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Dragon Fire Taekwondo Academy
5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Colorado Springs, Colorado
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 dragonfiretkdacade.wixsite.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (719) 725-0060
Hours
| Monday | 5–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–7 PM |
| Thursday | 4–6 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I just enrolled my son and from start of sign up to now was a great & positive experience!”
“Breaking boards, and just learning how to respect the art itself makes it a worthwhile experience for your child.”
Other martial arts here
“Master Steve is an experienced and accomplished karate teacher.”
What students say
“Master Steve has many many years of experience in working with people of all ages and is absolutely a true master at his craft.”
“I highly recommend this Dojo to anyone interested in taekwondo itself for discipline, defense, protecting yourself, an artistry and a really great workout!”
From the reviews
Master Steve is amazing with kids. He makes learning Taekwondo fun to learn. Watching your favorite 3 year old wild child concentrating on forms is wonderful. Breaking boards, and just learning how to respect the art itself makes it a worthwhile experience for your child.
Master Steve has many many years of experience in working with people of all ages and is absolutely a true master at his craft. Lots of patience in working with children and in making the experience positive and fun!!!
Master Steve is an experienced and accomplished karate teacher. He teaches all ages, and makes everyone feel welcome and comfortable.
I just enrolled my son and from start of sign up to now was a great & positive experience! The kids are having so much fun while learning. Great activity and structure for the start of summer!!!!!
New to taekwondo? Start at Dragon Fire Taekwondo Academy
Dragon Fire Taekwondo Academy 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 Dragon Fire Taekwondo 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.
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