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Changing Lives Martial Arts Greenbrier
4.4 ★★★★☆ 53 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Chesapeake, Virginia
Plan your first class
- Membership memberships run around $137/mo — many schools also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-student rates
- 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
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- Website & schedule atakick.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 757-745-4644
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 am–1 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–1 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–1 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–1 pm, 4–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The instructors share their knowledge through practice for the children within class and show patience in their learning process of the art.”
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What students say
“I am completely humbled by the support I have gotten for my family during troubled times.”
“Changing Lives Martial Arts has been amazing for my kid’s confidence and discipline.”
“I have seen kids start with no discipline and come out in a few months with discipline and the urge to leader other students.”
From the reviews
Changing Lives Martial Arts has been amazing for my kid’s confidence and discipline. The instructors go out of their way to get to know the kids and encourage them through their journey through taekwondo.
My son is Autistic and it can sometimes be difficult finding places (sports or otherwise) that are able to accommodate him.. the instructors here have gone above and beyond accommodating and understanding his “quirks” and differences, and that alone is worth a million stars.
I am extremely happy at Greenbrier Changing Lives Martial Arts. My 4-year old son wanted to learn martial arts. I decided to sign both him and his older brother up for classes. My younger son is now 5 and has matured tremendously in the past 10 months. The money is well worth it seeing how well he is learning.
Ever hear the term “it takes a village”? I just sat down for the evening and try to reflect on my day and I would be remissed if I didn’t take the opportunity to thank each of the instructors. I am completely humbled by the support I have gotten for my family during troubled times.
New to taekwondo? Start at Changing Lives Martial Arts Greenbrier
Changing Lives Martial Arts Greenbrier 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.
Your first taekwondo class at Changing Lives Martial Arts Greenbrier
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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