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Empower Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Manassas, Virginia

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

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
  • Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • 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 empowertaekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (703) 330-7700

Hours

Monday 8 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–8 PM
Thursday 8 AM–8 PM
Friday 8 AM–8 PM
Saturday 10 AM–4 PM
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 Empower Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 19 mentions

“He is not only teaches martial arts, but also teach kids manners, martial art spirits which is more important for me.”

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🐲 Little Dragons

“Very nice place, kind and capable Masters, they take care of each little tigers.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“Their one-on-one individual attention to each one of the kids make them feel so special.”

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

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 45 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 7 mentions

“This location has an amazing Dojang (work out area), both Master Yu and Master Hwang are great instructors, super friendly and really caring for the students.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“Master Hwang at Empower martial arts gives you special training and attention whether you are a child or an adult, a pro or a complete beginner.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 9 mentions

“This location has an amazing Dojang (work out area), both Master Yu and Master Hwang are great instructors, super friendly and really caring for the students.”

📘 strong forms & technique 3 mentions

“The teachers and staff are amazing with their knowledge and expertise of not only Tae Kwon Do but other forms of Martial Arts.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“My kids been attending since July and they love it here.”

competition & tournament success 2 mentions

“Master Hwang is a former Taekwondo athlete from Korea with multiple gold medals from prestigious competitions, and his expertise truly shows in his teaching.”

From the reviews

The master here is a great teacher. He is not only teaches martial arts, but also teach kids manners, martial art spirits which is more important for me. I would like good people to be stronger but not bad people. The master comply a lot of routines and games to make the practice fun and functional.

★★★★★ — Michelle, Jan 2019

I am an adult who missed taekwondo and wanted to get back into it. When I found Empower Martial Arts and Master Hwang, he welcomed me with open arms and made me feel right at home. I’ve gained power and speed and I’m getting in shape faster than I thought possible.

★★★★★ — Kyle, May 2021

I wish I could continue to send my son here!! The teachers and staff are amazing with their knowledge and expertise of not only Tae Kwon Do but other forms of Martial Arts. They sincerely love kids and enjoy teaching them. Their one-on-one individual attention to each one of the kids make them feel so special.

★★★★★ — Joy, Apr 2022

This location has an amazing Dojang (work out area), both Master Yu and Master Hwang are great instructors, super friendly and really caring for the students. The after school program is really great, and the kids seem to be enjoying themselves. Would recommend, I'm very satisfied with the experience. 10/10.

★★★★★ — Sunflower, Nov 2017

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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.

See their beginner class info

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.

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 Empower Martial Arts

10752 Sudley Manor Dr, Manassas, VA20109

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