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Farfans Taekwondo
4.2 ★★★★☆ 44 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Searcy, Arkansas
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 →
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 3–6) — 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
- 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 farfanstkdarkansas.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (501) 305-9903
Hours
| Monday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I have noticed my grandson increase in physical coordination and discipline during the short time he has been studying here.”
“I was able to meet his wife and daughter when she was in high school, she is talented he trained her well.”
“He has spent time teaching and training him in regular and private class and transforming his potential into a national competitor.”
“Awesome place to give your child strengths, displine, respect and knowledge on how to protect yourself in a bad situation.”
What students say
“He is an amazing instructor with patience and love for all his students.”
“Master Farfan uses a beautiful blend of discipline, respect, and patience to provide his students with a supportive community for growth.”
“He has spent time teaching and training him in regular and private class and transforming his potential into a national competitor.”
“The mentorship by Master Farfan and Cora has helped her control her emotions, feel comfortable in her own skin, make friends, and become an impressive competitive fighter.”
“Master Farfan has taken a timid, shy, and unsure 10 yr old boy and instilled confidence, respect, and leadership in him during his time there.”
From the reviews
My daughter has been going here for 2 years (5 days a week including Saturdays). The mentorship by Master Farfan and Cora has helped her control her emotions, feel comfortable in her own skin, make friends, and become an impressive competitive fighter.
Let me first start by saying, I have mostly sat in every class for the last year and have met all the parents and kids. I don't know any of the people that have been leaving these bad reviews without commenting. Here is my two cents... Been going to Farfan's Taekwondo for the past 3 years for my 8 year old.
Our grandson has been a member of this dojo for almost 3 years now. Either my wife or I have been to most of the classes in that time. We have met most of the kids and their families and consider them our taekwondo family. I am confused by some of the negative reviews as many of the names I do not recognize.
Master Farfan is absolutely exceptional! I took classes with my daughter and youngest son years ago then I had to move to another state. I see he still gets great reviews. I had taken classes when I lived in Chicago and was able to continue in Searcy with Master Farfan.
New to taekwondo? Start at Farfans Taekwondo
Farfans Taekwondo 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 Farfans Taekwondo
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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