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Dynamic Taekwondo
5 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Ashland, Kentucky
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo · Kukkiwon-certified — based on the school's own site and student reviews. Taekwondo systems (Olympic/World Taekwondo, ITF, and ATA/Songahm) differ in forms, sparring rules, and tournaments; if lineage matters to you, confirm it with the school. ATA vs WT vs ITF, explained →
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
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Poomsae & forms forms (poomsae) practice — the patterns at the heart of taekwondo and your belt testing
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule dynamic-taekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 606-615-2977
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 6–8 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 6–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I highly recommend this school, my grandson has learned so much, master hall has a teaching style that brings out the best in each student.”
“In addition to self defense my kids have started learning Korean, and are much more outgoing and confident in their decisions and actions.”
Other martial arts here
“Sanctioned by the global taekwondo organization Kukkiwon, this isn’t a “play karate” program as I have found others in the area to be.”
“In addition to self defense my kids have started learning Korean, and are much more outgoing and confident in their decisions and actions.”
What students say
“Also, the instructors and my fellow students have become my family.”
“Master Hall and the other instructors do a great job explaining the concepts and techniques to kids of all ages.”
“But if you want your child to learn respect, through hard work, while being held accountable, then look no further!”
“I highly recommend this school, my grandson has learned so much, master hall has a teaching style that brings out the best in each student.”
“dynamic Taekwondo is a great place for all ages to learn confidence, self-esteem, respect, and develop a strong mind/body.”
From the reviews
My daughter has been a member of Dynamic Taekwondo for 3 years. The instructor’s have taught her amazing skills and a positive mind set. This place actually teaches each student quality training. Anyone that wants to be taught useful life skills and how to be responsible this is a great place.
Dynamic Taekwondo Is simplay amazing they work with at a really nice pace. Everyone is is very friendly. It's like one big happy family and I am proud to be a member. If you are looking for peace of mind To get into better shape and better your health mentally and physically. Highly recommend Dynamic Taekwondo
I highly recommend this school, my grandson has learned so much, master hall has a teaching style that brings out the best in each student.
I’m an adult student here and I’ve been enrolled for 1.5 years now. I always wanted to do martial arts growing up, but never got the chance. However, I’m very happy this was my first experience, because this school does things the right way. Also, the instructors and my fellow students have become my family.
New to taekwondo? Start at Dynamic Taekwondo
Dynamic Taekwondo 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 Dynamic Taekwondo
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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