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Dunham's Martial Arts Training Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 189 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Springfield, Missouri
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 dunhamsmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 417-766-2682
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter has attended here for going on 2 years, in that time she has grown so much in respect, leadership skills, and being a positive person for her community.”
“We started with our 4 year old daughter in Tiny Tigers.”
“Dunham's Martial Arts is more than just a place to learn self defense, Dunham's provides a positive environment which encourages self improvement guided by caring instructors.”
Other martial arts here
“The teachers are amazing with little kids and the lessons are teaching the kids karate paired with self control, self discipline and self awareness.”
“Dunham's Martial Arts is more than just a place to learn self defense, Dunham's provides a positive environment which encourages self improvement guided by caring instructors.”
What students say
“This is really a great opportunity for all ages to have fun, get healthy, and learn great skills.”
“My daughter has attended here for going on 2 years, in that time she has grown so much in respect, leadership skills, and being a positive person for her community.”
“I've lost weight, I can do more push-ups than I have ever been able to do in my life, I feel safer when I'm out and about, and I feel more confident in all areas of my life.”
“There has been alot of growth in my child in that short time. He's more confident, more helpful at home, his focus has improved drastically since he has started.”
“While the classes are quite pricey, the quality of instruction and the personal growth I’ve achieved make it well worth the cost.”
“She has become more confident in herself, more respectful towards others, and overall has a positive outlook on life all thanks to her hard work and the instructors at Dunham’s.”
From the reviews
I have found a home at Dunham's Martial Arts! I started almost a year ago with the goal of just learning some self-defense moves. I had no experience in any form of martial arts.
Great Dojo. Put my 5 year old in karate cause I wanted him to learn how to be more disciplined and respectful. This Dojo has been very helpful and my son is taking that knowledge to kindergarten that he has started. Highly recommended for all ages.
My daughter has attended here for going on 2 years, in that time she has grown so much in respect, leadership skills, and being a positive person for her community. The classes are always fun and positive.
My five year old has been taking karate classes here for exactly one year. It was been a wonderful experience. The teachers are all amazing, kind, and good with kids. My son has learned so much since we've been there. Not only do they teach the moves, but they also build character and discipline.
New to taekwondo? Start at Dunham's Martial Arts Training Center
Dunham's Martial Arts Training Center 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 Dunham's Martial Arts Training Center
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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