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Cheetah Kicks Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 195 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in McKinney, Texas

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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
  • Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule cheetahkicks.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (469) 927-8291

Hours

Monday 2–9 PM
Tuesday 2–9 PM
Wednesday 2–9 PM
Thursday 2–9 PM
Friday 2–9 PM
Saturday 9 AM–3 PM
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 Cheetah Kicks Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 30 mentions

“My daughter has been attending regularly and not only enjoys the classes but has also grown stronger and more confident through their training.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“They have an excellent teaching faculty which helps our son learn techniques for self-defense.”

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🎓 Belt Testing 3 mentions

“Best instructors, she looks forward for every class, gets excited for every new color stripe that she earns on her 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 Cheetah Kicks Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“They have an excellent teaching faculty which helps our son learn techniques for self-defense.”

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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 195 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 11 mentions

“The learning environment is friendly and supportive, making it a great place for both beginners and experienced martial artists.”

📘 strong forms & technique 3 mentions

“She is practicing the current Tornado kicks at home and we are so happy how instructors focus on every detail and encourage kids to give their best every single time.”

🧒 strong kids program 9 mentions

“Watching my daughter grow stronger, more confident, and disciplined through Cheetah Kicks Martial Arts has been such an amazing journey.”

certified & recognized school 2 mentions

“My son is coming to Master Reza Saffar and Master Arrash Atlasi since he was in Kindergarten.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 25 mentions

“She is practicing the current Tornado kicks at home and we are so happy how instructors focus on every detail and encourage kids to give their best every single time.”

From the reviews

My son is coming to Master Reza Saffar and Master Arrash Atlasi since he was in Kindergarten. At first it was not easy for him he used to cry but then Because of both the masters and the instructors he felt good and Confident. He started to enjoy coming to the classes and now he is degree one Black belt.

★★★★★ — Kriti, Jan 2026

My daughter has been going to Cheetah kicks for almost an year now. Along with physically getting strong we have seen huge improvement in her focus, flexibility and agility levels. Best instructors, she looks forward for every class, gets excited for every new color stripe that she earns on her belt.

★★★★★ — Deepthi, Aug 2024

Moved in from SC to TX and after a year long wait , it was absolutely a blessing to have sealed a spot with Cheetah Kids for my 6 year old. The coaches are thorough professionals unlike other centers(Based on my past experiences).

★★★★★ — Prashanth, Mar 2023

We’ve been with Cheetah Kicks for over 2 years now, and I can’t say enough good things about it. All the coaches and staff are incredibly nice, supportive, and friendly. My daughter has been attending regularly and not only enjoys the classes but has also grown stronger and more confident through their training.

★★★★★ — Sameera, Jun 2025

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New to taekwondo? Start at Cheetah Kicks Martial Arts

Cheetah Kicks Martial Arts 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first taekwondo class at Cheetah Kicks 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 Cheetah Kicks Martial Arts

260 N Coit Rd suit 150, McKinney, TX75071

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