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Hero Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Palmetto Bay, Florida
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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule heromartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 786-348-5325
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My children have been going to Hero Martial Arts for several years, for classes and occasionally for camp.”
“They offer a free self defense class every Saturday at noon, just to give back to the community.”
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“They offer a free self defense class every Saturday at noon, just to give back to the community.”
What students say
“Master coco has the BEST patience with these kids.”
“The environment is very positive and the staff is very friendly and accommodating.”
“I have been here for over a year, take classes with my kids and love it!”
“They enjoyed their time there and were able to compete both at local tournaments and national tournaments, like the Junior Olympics and US Open for Taekwondo.”
“Master Cocco is a fun presence, a talented teacher, and a great example for my kids (and so are the poised and mature teenagers who have been coming here for years).”
“I highly recommend these camps/classes to anyone with kids that need a little discipline, direction, exercise or anything for that matter!”
From the reviews
My kids have been going to Hero martial arts for a few weeks and the classes are amazing. They are very patient with the kids. I have a 5 year old boy and an 11 year old girl and they both love everything about this place. The spring camp is awesome too!
Great place for the whole family! They offer a free self defense class every Saturday at noon, just to give back to the community. My 16 year old daughter loves it. She doesn’t like anything! But she loves going to these classes. That’s how we got started there and we intend on doing a lot more here.
Master Cocco has taken my son Marcos during the past 4 years and has molded and developed Marcos into a disciplined and dedicated Taekwondo athlete with a level of confidence I had no idea Marcos possessed. I highly recommend Hero Martial Arts.
My daughter loves this place. Master coco has the BEST patience with these kids. I don’t know how he does it! My daughter is learning how to listen and strive for the best. Can’t wait to see her growth.
New to taekwondo? Start at Hero Martial Arts
Hero Martial Arts 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 Hero Martial Arts
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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