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First Taekwondo
4.9 ★★★★★ 79 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Chandler, Arizona
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 — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- 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
- Poomsae & forms forms (poomsae) practice — the patterns at the heart of taekwondo and your belt testing
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule firsttaekwondoaz.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (480) 632-1894
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:45–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4:45–9 PM |
| Friday | 4:45–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Our kids did karate at another school and when we made the switch the masters allowed the kids to keep their belt status so they wouldn’t feel like they’ve worked for nothing.”
“Master Aaron is usually the one that teaches the little dragons and his patience is truly comforting.”
“Grand Master Ruben will teach sparring poomsae terminology from beginning to end.”
“Now At 12 years old, I look forward to train with my friends and improve at sparring.”
“Lots of one on one with the kids in the same belt group.”
Other martial arts here
“Our kids did karate at another school and when we made the switch the masters allowed the kids to keep their belt status so they wouldn’t feel like they’ve worked for nothing.”
What students say
“High level training, the Arizona State Taekwondo team practices here as well, never a shortage of black belt masters to teach class.”
“We are so lucky to enroll in First Taekwondo, it’s our extended family and kids enjoy it so they never want to miss any classes.”
“If a child needs help with a technique, there’s always someone there to guide and support them.”
“In this time, my kids have gained so much—confidence, perseverance, respect, strength, and self-discipline—while truly enjoying every class.”
“We tried other places previously, then moved here with highly recommended words from a friends with two kids that won gold medals.”
“My kids have been improving tremendously with the 1-1 attention from the masters (there are ALWAYS at least 1 master on the floor, which is very rare).”
From the reviews
Very professional. Very serious and patient instructor. My 11 year old daughter loves this school.
Our two black belt kids have been with First Taekwondo for a year and it has been the best year of their athletic career to date. As our kids have trained vigorously with wonderful masters in California for many years prior to moving, we are not new to the world of Taekwondo.
We've been coming here for almost two years and absolutely love it. My sister was the one that actually found First Taekwondo and enrolled her son, then soon after we enrolled our daughter. She has learned so much already in just that short amount of time. She's grown lasting friendships outside of her school.
I used to take my kids to karate but we were not happy there so we took them here and I love it. Lots of one on one with the kids in the same belt group. Also all the masters are very friendly! Most definitely recommend doing it! Kids or adults!
Your first taekwondo class at First 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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