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International Taekwon-Do Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Arvada, Colorado
Style / system: ITF (Traditional) · Olympic / World Taekwondo — 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
- 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule internationaltkdacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 720-295-2161
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 am–1 pm, 3:30–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am–1 pm, 3:30–10 pm |
| Thursday | 3–8 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am–1 pm, 3:30–10 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It is very amazing to see how children learn the basics of tae kwon do and then grow so quickly in their training!”
“I have also found the adult classes to be highly beneficial for anyone who wants to get in shape, grow discipline, and meet incredible people.”
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What students say
“Finding a reputable academy was very important to our family, taught by a knowledgeable instructor who is trained authentically in the sport.”
“Lots of other kids in this age group and a great welcoming community!”
“Finding a reputable academy was very important to our family, taught by a knowledgeable instructor who is trained authentically in the sport.”
“I have seen enormous positive changes in my kids’ confidence and focus; especially at school.”
“He keeps the environment challenging but also lots of fun and is heavily invested in churning out talented students who win national tournaments.”
“My kids started Taekwon-Do with Master Teran 6 months ago and they love it.”
From the reviews
This is a great school and my kids love it!! Master Vic is very professional and a great teacher. Best in Jersey City!!
Myself and my children have loved attending International Taekwon-do Academy! Finding a reputable academy was very important to our family, taught by a knowledgeable instructor who is trained authentically in the sport. Victor is strict, yet friendly, and has great rapport with the kids and adults he coaches.
My kids started Taekwon-Do with Master Teran 6 months ago and they love it. He consistently has high expectations and spends time with each student to make sure they stay motivated. The team and family oriented atmosphere is welcoming.
My daughter has been attending classes for a short time but enough to realize that the teaching is very good as well as the discipline and respect that is very important, I recommend this school.
New to taekwondo? Start at International Taekwon-Do Academy
International Taekwon-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 International Taekwon-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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