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King Tiger Tae Kwon Do of South Charlotte

4.9 ★★★★★ 56 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Charlotte, North Carolina

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

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 6–17) — 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 kingtigersouth.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (704) 561-8532

Hours

Monday 3–8:30 PM
Tuesday 3–8:30 PM
Wednesday 3–8:30 PM
Thursday 2:45–8:30 PM
Friday 2:30–6:30 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 King Tiger Tae Kwon Do of South Charlotte, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 20 mentions

“My son began Tae Kwon Do with Master Chin, Instructor Hsin and the other instructors when he turned 5, and I can say he has already developed more coordination and strength!”

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👤 Private Lessons

“I have a 4 year old there who does group and private lessons.”

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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 South Charlotte — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

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 56 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 2 mentions

“Ms Sherry, Master Chin and Master Moon are absolutely amazing, welcoming, friendly and encouraging.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“Arriving from another school they could not have been more gracious and welcoming to the TKD family.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 16 mentions

“They helped increase his confidence, energy level, he has met new friends and all of the instructors are very supportive.”

📘 strong forms & technique 2 mentions

“The instructors and staff are in-tune with every detail of each child's experience, the customer experience and teaching approach is what sets this studio apart.”

🧒 strong kids program 7 mentions

“They are great with my son. They helped increase his confidence, energy level, he has met new friends and all of the instructors are very supportive.”

certified & recognized school 8 mentions

“My son began Tae Kwon Do with Master Chin, Instructor Hsin and the other instructors when he turned 5, and I can say he has already developed more coordination and strength!”

From the reviews

King Tiger Tae Kwon Do of South Charlotte is the best martial arts place we've ever been to. They are great with my son. They helped increase his confidence, energy level, he has met new friends and all of the instructors are very supportive. I recommend you go, at least give them a try. Thanks

★★★★★ — Ivory, Oct 2020

We love King Tiger. It's amazing what they have taught my 5 year old son in just 30 minutes each week. When we are in the studio it is like he is a different child so respectful and confident. Highly recommend!

★★★★★ — Lindy, Jun 2016

I have searched many schools in the area and I felt the core values and different programs King Tiger South Charlotte had was by far better then any school i visited. We focus on the true art of what Tae Kwon do is.

★★★★★ — Jimmy, Jun 2017

Our family has had a wonderful experience at King Tiger South Charlotte. Even with different personalities and learning styles, each of our children have grown in not only TKD skills, but also in confidence, focus, and respect.

★★★★★ — Laura, Apr 2016

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 56 reviews →

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

King Tiger Tae Kwon Do of South Charlotte 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.

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Your first taekwondo class at King Tiger Tae Kwon Do of South Charlotte

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 South Charlotte

4201-B Park Rd, Charlotte, NC28209

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