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Karstadt Taekwon-Do ITF
4.9 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Phoenix, Arizona
Style / system: ITF (Traditional) — 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
- 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 usa-uitf.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 602-264-2300
Hours
| Monday | 2–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 2–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 2–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We just signed up and I'm so excited for my daughter to learn how to spar but this place seems like more than just a Taekwondo school, or dojang.”
“I appreciate Master K taking the time to give my son one on one instruction since he is real new to everything.”
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What students say
“My instructor is patient and knowledgeable I didn't think at my age I could learn something new like this.”
“Our son has been training with Master K for a couple of years now, and his TKD training at Karstadt has improved his flexibility, strength, focus, and discipline.”
“Our son has been training with Master K for a couple of years now, and his TKD training at Karstadt has improved his flexibility, strength, focus, and discipline.”
From the reviews
Ms. JacJack & Ms. Dilldine are really phenomenal young ladies making a difference in their community. My son started class during a time with really huge changes going on in our lives. The five tenants, student oath, power creed, and victory chart made a huge difference for both of us.
Great place for people of all ages to learn a martial art. Instructors are all very nice and are extremely skilled. There is not a better place in Arizona to srudy Taekwon-Do
My daughter has been attending TKD at Master Karstadt’s studio for several years. The skills, discipline, respect and determination she has learned will last her a lifetime.
My experience learning taekwondo here has been excellent. My instructor is patient and knowledgeable I didn't think at my age I could learn something new like this. Taekwon!
New to taekwondo? Start at Karstadt Taekwon-Do ITF
Karstadt Taekwon-Do ITF 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 Karstadt Taekwon-Do ITF
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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