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Jasper Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Jasper, Alabama
Plan your first class
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (205) 295-5230
Hours
| Monday | 6–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–8 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 6–8 PM |
| Friday | 6–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“This school has been amazing in building self confidence, skills and healthy habits in our grandchildren.”
What students say
“They are part of a warm, supportive group of teachers and students helping all students develop at their own pace, yet encouraging progress at all levels.”
“This school has been amazing in building self confidence, skills and healthy habits in our grandchildren.”
From the reviews
Myself and my family have used everything we have learned so far since opening day in our everyday lives. Taekwondo has helped me maintain active exercise while training along with developing a family atmosphere and we always welcome new trainees with open arms jasper martial arts is the place to be
This school has been amazing in building self confidence, skills and healthy habits in our grandchildren. They are part of a warm, supportive group of teachers and students helping all students develop at their own pace, yet encouraging progress at all levels. We love JMA!
We love this place! All the instructors are amazing and so kind and patient. Everyone is very welcoming and friendly. My kids have learned a lot from JMA; and grown in skill and confidence.
Wonderful place to have your child learn martial arts while building friendships and life skills along the way. Thank you Jasper Martial Arts!
New to taekwondo? Start at Jasper Martial Arts
Jasper 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 Jasper 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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