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King Tiger Tae Kwon Do of Huntersville

5 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Huntersville, North Carolina

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 3–13) — 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 kingtigerlakenorman.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 704-892-1880

Hours

Monday 12–6 pm
Tuesday 12–6 pm
Wednesday 12–6 pm
Thursday 12–6 pm
Friday 12–6 pm
Saturday 8:45–10 am
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 King Tiger Tae Kwon Do of Huntersville, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 16 mentions

“King Tiger TKD Charlotte and Lake Norman provide the perfect environment for yourself or kids to learn a traditional or reality-based self defense.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“We came for the second class at the wrong time and an instructor gave him a free private lesson.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“King Tiger TKD Charlotte and Lake Norman provide the perfect environment for yourself or kids to learn a traditional or reality-based self defense.”

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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 King Tiger Tae Kwon Do of Huntersville — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“King Tiger TKD Charlotte and Lake Norman provide the perfect environment for yourself or kids to learn a traditional or reality-based self defense.”

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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 45 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 2 mentions

“This is a great place, every Master are so knowledgeable and attentive to the Kids!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“This location offers a safe, professionally run and well equipped program for all ages.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 6 mentions

“Their passion for teaching, combined with their professionalism and genuine care for every student, creates an empowering and family-friendly atmosphere like no other.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“the kids love it and do we.”

certified & recognized school 6 mentions

“King Tiger Taekwondo Lake Norman is truly an exceptional martial arts school, led by the amazing team of Master Conrad and Master Chelley Hartle.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 11 mentions

“They learn self control, respect for others, respect for living things, respect for brothers and sisters, respect for parents and teachers.”

From the reviews

My son started with their after school program in January and I could not be happier with our decision. The program is wonderfully flexible and responsive to parents needs and concerns. The instructors are fantastic with the kids teaching useful martial arts skills as well as a constant theme of respect for others.

★★★★★ — Daniel, Jul 2017

My son lived his first class. We came for the second class at the wrong time and an instructor gave him a free private lesson.

★★★★★ — T, Jul 2016

Amazing staff and leadership team. The Hartle's and their after school team have instilled confidence, discipline and a new skillset into my son. They not only are passionate about the martial art, but genuinely care about you and your family. Thanks KT!

★★★★★ — Bee, Jun 2016

King Tiger TKD Charlotte and Lake Norman provide the perfect environment for yourself or kids to learn a traditional or reality-based self defense. Masters, Hartle and Evins love what they do and it shows when you see the students training, participating and making progress.

★★★★★ — Emily, Oct 2018

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New to taekwondo? Start at King Tiger Tae Kwon Do of Huntersville

King Tiger Tae Kwon Do of Huntersville 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.

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Your first taekwondo class at King Tiger Tae Kwon Do of Huntersville

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 King Tiger Tae Kwon Do of Huntersville

16525 Birkdale Commons Pkwy #200, Huntersville, NC28078

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