Home › Ohio › Delaware › Empower Martial Arts
Empower Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 60 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Delaware, Ohio
Style / system: ATA / Songahm — 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
- 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 (ages 3–4) — 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 ·
- Website & schedule delawaremartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (740) 417-5171
Hours
| Monday | 1–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 1–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 1–9 PM |
| Thursday | 1–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been attending for a few months and I cannot say enough positive words of how helpful they have been in developing my son’s confidence and leadership abilities.”
“His confidence, self esteem, respect for himself and others, social skills, self defense skills and so much more has increased.”
Other martial arts here
“Coach Dave and the other instructors have done a great job in teaching our 4 year old the basics of karate.”
“His confidence, self esteem, respect for himself and others, social skills, self defense skills and so much more has increased.”
What students say
“We love that they focus on not just the martial arts skills, but also character development, and building a sense of community.”
“I've watched them grow in confidence and in their leadership skills over the years as well as watching them form lifelong friendships with their classmates.”
“My son has been attending for a few months and I cannot say enough positive words of how helpful they have been in developing my son’s confidence and leadership abilities.”
“Empower (Delaware ATA) is an extension of our family and it was no doubt a great decision and investment in our children.”
“My son has been attending for a few months and I cannot say enough positive words of how helpful they have been in developing my son’s confidence and leadership abilities.”
From the reviews
My six year old son started classes in February. Within two months, there was noticeable and significant improvement in his self-control, temper, and willingness to help around the house, and help his younger sisters.
Since starting classes at Empower, my son has grown so much in so many areas. His confidence, self esteem, respect for himself and others, social skills, self defense skills and so much more has increased. The staff is absolutely amazing and makes every student feel welcomed from day 1!
Empower Martial Arts has been such an amazing experience for all 3 of my children. I’ve really seen the growth and development as they’ve gained or enhanced their confidence, respect for others and integrity. Learning self defense skills is also a huge benefit but so are the relationships they form.
Our son has been attending for several months now. We love that they focus on not just the martial arts skills, but also character development, and building a sense of community. It’s been fun watching our son learn and practice his forms in a fun & caring atmosphere.
New to taekwondo? Start at Empower Martial Arts
Empower 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 Empower 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.
More taekwondo schools near Delaware
Master Kim's MegaKick Tae Kwon Do & Alpha Krav Maga
5 ★★★★★ 113 reviews
Martial Arts in Powell
4.9 ★★★★★ 24 reviews
Powell Taekwondo Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 16 reviews