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J. PARK MARTIAL ARTS

4.9 ★★★★★ 72 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Tampa, Florida

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • Membership memberships run around $50/mo — many schools also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-student rates
  • 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
  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule jparkmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (813) 935-4043

Hours

Monday 1–9:30 PM
Tuesday 2–9:30 PM
Wednesday 2–9:30 PM
Thursday 2–9:30 PM
Friday 2–10 PM
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 J. PARK MARTIAL ARTS, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 22 mentions

“My child has not only improved physically through better fitness, flexibility, and strength, but also gained important values like respect, confidence, and self-control.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“Professor Phil truly has jiu-jitsu down to a science, and his willingness to provide one-on-one attention is incredibly commendable.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“He has aided me in Stunt Coordinating in my film and also is the Instructor for My little daughter in self defense plus martial arts.”

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🎓 Belt Testing

“He is learning to be more disciplined and enjoys earning stripes.”

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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 J. PARK MARTIAL ARTS — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🤼 Jiu-Jitsu 2 mentions

“Professor Phil truly has jiu-jitsu down to a science, and his willingness to provide one-on-one attention is incredibly commendable.”

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🦵 Kickboxing

“I started with Taekwondo, kickboxing, and now I’m training BJJ.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“He has aided me in Stunt Coordinating in my film and also is the Instructor for My little daughter in self defense plus martial arts.”

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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 72 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 2 mentions

“MASTER HOON park is an Amazing person and His Martial Arts family are Outstanding people .”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 8 mentions

“As a military veteran, my body has some mileage on it, so I’m always a bit cautious when trying new gyms—but J Parks makes it feel like family from the moment you walk in.”

📘 strong forms & technique 2 mentions

“Whether I'm training with Master Hoon, or Master Nguyen, or Coach Dean, I I assure you, you will gained a wealthof knowledgeable techniques from each and every one of them.”

🧒 strong kids program 6 mentions

“They’ve helped my son grow in confidence, discipline, and self-esteem more than I ever imagined possible.”

certified & recognized school 6 mentions

“MASTER HOON park is an Amazing person and His Martial Arts family are Outstanding people .”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 20 mentions

“The instructors are professional, kind, skilled, patient, and they do a great job of balancing discipline with fun.”

From the reviews

I've been training at J Park Martial Arts just over 7 months earlier this year. I started off choreography training for filming purposes with Master Hoon. Who I've grown to love and respect his ways and lifestyle along with many others.

★★★★★ — Warrington, Dec 2018

Absolutely amazing martial arts school! This place has truly become like family to us. The instructors are not only skilled but incredibly caring and supportive. They’ve helped my son grow in confidence, discipline, and self-esteem more than I ever imagined possible.

★★★★★ — Nina, Oct 2025

Master Hoon is a brilliant martial artist, choreographer, and teacher! I've seen him inspire and empower his students both in self defense but on set as fighters. He also is very positive and will bring the best out of everyone around him!

★★★★★ — Yvelisse, Jul 2017

I have trained at this school for a long time. I started with Taekwondo, kickboxing, and now I’m training BJJ. The instructors are wonderful, honest, and committed to training their students. The instructors want their students to succeed and meet their goals.

★★★★★ — Salvatore, Apr 2021

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New to taekwondo? Start at J. PARK MARTIAL ARTS

J. PARK MARTIAL ARTS 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first taekwondo class at J. PARK 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.

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 J. PARK MARTIAL ARTS

8717 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL33614

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