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Huggins Tae Kwon Do Academy
5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Mauldin, South Carolina
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo · Kukkiwon-certified — based on the school's own site and student reviews. Taekwondo systems (Olympic/World Taekwondo, ITF, and ATA/Songahm) differ in forms, sparring rules, and tournaments; if lineage matters to you, confirm it with the school. ATA vs WT vs ITF, explained →
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 (ages 4–12) — 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
- 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule hugginstkd.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 864-884-3272
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 9:30 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 9:30 am–5 pm |
The classes they run
“The Grandmaster’s have patience and are dedicated to making Taekwondo a fun experience while teaching children how to respect others.”
“They really take up the time with the students and some one on one if they see a student needs the practice to ensure their success.”
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What students say
“I started late at age 62 and have thoroughly enjoyed the past 8 years of excellent instruction and motivation to improve my TKD skills and abilities.”
“It is rare to find a fun and healthy activity like this that provides you exercise, discipline, confidence and the comradery of great instructors and students of all ages.”
“Over the past several decades Grand Master Bill Huggins and his wife Anne Huggins have proven to be excellent role models and pillars of the community.”
“TKD has been a great way to teach my children (and ourselves) discipline, goal setting, and dedication.”
“I can't thank them enough for adding in building my daughter's overall confidence while also enhancing her ability to concentrate more.”
“Over the past several decades Grand Master Bill Huggins and his wife Anne Huggins have proven to be excellent role models and pillars of the community.”
From the reviews
Life changing and lots of fun ! The Huggins Tae Kwon Do Academy has years of working with all physical levels of athleticism and can, with each individual, grow and develop them to their potential.This is done in a professional, safe and most importantly fun environment.
I have know many Martial arts but I have never seen nor have I ever Witness such a professional martial artist the quality of students have produced. Grand Master Huggins and his wife Grand Master Huggins have perform what a real martial artist should be I say l say this because I know his master Billy Hong one of the…
Our 10 year old daughter has been taking taekwondo for 1.5 years. She's made good friends and definitely feels at home with the Huggins. We noticed a big difference in her confidence level.
I started training with the Huggins family in 1994. They welcomed me as one of their own . Through their instruction and care I met the most incredible people and had the opportunity to travel the nation competing.
New to taekwondo? Start at Huggins Tae Kwon Do Academy
Huggins Tae Kwon Do Academy 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 Huggins Tae Kwon Do 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.
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