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Denda Academy of Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 201 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Sandy, Utah
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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule dendamartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (385) 401-1003
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They have very knowledgeable instructors that will not only teach your children but motivate them to try their hardest and help them to become their best.”
“There are 4 instructors for the Little Tigers class, so the teacher to student ratio is pretty high and there’s a lot of one on one!”
“There are 4 instructors for the Little Tigers class, so the teacher to student ratio is pretty high and there’s a lot of one on one!”
“The quarterly belt graduation ceremonies are a highlight for our family that we look forward to.”
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What students say
“They have very knowledgeable instructors that will not only teach your children but motivate them to try their hardest and help them to become their best.”
“Since the first day my son started with them he has been totally excited about coming and learning more.”
“The quarterly belt graduation ceremonies are a highlight for our family that we look forward to.”
“My favorite thing about Denda are not only the incredible, kind and talented instructors, but that they teach our children manners and respect.”
“The instructors not only are master instructors of martial arts, but they are also master instructors of life lessons.”
“Students learn discipline, discuss issues like self esteem and courtesy regularly as a group in class, learn to respect teachers and each other, and to work hard to achieve a goal.”
From the reviews
My son start at 4yr, then pandemic and is now back at 6yr. He loves it. The instructors are great with the kids. Interactive, strict and playful. Allowing the kids to be themselves and still pushing appropriately.
We absolutely love working with Denda Academy. Since the first day my son started with them he has been totally excited about coming and learning more. Not only has he gained a lot of self confidence and self discipline, but he's also built many friendships.
Denda is absolutely incredible. They don’t just show up and teach different routines. They truly get to know your child and meet with you to see what you’re looking for. Confidence, discipline, leadership, bullying, etc. When you sign up you choose what is best going to benefit your child.
Before putting my child into martial art classes, I went to a couple of businesses. Denda was thee only one that stood out to me! I love that they didn’t have a contract you had to sign up for and that the trial run comes with the whole costume and a white belt!
New to taekwondo? Start at Denda Academy of Martial Arts
Denda Academy of 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.
Your first taekwondo class at Denda Academy of 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.
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