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East Coast Tae Kwon Do Club, Inc

4.6 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Altoona, Iowa

Taekwondo school Free trial Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most schools welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
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  • Website & schedule eastcoasttaekwondo.org — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 515-447-0014

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 5:30–8:30 pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 5:30–8:30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and tournaments — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Taekwondo classes on the schedule at East Coast Tae Kwon Do Club, Inc, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 6 mentions

“Wrigley is great with the kids and teaches them not only taekwondo but how to be good people.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“They not only learn Tae Kwon Do but also self defense moves, giving back to our community, and how to show kindness and help out others.”

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Other martial arts here

Taekwondo schools are often multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at East Coast Tae Kwon Do Club, Inc — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“They not only learn Tae Kwon Do but also self defense moves, giving back to our community, and how to show kindness and help out others.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the school's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want hapkido, karate, or judo alongside your taekwondo, confirm the current schedule with the school.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 12 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 6 mentions

“They not only learn Tae Kwon Do but also self defense moves, giving back to our community, and how to show kindness and help out others.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 6 mentions

“Wrigley takes the time to teach not only Taekwondo, but life lessons about respect, compassion, and perseverance.”

From the reviews

We love ECTKD!! Both my son and daughter take classes here and love it. Mr Wrigley is an amazing teacher and really cares about his students. They not only learn Tae Kwon Do but also self defense moves, giving back to our community, and how to show kindness and help out others. Such a great place!

★★★★★ — Danielle, Aug 2025

A great place for kids to learn hard work, discipline, respect, and still have a great time! My daughter has been apart of East Coast Tae Kwon Do for a little over 2 years now and she looks forward to classes EVERY week! Great instructor/owner and a great tae kwon do family!

★★★★★ — Abbi, Oct 2020

My oldest son started here 4.5yrs ago and it has helped his confidence so much! Now 2 of our 3 take classes here and the 3rd will be starting soon! Mr wrigley is the best! The students have fun in class while also learning respect for themselves and others!

★★★★★ — Amber, Oct 2024

We love ECTKD! Mr. Wrigley is great with the kids and teaches them not only taekwondo but how to be good people.

★★★★★ — Melinda, Sep 2024

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Your first taekwondo class at East Coast Tae Kwon Do Club, Inc

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.

Taekwondo is a martial art and a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find East Coast Tae Kwon Do Club, Inc

204 8th St SE Ste b, Altoona, IA50009

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