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Hilliard Taekwondo Academy

4.6 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Hilliard, Ohio

Taekwondo school Kids & teens Private lessons Sparring Competition team

Plan your first class

  • 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
  • Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
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  • Website & schedule hilliardtkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 614-777-6033

Hours

Monday 4:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday 4:30–8:30 pm
Wednesday 4:30–8:15 pm
Thursday 4:30–8:30 pm
Friday 4:30–7:30 pm
Saturday 10 am–1:30 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and tournaments — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Taekwondo classes on the schedule at Hilliard Taekwondo Academy, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 32 mentions

“We are in the Little Ninjas program and my son has progressed so much in a short time because of the ability she has to work with the kids.”

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🐲 Little Dragons 2 mentions

“We are in the Little Ninjas program and my son has progressed so much in a short time because of the ability she has to work with the kids.”

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🥊 Sparring 2 mentions

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👤 Private Lessons 2 mentions

“She never forces anything and will take time to go work with a kid one on one off to the side if she needs.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“The instructors are wonderful and it's helped my child so much with routine, discipline, and self-defense.”

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Other martial arts here

Taekwondo schools are often multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Hilliard Taekwondo Academy — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“The instructors are wonderful and it's helped my child so much with routine, discipline, and self-defense.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the school's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want hapkido, karate, or judo alongside your taekwondo, confirm the current schedule with the school.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 39 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 6 mentions

“Welcoming and respectful while having boundaries as they’re a place of learning.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“My son never really loved "team sports" but with HTA we found the perfect mix of preparing with a team but performing and being judged on your own.”

🧼 clean, well-kept dojang 4 mentions

“Each week's class is different but always ends with the kids helping clean up the room before getting high fives and a ribbon added to their belt.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 13 mentions

“More than just martial arts, Ms Thompson teaches life skills like how to handle bullies, how to be resilient in the face of disappointment, and how to respect boundaries.”

From the reviews

My son has been going here for about a year (he was 3 when he started) and it's been nothing but positive. Ms. Thompson and the instructors all got to know him quickly and are great with all the kids while being sure to let them know when they aren't paying attention of following directions.

★★★★★ — Clint, Sep 2022

My kids have been taking classes here for nearly a year now. It has been amazing to see their skills and confidence grow! The discipline and respect has helped their focus and initiative, and the instructors are fantastic.

★★★★★ — Brad, Dec 2017

Love the opportunity to get the littles started so young for the Dragon class on Saturdays! Ms. Thompson is wonderful with them. I recommend Hilliard Taekwondo all the time.

★★★★★ — Liam, May 2017

We love Hilliard Taekwondo Academy! Ms. Thompson and her team of instructors are great role models for our kids. They have helped my two daughters grow so much over the last four years.

★★★★★ — Edith, Jan 2026

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Your first taekwondo class at Hilliard Taekwondo Academy

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.

Taekwondo is a martial art and a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Hilliard Taekwondo Academy

6320 Scioto Darby Rd, Hilliard, OH43026

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