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Core Martial Arts Academy

5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Newton, North Carolina

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 5:30–9 pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 5:30–9 pm
Friday Closed
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 Core Martial Arts Academy, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 8 mentions

“Love bringing my son here i cant wait till my daughter gets to start she cant wait even though she has 3 more years to go she sits and watches her brother.”

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

🎽 Karate

“love this place take karate there and we have made our new style and it is great.”

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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 18 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 6 mentions

“i have been taking martial arts here for over a year now and i love it, we are like a huge family and respect each other.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“My son is a student here and we just love them!”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 3 mentions

“i have been taking martial arts here for over a year now and i love it, we are like a huge family and respect each other.”

From the reviews

My son is a student here and we just love them! What a difference it has made in our lives. Our son has become more confident in his abilities to defend himself as well as learning to respect the art. The staff is amazing and are always supportive to the students.

★★★★★ — Jodi, Feb 2016

My children have taken martial arts ever since they were 6 and 8 years old from these instructors. Both have obtained their black belts and enjoy their time there. The instructors dedicate their time to teach students and to help them achieve their goal to become a black belt.

★★★★★ — Carissa, Feb 2013

I began taking martial arts here in July 2013 at the age of 38. Having never set foot in a dojo before, I wasn't sure what to expect. I was mainly interested in pursuing it because my youngest daughter wanted to try it and I didn't want her to feel like she was doing it all on her own.

★★★★★ — Mark, Apr 2014

i have been taking martial arts here for over a year now and i love it, we are like a huge family and respect each other. when theres a personal problem and you need to talk about it they Senseis and Soke gives great advice on how to deal with it.

★★★★★ — Anthony, Aug 2013

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Your first taekwondo class at Core Martial Arts 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 Core Martial Arts Academy

111 W 8th St, Newton, NC28658

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