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First Taekwondo
4.6 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Reno, Nevada
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo · Kukkiwon-certified — 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
- 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
- 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 firsttaekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 775-843-9551
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8 pm |
| Friday | 5–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My child has learned so much in the two years since we’ve been coming here, both in terms of discipline and self-confidence.”
“The school teaches both poomsae and kyorugi (sparring).”
“The school teaches both poomsae and kyorugi (sparring).”
“It's a great workout, especially for anyone looking to improve their overall fitness and flexibility, while also learning Olympic style martial arts.”
“im 27 years old and just joined FIRST TEAKWONDO november of 2013 testing for orange belt this month and i always get a good workout great instructions.”
What students say
“im 27 years old and just joined FIRST TEAKWONDO november of 2013 testing for orange belt this month and i always get a good workout great instructions.”
“From the moment we walked in the instructors (aka Sabom) created a welcoming and positive atmosphere.”
“We've been a member of the First TaeKwondo family for almost a year and after speaking with other TKD parents from other dojos, I realize what an amazing community we've joined.”
“They strike the perfect balance between teaching the techniques and fostering the love for the sport.”
“My kiddo has learned discipline and structure in his physical activity, along with appreciation for the skill levels of others.”
“Grandmaster Tanner and First Taekwondo is such a great place for youth to gain self confidence, create long lasting friendships and to receive careful training in the martial arts!”
From the reviews
I can’t say enough good things about First Taekwondo! From the moment we walked in the instructors (aka Sabom) created a welcoming and positive atmosphere. My child has learned so much in the two years since we’ve been coming here, both in terms of discipline and self-confidence.
I have been training here for two years, and I love it. It's a great workout, especially for anyone looking to improve their overall fitness and flexibility, while also learning Olympic style martial arts. Master Tanner is student-focused and is great with all his students, especially kids.
im 27 years old and just joined FIRST TEAKWONDO november of 2013 testing for orange belt this month and i always get a good workout great instructions. master tanner is a great instructer
More than pleased with our experience. The instructors are wonderful with the students, while at the same time teaching values and discipline. Would absolutely recommend.
New to taekwondo? Start at First Taekwondo
First 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 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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