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Elite Taekwondo Martial Arts

4.7 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Festus, Missouri

Taekwondo school Kids & teens Sparring Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
  • Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
  • Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
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  • Website & schedule elitetaekwondomartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 636-543-4002

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 5:30–8:30 pm
Wednesday 5:30–8:30 pm
Thursday 5:30–8:30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 10 am–12:30 am
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 Elite Taekwondo Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 15 mentions

“I can say that because my daughter is a yellow belt who has beat multiple red, blue, green belts and some black belts.”

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🐲 Little Dragons

“My son has been going for 1 year now, since age 3, and has learned so much more than just martial arts.”

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🎓 Belt Testing 2 mentions

“This school is like a family however you have to earn your belt: the lower belts here at this school dominate the higher belts like Bkue and red belts on the local circuit.”

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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 Elite Taekwondo Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🤼 Jiu-Jitsu

“My daughter is 8 and has been training tkd for almost 2 years before that she trained BJJ.”

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🦵 Kickboxing

“I have also been learning how to defend myself with my sister with her AMAZING kickboxing class!”

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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 11 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 2 mentions

“Master Johnson and her staff are amazing.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 3 mentions

“This school is like a family however you have to earn your belt: the lower belts here at this school dominate the higher belts like Bkue and red belts on the local circuit.”

competition & tournament success 11 mentions

“I have won 7 state championships and the current AAU National champion 2026 I will be going to the Jr Olympic Games August 2nd.”

certified & recognized school 11 mentions

“Master Johnson and Master Scott are experts at training their students to win championships.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 11 mentions

“The instructors teach about respect, discipline, perseverance, but also kindness, friendship, and teamwork.”

From the reviews

Master Johnson and her staff are amazing. This school is like a family however you have to earn your belt: the lower belts here at this school dominate the higher belts like Bkue and red belts on the local circuit.

★★★★★ — Brandon, Jul 2026

I would recommend Elite to anyone!! Master Johnson truly cares about supporting the children who are under her instruction and takes the time to make sure she prepares them to progress through their taekwondo journey. She focuses on ensuring the tenants of taekwondo are respected and observed.

★★★★★ — Taylor, Jul 2026

I’ve been training at Elite for 5 years I am currently a red belt and will be Earning my black belt this year. I have won 7 state championships and the current AAU National champion 2026 I will be going to the Jr Olympic Games August 2nd. I was just named athlete of the week for the leader.

★★★★★ — Josh, Jul 2026

Best place in town for kids classes! My son has been going for 1 year now, since age 3, and has learned so much more than just martial arts. The instructors teach about respect, discipline, perseverance, but also kindness, friendship, and teamwork. The kids learn to help each other grow.

★★★★★ — Kayla, Jan 2025

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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.

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 Elite Taekwondo Martial Arts

1160 E Gannon Dr, Festus, MO63028

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