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Klamath Family Martial Arts
4.6 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Klamath Falls, Oregon
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
- 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
The classes they run
“Our children are learning the philosophies of martial arts including responsibility, self-discipline, working as a team and self-control, which touch every aspect of their lives.”
“This is an amazing program for kids of all ages, they learn respect, self defense, how to be a team and work together, GMC is an amazing coach and mentor.”
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“This is an amazing program for kids of all ages, they learn respect, self defense, how to be a team and work together, GMC is an amazing coach and mentor.”
What students say
“This is an amazing program for kids of all ages, they learn respect, self defense, how to be a team and work together, GMC is an amazing coach and mentor.”
“Grand Master Church has a huge heart for the youth of our community and is committed to helping nurture and raise up the next generation of strong, courageous leaders.”
“Grand Master Church has a huge heart for the youth of our community and is committed to helping nurture and raise up the next generation of strong, courageous leaders.”
“Our children are learning the philosophies of martial arts including responsibility, self-discipline, working as a team and self-control, which touch every aspect of their lives.”
From the reviews
Grand Master Church is the real deal and has proven to be an invaluable resource to the personal growth and development of my children. Not only have they acquired a set of practical skills to defend themselves in the real world, they have seen significant gains in emotional maturity, character strength, and moral…
My son asked me to join him here for the Taekwondo Family class. I was hesitant, even though I had known the wonderful staff and Grand Master Church through their after school program and summer Mudo camps. My hesitation was because I'm non-athletic, overweight, and middle-aged.
We can't say enough good things about Master Church and all the folks at Klamath Family Martial Arts. It's not just that the instruction is good, though our son has taken Tae Kwon Do classes during the school year as well as their summer day camp and had a great time.
Grand Master Church has a huge heart for the youth of our community and is committed to helping nurture and raise up the next generation of strong, courageous leaders.
New to taekwondo? Start at Klamath Family Martial Arts
Klamath Family Martial Arts 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 Klamath Family 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. 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.