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Elite Taekwondo Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Festus, Missouri
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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule elitetaekwondomartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 636-543-4002
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–8:15 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8:15 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 5–8:15 pm |
| Saturday | 10:30 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Coach Christina is great with the kids, she can draw the fine line of allowing them to have fun while making sure they also take class serious.”
“Highly recommend to anyone that is wanting to learn self defence and to gain confidence.”
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“Highly recommend to anyone that is wanting to learn self defence and to gain confidence.”
What students say
“The instructor is knowledgeable with a great background, and it can be seen when the school goes to tournaments and wins their fair share of medals.”
“Unlike others schools, this school has a real Champion with proven techniques teaching students.”
“Elite has given my son the confidence he has needed. He loves going to class and he amazes me what all he can do at only 5 years old.”
“The instructor is knowledgeable with a great background, and it can be seen when the school goes to tournaments and wins their fair share of medals.”
“Whether you have autism adhd or other behavioral problems Master Johnson can work with each child needs.”
“You or your student will learn discipline, technique, proper socializing skills that will go beyond the classroom and be beneficial for real life.”
From the reviews
I love bringing my kids to mrs. Christina. She is very knowledgeable and helps to build confidence in themself.
Elite Taekwondo is by far one of the best martial arts school around. The instructor is very knowledgeable and is great with all the kids. Whether you have autism adhd or other behavioral problems Master Johnson can work with each child needs. She is very patient with all her students.
Coach Christina is great with the kids, she can draw the fine line of allowing them to have fun while making sure they also take class serious. Competition is what drives the classes, constantly pushing the kids to be better in the sport and in life. This is not a “feel good” pay to get a belt type environment.
Elite is an amazing gym for your kids to get introduced to Martial Arts. Coach Christina is amazing with the kids. My boys started attending during a 3-month summer special but because they loved it so much we’ve been part of the gym since.
New to taekwondo? Start at Elite Taekwondo Martial Arts
Elite Taekwondo Martial Arts 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 Elite Taekwondo Martial Arts
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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