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Dong's Martial Arts School
5 ★★★★★ 111 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Wilson, North Carolina
Affiliated school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized taekwondo organization or franchise (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon certification, World Taekwondo, or ITF). If credentials matter to you, ask which association the school belongs to and where the head instructor earned their black-belt (dan) rank and certification.
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule dongsmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (252) 291-4853
Hours
| Monday | 2–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 2–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 2–9 PM |
| Thursday | 2–9 PM |
| Friday | 2–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I joined the Dong’s Martial Arts family in 2021 as a widowed solo mom after being followed too closely while traveling with my young children in Nashville TN.”
“I wanted to gain self defense skills and an awareness of my surroundings because I never wanted to be scared and caught off guard while out with my kids again.”
“These themes are prevalent in class and in the study material for belt tests.”
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“I wanted to gain self defense skills and an awareness of my surroundings because I never wanted to be scared and caught off guard while out with my kids again.”
What students say
“My son earned his 2nd degree about 15 years ago under the training of Master Mercer. It was such a great experience that I decided to try it myself at 57.”
“They excels at explaining movements in simple terms making them easy to understand for students of all ages and levels.”
“This school has been a true blessing, and we are so thankful to be part of the Dong’s Martial Arts School family.”
“Thanks to Master Mercer and Master Treadwell for teaching me forms, concepts, and One steps.”
“Our son has grown so much in confidence, discipline, and taekwondo skills since he started in summer 2025 after he transferred from another school.”
“Master Mercer and Master Treadwell are amazing instructors that are both incredibly patient, encouraging, and skilled at working with all age groups.”
From the reviews
Dong Martial Arts is a wonderful learning facility for children and adults to discover their potentials. My son Willie has been attending Taekwondo classes for almost 3 years. He is more disciplined, more patient, and has grown so much as a person since doing Taekwondo.
Dong’s Martial Arts School in Wilson NC is absolutely a five star Tae Kwon Do school that is worth your time and your money because of its first class instructors, their attention to detail, and the opportunity to study as a family.
I love this environment for my daughter. Learning self defense and healthy exercise is great but she is also learning respect, discipline, confidence and patience.These themes are prevalent in class and in the study material for belt tests.
Being a martial arts students for 2 years has changed my life. It tells me about self discipline, respect and a lot more. Learning these self defense also can help me against people or to help people. After achieving your black belt, it feels great and you get to learn more with swords.
New to taekwondo? Start at Dong's Martial Arts School
Dong's Martial Arts School 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.
Your first taekwondo class at Dong's Martial Arts School
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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