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David Vincent's Martial Arts & Fitness

5 ★★★★★ 93 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most schools welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 3–18) — 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule dvmafit.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (225) 766-5181

Hours

Monday 8 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–8 PM
Thursday 8 AM–8 PM
Friday 8 AM–8 PM
Saturday 9 AM–5 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 David Vincent's Martial Arts & Fitness, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 32 mentions

“Self defense, fitness, and good competition are all fantastic skills for my daughter to learn, but where David Vincent’s Martial Arts really shines is with its instructors.”

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Teens

“We have since enrolled my youngest in the youth program and my oldest son has now started in the teen program.”

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🧑 Adult Classes 2 mentions

“I’ve never done martial arts before, and I just started the adult class.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Self defense, fitness, and good competition are all fantastic skills for my daughter to learn, but where David Vincent’s Martial Arts really shines is with its instructors.”

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

🎽 Karate

“As a Dad I was a little worried when my daughter chose Karate.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Self defense, fitness, and good competition are all fantastic skills for my daughter to learn, but where David Vincent’s Martial Arts really shines is with its instructors.”

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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 93 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 14 mentions

“With every class they make sure their students are growing up to be good citizens for the community by focusing on discipline, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and respect.”

📘 strong forms & technique 4 mentions

“Not only is he learning the fundamentals of martial arts, which is a lifelong sport and skills we hope he will never need, but he is learning pillars of character.”

🧒 strong kids program 7 mentions

“Very thankful we committed to this place & activity for our son. Great mentorship, love seeing him use his body & skills, and he’s learned discipline.”

competition & tournament success 3 mentions

“Self defense, fitness, and good competition are all fantastic skills for my daughter to learn, but where David Vincent’s Martial Arts really shines is with its instructors.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 20 mentions

“With every class they make sure their students are growing up to be good citizens for the community by focusing on discipline, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and respect.”

From the reviews

My son has been at David Vincent’s for almost a year now. I am beyond impressed with the professionalism but also the personal and friendly feel of the classes. My son lacks confidence and we’ve been working on self control - I think that David Vincent’s has made a huge difference.

★★★★★ — Nicole, Dec 2023

Our son has been a part of David Vincent’s Martial Arts for over a year and a half. The instructors are great with kids and are very patient and kind. My son has made a lot of new friends and has more self confidence than ever. Highly recommend for any child looking for extracurricular activity.

★★★★★ — Jason, Oct 2022

My entire family has been training here for a year and we feel like we hit the jackpot by discovering this place. We've never practiced martial arts anywhere else, but this has to be one of the top schools in the nation. David and Sarah Vincent are phenomenal martial artists.

★★★★★ — Craig, Dec 2023

My oldest son went through the entire youth program and they are great about teaching respect and discipline (I don't mean disciplining the children). We have since enrolled my youngest in the youth program and my oldest son has now started in the teen program.

★★★★★ — Michael, Dec 2023

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New to taekwondo? Start at David Vincent's Martial Arts & Fitness

David Vincent's Martial Arts & Fitness 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.

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Your first taekwondo class at David Vincent's Martial Arts & Fitness

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 David Vincent's Martial Arts & Fitness

9828 Bluebonnet Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA70810

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