids. My daughter is a student there for almost 4 years. My daughter lives going to karate and it has brought her confidence up so much.

★★★★★ — Mike, Oct 2024

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New to taekwondo? Start at Championship Martial Arts - Oak Creek

Championship Martial Arts - Oak Creek 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 Championship Martial Arts - Oak Creek

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 Championship Martial Arts - Oak Creek

8641 S Howell Ave, Oak Creek, WI53154

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