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Confidence Martial Arts

4.3 ★★★★☆ 12 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Wilmington, North Carolina

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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  • 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
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  • Website & schedule confidencemartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 910-444-2404

Hours

Monday 10:30 am–8:30 pm
Tuesday 10:30 am–8:30 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am–8:30 pm
Thursday 10:30 am–8:30 pm
Friday 6–9 pm
Saturday 9 am–1 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 Confidence Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 9 mentions

“He and his instructors understand perfectly how to interact with children, young adults, and adults.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“My daughter has learned amazing life skills, self defense techniques, and her self esteem and confidence have soared.”

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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 Confidence Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“My daughter has learned amazing life skills, self defense techniques, and her self esteem and confidence have soared.”

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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 12 Google reviews — in their own words.

📘 strong forms & technique 2 mentions

“My daughter has learned amazing life skills, self defense techniques, and her self esteem and confidence have soared.”

competition & tournament success 3 mentions

“This makes it possable for us to attend 6 or more tournaments a year within an 8 hour drive or less.”

certified & recognized school 4 mentions

“Ata also has ata wide tournaments and other taekwondo wide tournaments.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 11 mentions

“They balance fun and discipline perfectly and teach many important life skills, along with the athleticism and focus nurtured by martial arts practice.”

From the reviews

i have taken my grandson here for nearly 6 years. Their instructors are accomplished black belt karatekas by anyone's standards. I trained under Mel Wize and Jim Harrison, 45 years ago. They operate with the highest degree of professionalism and steadly realize the goals of changing the lives of young and adult alike.

★★★★★ — Phillip, Aug 2017

This place is AMAZING with some of the best instructors! They do really focus and care about building you're children up. Confidence, life skills you name it! I recommend this place to everyone. My children have had a blast taking Taekwondo, and love the instructors. I wish I could give this place more stars!

★★★★★ — Amanda, May 2017

I have two boys ages 8 and 9. They love the class and the instructors. It is very well organized and kids kid/adult friendly. I recommend this to all that want to build confidence.

★★★★★ — Larry, Sep 2021

This place is the real deal!! Master Leitzke is an exceptional instructor and business man. He and his instructors understand perfectly how to interact with children, young adults, and adults. My daughter has learned amazing life skills, self defense techniques, and her self esteem and confidence have soared.

★★★★★ — Jessica, Sep 2019

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New to taekwondo? Start at Confidence Martial Arts

Confidence 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first taekwondo class at Confidence 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 Confidence Martial Arts

3538 College Rd #2, Wilmington, NC28412

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