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Hiraya Martial Arts | Martial Arts School
4.7 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Phoenix, Arizona
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
- 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
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- Website & schedule hirayamartialartsaz.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 480-788-0340
Hours
| Monday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Our kids have been learning from Sensei Alex Pozon for several years now and we only have great things to say about this studio.”
“Forget all those other pretenders and franchises out there that teach nothing that will help you in the real world, Hiraya Martial Arts is The Real Deal!”
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“It’s the right place to go for learning self defense techniques.”
What students say
“The knowledge, expertise and professionalism of the lead instructor, Miss Pozon, is world class.”
“The classes are well-structured and perfect for students of all ages and skill levels.”
“The growth of our kids in martial arts technique and discipline have been extraordinary.”
“The growth of our kids in martial arts technique and discipline have been extraordinary.”
“Watching his confidence grow and develop with her teaching has been a priceless experience!”
From the reviews
Hiraya Martial Arts is easily the best martial arts studio in Phoenix. The knowledge, expertise and professionalism of the lead instructor, Miss Pozon, is world class. The classes are well-structured and perfect for students of all ages and skill levels.
This is the best martial arts studio around. It’s owned by the lead Sensei and she is amazing with kids and is an impressive black belt herself! She cares deeply about the kids and works really hard to make sure they have a well-rounded curriculum.
Love that my daughters can learn from such a strong female master. She somehow wrangles my kids even though they are being silly and gets them to focus. My girls are learning how to defend and discipline themselves and I love their progression.
Sensai Pozon is the best. She's great with the kids and an amazing martial artist (just look at Hiraya's IG). She's been my daughter's instructor for years but she's also a role model. Thank you, Hiraya!!
New to taekwondo? Start at Hiraya Martial Arts | Martial Arts School
Hiraya Martial Arts | Martial Arts School 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 Hiraya Martial Arts | Martial Arts School
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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