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Core Fitness & Martial Arts

4.8 ★★★★★ 68 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Henderson, Nevada

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 corefma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (702) 434-8789

Hours

Monday 9 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–8 PM
Thursday 9 AM–8 PM
Friday 9 AM–8 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 Core Fitness & Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 34 mentions

“My child joined in June 2024, and coming from the Philippines, we were eager to find something positive for him to join based on the great reviews.”

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🎬 Demo Team

“Last month, my child even led the demonstration of a technique, and I couldn’t be prouder!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“When my child transitioned back into the school system, his instructors met with and followed up with him on difficult days and gave him coping strategies for the real world.”

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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 Core Fitness & Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“Not only are they learning real self-defense skills, but the program has had an amazing impact on their confidence, respect, and discipline.”

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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 68 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 2 mentions

“They are a great community to be a part of with great values and as I mentioned before great instructors.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“Everyone is extremely helpful and welcoming and I look forward to seeing my son become a great leader with all the great examples he has at CORE.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 23 mentions

“Everyone is extremely helpful and welcoming and I look forward to seeing my son become a great leader with all the great examples he has at CORE.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“It’s inspiring to see how these kids have developed, and I hope my child grows in the same way, building confidence along the journey.”

competition & tournament success 2 mentions
🧠 builds confidence & discipline 25 mentions

“Not only are they learning real self-defense skills, but the program has had an amazing impact on their confidence, respect, and discipline.”

From the reviews

We have been at CORE for a little over a year now and I love the way everyone has welcomed my us. All the instructors are so helpful and very patient, I know this first hand now since I too take a class at the studio.

★★★★★ — Lola, Jul 2025

This is the best martial arts studio for all ages. They teach not only the fitness aspect but the life lessons that kids need today. The staff are very helpful and the instructors go over and beyond for their students. Great job Core Fitness and Martial Arts!

★★★★★ — Kris, Jul 2025

We LOVE the Core Fitness Dojo.... The students are highly trained with special weapons and tactics based on the outstanding instructors. The Instructors motivate the students with high morale....

★★★★★ — Jim, Dec 2025

I just want to express how amazing Core Fitness and Martial Arts is! My child joined in June 2024, and coming from the Philippines, we were eager to find something positive for him to join based on the great reviews. It certainly did not disappoint!

★★★★★ — Sundae, Sep 2024

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New to taekwondo? Start at Core Fitness & Martial Arts

Core Fitness & Martial Arts 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.

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Your first taekwondo class at Core Fitness & 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 Core Fitness & Martial Arts

183 N Gibson Rd Ste 130, Henderson, NV89014

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