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Experience Martial Arts - Valparaiso
5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Valparaiso, Indiana
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 expmaa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 219-713-6047
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“This is a wonderful opportunity for kids and adults alike to learn how to defend themselves, grow in confidence and have a great workout.”
“Offers taekwondo skills and self defense skills for ages 3-100!”
“One of my favorite things is that the teens with black belts serve as mentors and teachers during class alongside Mr.”
“Offers taekwondo skills and self defense skills for ages 3-100!”
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“Offers taekwondo skills and self defense skills for ages 3-100!”
What students say
“💪😎 The instructors know their stuff and take care of each family like they are their own.”
“It has been a great opportunity for them to learn not only the physical skills, but the instructors have taught them confidence, respect, discipline, and leadership values.”
From the reviews
Supportive of Neurodivergent Kiddos! Our family loves Experience Martial Arts! Lead instructor, Mr. Zach Hillestad, and his crew have been extremely patient & accommodating to our autistic/ADHD 5-year-old son. When I first spoke with Mr.
Excellent place for people of all ages to attend classes of all types. Lots to offer in a fun environment. Great instructors and skills classes. Offers taekwondo skills and self defense skills for ages 3-100!!!! Great place for kids to learn focus and discipline.
My boys have been attending taekwondo classes here for years. It has been a great opportunity for them to learn not only the physical skills, but the instructors have taught them confidence, respect, discipline, and leadership values.
Our daughter has been attending this school for years and has learned so much. It was suggested as help for adhd and it has done wonders. Teaches discipline and focus. Also helps to build confidence and people skills. Couldn't be happier with the outcome of her training at this school.
New to taekwondo? Start at Experience Martial Arts - Valparaiso
Experience Martial Arts - Valparaiso 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 Experience Martial Arts - Valparaiso
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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