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Che Ko Tae Kwon Do Academy
5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Saginaw, Michigan
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most schools welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 3–5) — 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
- Poomsae & forms forms (poomsae) practice — the patterns at the heart of taekwondo and your belt testing
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Website & schedule chekomartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 989-777-3630
The classes they run
“A stellar place for both kids and adults to learn Tae Kwon Do.”
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What students say
“An amazing instructor, with much dedication to the art as well as providing a well rounded experience to the students.”
“Master K is an intelligent guy and tells uplifting stories that help inspire people to believe in themselves.”
“Their discipline has improved as well as their stamina and agility.”
From the reviews
Master Kanaar is by far one of the best instructors in the area. I have trained at several gyms including others that have high belted Tae Kwon Do instructors. Master K uses his teaching experience (He’s a substitute high school teacher), his experience competing nationally and internationally as well as his…
I can’t say enough good things about Master Kanaar and his team. Every instructor is highly skilled and genuinely cares about their students. Some other local schools have a lot of extra costs or limits on how many classes weekly you can participate in. That is not the case here.
A stellar place for both kids and adults to learn Tae Kwon Do. Master K is an intelligent guy and tells uplifting stories that help inspire people to believe in themselves. The classes are both affordable and fun!
Mark has worked with my boys since Baby Dragons. Their discipline has improved as well as their stamina and agility. Highly recommended for any age, child through adult.
New to taekwondo? Start at Che Ko Tae Kwon Do Academy
Che Ko Tae Kwon Do Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. 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 Che Ko 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.
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