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Crawford's Tae Kwon Do

4.7 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Lexington, Kentucky

Taekwondo school Kids & teens Sparring Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
  • Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
  • 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 crawfordstkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (859) 420-0295

Hours

Monday 5–8 PM
Tuesday 5–8 PM
Wednesday 5–8 PM
Thursday 5–8 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 11 AM–2 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 Crawford's Tae Kwon Do, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 15 mentions

“My daughter Loni has been attending classes at Crawford’s Taekwondo for over 3 years.”

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Teens

“The kind that the high school wrestling coach teaches in his basement.”

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🌀 Poomsae & Forms

“Crawford has trained several kids for competition and they have placed numerous times in both forms and sparring.”

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🥊 Sparring 2 mentions

“Taekwondo teaches you discipline, Kickboxing will give you the cardio workout of your life and will give you great sparring techniques.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 4 mentions

“Who knew that a self-defense class could help a child focus in school, set her own priorities and teach self-respect?”

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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 Crawford's Tae Kwon Do — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🎽 Karate 2 mentions

“He most definitely made her feel welcomed given this was her very first karate class ever.”

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🦵 Kickboxing 2 mentions

“Crawford’s kickboxing class and slowly moved into his Tae kwon do classes.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“Who knew that a self-defense class could help a child focus in school, set her own priorities and teach self-respect?”

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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 14 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 2 mentions

“He has earned my respect, and I feel so lucky to have him as my son’s instructor. My 7 year old is doing great under his guidance and I can’t wait to see what the year brings!”

📘 strong forms & technique 6 mentions

“Taekwondo teaches you discipline, Kickboxing will give you the cardio workout of your life and will give you great sparring techniques.”

great workout & conditioning 3 mentions

“Taekwondo teaches you discipline, Kickboxing will give you the cardio workout of your life and will give you great sparring techniques.”

competition & tournament success 5 mentions

“Crawford was running classes in his home with a small but committed group of individuals who represented the school well, both in demeanor and in competition.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 19 mentions

“During this time, she has learned self-discipline, confidence respect in the traditional ways of Tae kwon do.”

From the reviews

My name is Tony Reyes (44). My daughter Loni has been attending classes at Crawford’s Taekwondo for over 3 years. During this time, she has learned self-discipline, confidence respect in the traditional ways of Tae kwon do.

★★★★★ — Tony, Sep 2015

Crawford's Tae Kwon Do is not your average Tae Kwon Do school. It's quite a bit better. Before I continue, you probably want to how how reliable my review really is. Here you go: I am a third degree blackbelt in Tae Kwon Do, and I've been doing it for nearly three quarters of my life at this point.

★★★★★ — Ben, Sep 2015

My name is Thirushan, and I've been a student at Crawford's Tae Kwon Do for 7 years. When I first joined, I was an undersized preteen who was being incessantly bullied. At that time, Mr.

★★★★★ — Thirushan, Sep 2017

I recently took my 9 year old cousin to a Saturday class and I was absolutely blown away with how comfortable Mr. Crawford made her feel. He most definitely made her feel welcomed given this was her very first karate class ever. Mr.Crawford coached all of the kids equally.

★★★★★ — Taylor, Mar 2019

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Your first taekwondo class at Crawford's Tae Kwon Do

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 Crawford's Tae Kwon Do

258 Plaza Dr #101, Lexington, KY40503

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