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iXL Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 62 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Overland Park, Kansas
Style / system: ATA / Songahm — 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ixlma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 913-897-4282
Hours
| Monday | 3–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–8 pm |
| Thursday | 3–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I can confidently say that the training they got with IXL have not only made my two kids great athletes but also great humans, confident and disciplined in life.”
“My 10 1/2 year old daughter started in the Tiny Tigers program and is now getting ready to test soon for her second degree Black Belt.”
“I have three 2nd Degree Black Belts who combined have 6 district titles and my oldest came in 2nd place in the World sparring competition in Little Rock, Arkansas.”
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What students say
“Very positive knowledgeable instructors who care about developing leadership & life skills, along with teaching the art of Taekwondo!”
“They are dedicated to teaching the art of Tae Kwon Do but also have a deeper purpose to making a better community through helping people live better, healthier lives.”
“Instructors are positive role models that are dedicated to empowering your child with the confidence and strength needed to be successful and a leader amongst their peers.”
“I have three 2nd Degree Black Belts who combined have 6 district titles and my oldest came in 2nd place in the World sparring competition in Little Rock, Arkansas.”
“I have three 2nd Degree Black Belts who combined have 6 district titles and my oldest came in 2nd place in the World sparring competition in Little Rock, Arkansas.”
“Instructors are positive role models that are dedicated to empowering your child with the confidence and strength needed to be successful and a leader amongst their peers.”
From the reviews
My son has been a member here for a few months and he loves it! He looks forward to going to class. The instructors lead in an environment of 100% positivity. They redirect to show him the proper moves but always still make him feel confident in what he's doing.
My daughter has been at iXL for five years and Master Chan and all of the instructors there have always been really great. They focus more on self-defense, discipline, and the other values that she will need to be a successful and productive adult while at the same time really de-emphasizing the aggressive aspects of…
The instructors at iXL are some of the finest people I know. Not only do they have an excellent rapport with my son but the patience they take and interaction with the whole school is unparalleled. I have watched my son grow and show a confidence in himself that this school is directly responsible for.
Excellent place! My daughter has been taking lessons here for over a year. Very positive knowledgeable instructors who care about developing leadership & life skills, along with teaching the art of Taekwondo! They really invest in the students and support them outside the studio as well.
New to taekwondo? Start at iXL Martial Arts
iXL Martial Arts 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 iXL Martial Arts
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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