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Joung's Taekwondo

4.8 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Tampa, Florida

Taekwondo school Free trial Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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 (ages 2–5) — 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
  • Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule joungstaekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (813) 884-8451

Hours

Monday 12:50–6 PM
Tuesday 1:50–6 PM
Wednesday 1:50–6 PM
Thursday 1:50–6 PM
Friday 1:50–6 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 Joung's Taekwondo, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 10 mentions

“My son is very happy, he’s been here for 1 year, Emo and Master are like family to us, best place to have your kids .”

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Teens

“My kids attended Taekwondo since they were in elementary school, until high school.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

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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 Joung's Taekwondo — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🎽 Karate

“A good taekwondo school, traditional Korean karate.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

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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 25 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 10 mentions

“My son is very happy, he’s been here for 1 year, Emo and Master are like family to us, best place to have your kids .”

certified & recognized school 7 mentions

“My son is very happy, he’s been here for 1 year, Emo and Master are like family to us, best place to have your kids .”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 4 mentions

“Master and his wife Emo focus on discipline, respect and hard work and keep a welcoming family friendly environment.”

From the reviews

Master Joung and his wife Emo have always been there for our family, we will be here for them also. My kids attended Taekwondo since they were in elementary school, until high school. My youngest son is now getting ready to start college and is still attending adult classes.

★★★★★ — Toby, Mar 2026

I’m glad our grandchild is a part of taekwondo the place is so welcoming I like the way the kids learn and staff are very friendly my grandson enjoy time with master he is happy always

★★★★★ — M, Jul 2024

My son is very happy, he’s been here for 1 year, Emo and Master are like family to us, best place to have your kids .

★★★★★ — Yanerky, Sep 2019

These are my grand parent they have keeping business great For over 13 years now it great.

★★★★★ — Drake, Jul 2024

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New to taekwondo? Start at Joung's Taekwondo

Joung's Taekwondo 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first taekwondo class at Joung's Taekwondo

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 Joung's Taekwondo

7022 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL33634

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