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Harvest Tae Kwon Do
5 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Olathe, Kansas
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
- Website & schedule harvesttkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 913-645-7148
The classes they run
“Master Stephen always took the time for extra instruction and made sure my son understood the movements.”
“I took classes here throughout high school and enjoyed every minute of it.”
What students say
“The majority of us trained to be second-degree black belts and that was due to the help of Master Stephen and his great leadership skills!”
“Harvest Tae Kwon Do is a family focused school where students of all ages master Tae Kwon Do skills in a safe and supportive environment.”
“Harvest Tae Kwon Do is a family focused school where students of all ages master Tae Kwon Do skills in a safe and supportive environment.”
“Great instruction, patient teacher, great with kids and adults alike.”
“The majority of us trained to be second-degree black belts and that was due to the help of Master Stephen and his great leadership skills!”
“Master Stephen is a wonderful instructor who makes class fun, but also teaches respect and physical and mental toughness to his students.”
From the reviews
Our daughter just loved going to Tae Kwondo with Master Steven!!! He is so good with his students and knows them individually. You are not ‘just a student’ there. You are part of a family!
My whole family had been members of Harvest Tae Kwon Do for a long time. My brother, sister, father, and I all trained there for 6-7 years. The majority of us trained to be second-degree black belts and that was due to the help of Master Stephen and his great leadership skills!
An excellent experience all-around for our family. Two students, many years, a 3rd degree black belt and a 1st degree black belt. Master Stephen is kind, fun, welcoming, and generally creates a great atmosphere for kids (and adults!) to learn tae kwon do AND develop confidence and community.
Harvest Tae Kwon Do has changed my life over the 5-6 years that I went there. Master Stephen really cares about his students and their individual growth. Going to school here has taught me so many things that I will continue to carry forward in my future. I always remember being excited to come to class.
New to taekwondo? Start at Harvest Tae Kwon Do
Harvest Tae Kwon Do 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.
Your first taekwondo class at Harvest Tae Kwon Do
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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