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Everest World Class TaeKwondo & Family Martial Arts Academy

4.9 ★★★★★ 62 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Nottingham, Maryland

Part of World Class Tae Kwon Do

Taekwondo school Olympic / WT Free trial Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Sparring Competition team

Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo — 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 4–12) — 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
  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule everestkick.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 410-657-7399

Hours

Monday 11 am–9 pm
Tuesday 11 am–9 pm
Wednesday 11 am–9 pm
Thursday 11 am–9 pm
Friday 11 am–9 pm
Saturday 10 am–1 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 Everest World Class TaeKwondo & Family Martial Arts Academy, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 18 mentions

“Since starting to attend such an institution when he was seven years old, my son's confidence and self-growth have significantly increased.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“I recommend going here because it teaches your kid how to be strong, have good physique, good stances, and good self defense.”

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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 Everest World Class TaeKwondo & Family Martial Arts Academy — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“I recommend going here because it teaches your kid how to be strong, have good physique, good stances, and good self defense.”

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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 62 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“I highly recommend Everest World Class Taekwondo to anyone looking for high-quality instruction, strong values, and a welcoming community.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 25 mentions

“The masters (especially masters Karki and Kalpana) are friendly, the waiting room has lots of fun activities, like toys, shows, and games, and the dojang is actually pretty clean.”

📘 strong forms & technique 2 mentions
🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“They have become a second home and family to my son and it's just the boost of confidence he's needed to become more successful in every day life.”

certified & recognized school 28 mentions

“A special thank you to Master Karki, Master Kalpana, and Master Sagar for their exceptional leadership, patience, and commitment to their students.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 16 mentions

“Since starting to attend such an institution when he was seven years old, my son's confidence and self-growth have significantly increased.”

From the reviews

My child has been with Everest World Class Taekwondo sense they opened . I am very proud of her ! I must say it has taught her reasonability , self control. She has put in very much hard work and Master Karki makes sure that he give each child attention and lets them know what they need to work on and lets them know…

★★★★★ — Debra, Dec 2017

Nearly a year ago I found myself struggling to find the right therapy for my incredibly active and strong willed boy. After doing some research I discovered Everest. Master Karki made a promise that he has made certain to keep. He promised to guide and teach my 7 year old methods of discipline and self-control.

★★★★★ — Christina, Dec 2017

It is a wonderful feeling to be part of something special. 9 months ago I joined Everest World Class TaekwonDo and it has been one of the best decisions I have made! My life has improved so much physically and mentally. Master Kumar Karki is a true inspiration! Not only is he a great teacher but a truly wonderful man.

★★★★★ — Timothy, May 2023

I am a student here, I’ve been going here since it first opened in 2015. All the time I have been here I’ve experienced wonderful things. The classes are really good, they challenge you to do your best and in the end it’s very rewarding.

★★★★★ — Cassidy, Aug 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 62 reviews →

New to taekwondo? Start at Everest World Class TaeKwondo & Family Martial Arts Academy

Everest World Class TaeKwondo & Family Martial Arts Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. 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 Everest World Class TaeKwondo & Family Martial Arts Academy

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 Everest World Class TaeKwondo & Family Martial Arts Academy

8631 Walther Blvd, Nottingham, MD21236

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