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JC world Taekwondo - Smyrna
5 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Smyrna, Georgia
Style / system: 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
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Poomsae & forms forms (poomsae) practice — the patterns at the heart of taekwondo and your belt testing
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule jcworldtkd-smyrna.org — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (943) 267-2837
Hours
| Monday | 2–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 2–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 2–8 PM |
| Thursday | 2–8 PM |
| Friday | 2–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Master Um is extremely skilled in keeping the kids engaged in the class while teaching them skills, partner work, and respect for others.”
“I’m excited to continue with poomse and sparring techniques in the upcoming weeks.”
Other martial arts here
“My 10 year old has been asking for a while to take Karate/Taekwondo classes and never got around to it until now.”
What students say
“Master Um is a great teacher, very patient with my kids who are doing Taekwondo for the first time.”
“As an older adult student returning after several months of inactivity, I’ve been impressed by how welcoming and supportive the environment is.”
“As an older adult student returning after several months of inactivity, I’ve been impressed by how welcoming and supportive the environment is.”
“We are watching our boys grow not only in strength and technique, but also in self-control, focus, and self-esteem and discipline.”
“My son absolutely loves it, and I’ve watched him grow stronger, more confident, and more disciplined with every class.”
“Master Um uses the latest technology to grade and track students’ progress, making training both engaging and effective.”
From the reviews
JC in Smyrna is an outstanding new Olympic-style taekwondo studio that blends tradition with innovation. Master Um uses the latest technology to grade and track students’ progress, making training both engaging and effective.
My daughter is taking classes at JC Taekwondo with Master Um, and we are both really happy with the experience. Master Um is very friendly, knowledgeable, and experienced. The class sizes are small so she gets a lot of direct coaching, and the price per month is extremely reasonable.
One of the best Taekwondo schools in Atlanta hands down. Master Jae Um doesnt just teach kicks and forms.. he teaches discipline, confidence, and real technique. Every class pushes me to grow, and the energy is unmatched.
We went for a trial class the first week this studio opened and my son has loved it from the very start! This is not my son's first time doing martial arts but this time he is enjoying it a lot more. The instructor is great and works well with kids. We look forward to continuing our journey!
New to taekwondo? Start at JC world Taekwondo - Smyrna
JC world Taekwondo - Smyrna 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 JC world Taekwondo - Smyrna
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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