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Hueytown Taekwondo Academy ( HTA )

5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Hueytown, Alabama

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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  • 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
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  • Website & schedule htataekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 205-420-3051

Hours

Monday 2:30–7 pm
Tuesday 2:30–7 pm
Wednesday 2:30–7 pm
Thursday 2:30–7 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
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 Hueytown Taekwondo Academy ( HTA ), confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 5 mentions

“Great place for kids to learn self defense and discipline.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Great place for kids to learn self defense and discipline.”

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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 Hueytown Taekwondo Academy ( HTA ) — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Great place for kids to learn self defense and discipline.”

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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 12 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 3 mentions

“Great exercise and very family oriented.”

great workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“Great exercise and very family oriented.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 3 mentions

“Teaches with patience, but also develops their confidence and structure”

From the reviews

Best place to send your kids for Taekwondo lessons. My daughter enjoys ever minute she spends there and the excitement she has in advancing to black belt makes me excited. Instructor and his wife are wonderful and respectful individuals.

★★★★★ — Jessica, Apr 2016

I have been there for 12 years now and plan to be there for a while longer. I would say that Hueytown Taekwondo is an excellent way to get some exercise and also learn some amazing skills.

★★★★★ — Cody, Apr 2016

Mr. Blake does a great job with the little kids. Teaches with patience, but also develops their confidence and structure

★★★★★ — Wes, Feb 2019

Great place for kids to learn self defense and discipline. Instructor is great with all levels. Great workout for kids

★★★★★ — Rocco, Aug 2023

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New to taekwondo? Start at Hueytown Taekwondo Academy ( HTA )

Hueytown Taekwondo Academy ( HTA ) 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first taekwondo class at Hueytown Taekwondo Academy ( HTA )

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 Hueytown Taekwondo Academy ( HTA )

601 Brooklane Dr, Hueytown, AL35023

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