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Eckert Institute - Tae Park
5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Crystal, Michigan
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 ·
- Phone +1 989-388-9081
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 6:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Eckert Institute and Master Eckert has been a great experience for myself and my daughter.”
What students say
“the instructor is extremely knowledgeable, funny, and teaches in a manner that makes learning the techniques easy.”
“Master Eckert is an excellent instructor for all ages, and he is a very kind person.”
“the instructor is extremely knowledgeable, funny, and teaches in a manner that makes learning the techniques easy.”
“Master Eckert guides each student on their individual journey, bringing out the best in each of us.”
“My experiences and the knowledge/skills I have gained with Eckert Institute have increased my abilities and self confidence in all areas of my life, not just in the class setting.”
From the reviews
Eckert Institute and Master Eckert has been a great experience for myself and my daughter. Master Eckert has been a fantastic tae kwondo teacher and he takes the time and effort to understand and to teach my 10 year old daughter and an older student like myself.
Master Eckert is an excellent instructor for all age groups. He skillfully creates opportunities for students to feel successful and strive for more successes. My experiences and the knowledge/skills I have gained with Eckert Institute have increased my abilities and self confidence in all areas of my life, not just…
I highly recommend this institute! Great for all ages and for any experience level (especially if you have none).the instructor is extremely knowledgeable, funny, and teaches in a manner that makes learning the techniques easy. Questions are always welcomed! Every one helps everyone else.
Master Eckert is an excellent instructor for all ages, and he is a very kind person. I highly recommend Eckert Institute.
New to taekwondo? Start at Eckert Institute - Tae Park
Eckert Institute - Tae Park 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 Eckert Institute - Tae Park
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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