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Colbert's Taekwondo Academy

4.9 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Pensacola, Florida

Taekwondo school Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Sparring

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
  • Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule calvincolbert.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (850) 476-1188

Hours

Monday 2–8 PM
Tuesday 2–8 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 2–8 PM
Friday 2–8 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 Colbert's Taekwondo Academy, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 5 mentions

“And for everything you get — the quality instruction, the character development, the confidence our kids have built — the value is truly outstanding.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 7 mentions

“In addition to teaching self-defense and physical fitness, the instructors also instill important values such as respect, discipline, and perseverance.”

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🎓 Belt Testing

“These values are reinforced through regular testing and belt promotions, which give students a sense of accomplishment and motivation to continue their training.”

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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 Colbert's Taekwondo Academy — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 4 mentions

“In addition to teaching self-defense and physical fitness, the instructors also instill important values such as respect, discipline, and perseverance.”

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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 20 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 5 mentions

“I love being part of this school Grandmaster Colbert is an excellent instructor and guide.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 10 mentions

“The instructors are highly skilled and experienced, and they create a welcoming and supportive environment for students of all ages and skill levels.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 14 mentions

“The instructors are highly skilled and experienced, and they create a welcoming and supportive environment for students of all ages and skill levels.”

certified & recognized school 6 mentions

“Master Colbert exemplifies the qualities of a truly great teacher, and his lessons go far beyond martial arts.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“The monthly cost is a bargain, well worth it.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 12 mentions

“In addition to teaching self-defense and physical fitness, the instructors also instill important values such as respect, discipline, and perseverance.”

From the reviews

Both of my boys have had great experiences here. Mr. Colbert is an outstanding instructor, teaching respect and self-discipline as well as martial arts. He is amazing with kids of all ages (my younger son started when he was 5). I cannot recommend this studio highly enough!

★★★★★ — Samantha, Jul 2019

I cannot say enough about this Academy! Mr. Colbert is an outstanding Master Instructor and the Student Instructors are incredibly gifted and dedicated; they set such an exemplary example for the younger group, lovingly called the Little Ninjas. It's a sincere pleasure to be a part of this family.

★★★★★ — Shauna, Dec 2013

Colbert's Taekwondo is a Well-rounded martial arts. He teaches us how to protect yourself and to get alway he teach how to be respect others he works with people and the price is right if you want to be in taekwndo chack him out you want regret it

★★★★★ — Landon, Oct 2021

Colbert's Taekwondo Academy is awsome its a welrounded sport teaches you to protect yourself, discipline stop control and much more its open to all ages and colbert's taekwondo welcomes all people with disabilities

★★★★★ — Kelly, Feb 2026

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New to taekwondo? Start at Colbert's Taekwondo Academy

Colbert'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.

Check beginner classes on their site

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

8628 Pensacola Blvd, Pensacola, FL32534

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