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Jones Family Black Belt Academy, LLC

4.3 ★★★★☆ 27 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Evansville, Indiana

Taekwondo school Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Sparring

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

  • Membership memberships run around $200/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 (ages 5–18) — 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
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  • Website & schedule jonesfamilyblackbeltacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 812-773-2997

Hours

Monday 9 am–7 pm
Tuesday 9 am–7 pm
Wednesday 9 am–7 pm
Thursday 9 am–7 pm
Friday 9 am–7 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 Jones Family Black Belt Academy, LLC, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 29 mentions

“honestly its amazing how instructor Jones works with kids and works with them at their pace he us wonderful and also its also helping my child learn self defense and confidence.”

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🐲 Little Dragons 2 mentions

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🥊 Sparring 3 mentions

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“honestly its amazing how instructor Jones works with kids and works with them at their pace he us wonderful and also its also helping my child learn self defense and confidence.”

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🎓 Belt Testing

“I recommend signing up for the Black Belt club membership.”

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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 Jones Family Black Belt Academy, LLC — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“honestly its amazing how instructor Jones works with kids and works with them at their pace he us wonderful and also its also helping my child learn self defense and confidence.”

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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 27 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 3 mentions

“I am a student here, I am a Catholic Priest, my age is 47 years, I love this studio and Master Jones is a great person teaches perfectly.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“He’s created a fun and welcoming environment to practice Tae Kwon Do while instilling respectable values that each student can carry with them inside and outside of the classroom.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 18 mentions

“He’s created a fun and welcoming environment to practice Tae Kwon Do while instilling respectable values that each student can carry with them inside and outside of the classroom.”

📘 strong forms & technique 2 mentions

“The Instructor explains everything in detail and the atmosphere is that of a welcoming feeling.”

🧒 strong kids program 6 mentions

“honestly its amazing how instructor Jones works with kids and works with them at their pace he us wonderful and also its also helping my child learn self defense and confidence.”

certified & recognized school 11 mentions

“Training with Master Instructor Jones has helped him gain confidence in himself and his abilities, increase perseverance and show dedication to learning and improving.”

From the reviews

I love this school. The Instructor explains everything in detail and the atmosphere is that of a welcoming feeling. I would personally recommend this experience to children and their parents.

★★★★★ — Charisse, Apr 2022

Our 6-year-old son absolutely loves going to Jones Family Black Belt Academy! He looks forward to every class and it’s been amazing to see how much confidence he’s gained. The instructors are fantastic and really know how to motivate and encourage the kids.

★★★★★ — Justin, Jun 2025

Jones Family Academy is the perfect fit for our two daughters. Each has gained so much confidence in a short time. They have learned invaluable leadership skills. Instructor Jones and the entire Jones family are wonderful with kids. They are great motivators and teachers. Highly recommend!

★★★★★ — Andrea, Apr 2022

Senior Instructor Jones has made a huge impact on my family. My kids are more confident, Focused more then they have ever been. My kids are excited to go to Taekwondo and love the fast paced learning and wide range of knowledge from traditional forms, Sparring, to various weapons training and different games and…

★★★★★ — Karie, Feb 2024

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New to taekwondo? Start at Jones Family Black Belt Academy, LLC

Jones Family Black Belt Academy, LLC 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 Jones Family Black Belt Academy, LLC

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 Jones Family Black Belt Academy, LLC

333 Plaza E Blvd Ste f, Evansville, IN47715

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