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Kassebaum's Martial Arts
4.2 ★★★★☆ 74 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Bellevue, Nebraska
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 4–6) — 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule nebraskakma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (402) 682-5425
Hours
| Monday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–12:15 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–12:15 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Afterwards we were so impressed with how he handled class for such small kids that we signed our son up for the long run and he's still loving it!”
“He will do private lessons when needed/wanted!”
“I definitely recommend KMA for all your training and self defense.”
“They are great about posting events and information about upcoming tournaments, but belt testing and class closures are sometimes difficult to keep track of.”
Other martial arts here
“Now, she goes Monday - Thursday most weeks and practices both BJJ and Taekwondo.”
“I definitely recommend KMA for all your training and self defense.”
What students say
“The main instructor Mike is very knowledgeable and was there teaching every class that I participated in.”
“Master K perfectly pull off the tricky balance of demanding excellence while still being supportive, fun, and completely age appropriate for our now 5 year old orange belt!”
“All the instructors have been great with my son. They show a true love for the sport and are instilling great qualities in our kids.”
“They are great about posting events and information about upcoming tournaments, but belt testing and class closures are sometimes difficult to keep track of.”
“We highly recommend Kassebaum Martial Arts School and Master Kassebaum and all the teachers for helping our child in her love for martial arts.”
“Clean facility with plenty of equipment and room for training.”
From the reviews
Chief Master Kassebaum and all of the instructors @ KMA are fantastic. They are able to tailor each class to every level of student. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. The facility is clean. Chief Master Kassebaum has answered any and all questions we have had along the way.
We love KMA! The family feel here is everything. Our two boys have grown in discipline and knowledge, paying off in all other aspects of life including school and sports.
Both my daughters have been going here for about a year and half. Both have progressed well and really enjoy the classes. My oldest daughter has autism (level 1) and when they first started the transition to a new sport was very difficult for her.
My son and I have been wanting to try martial arts for awhile, but we were a little hesitant about trying classes during the pandemic. Chief Master Kassebaum and the other instructors have conducted all classes with safety as the top priority.
New to taekwondo? Start at Kassebaum's Martial Arts
Kassebaum's Martial Arts 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.
Your first taekwondo class at Kassebaum's 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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