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Ko Martial Arts - North Olathe

5 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Olathe, Kansas

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 3–15) — 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
  • Women's classes dedicated women's taekwondo classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule thekoma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 913-829-2929

Hours

Monday 3–8 pm
Tuesday 3–8 pm
Wednesday 3–8 pm
Thursday 3–8 pm
Friday 3–7 pm
Saturday 8:45 am–12 pm
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 Ko Martial Arts - North Olathe, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 19 mentions

“Although I have never considered myself a target, I realized that I could do more to ensure my own safety, as well as my kids.”

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💪 Women's Classes

“I just attended a FREE Women's Self-Defense session at KOMA, lead by Anna Crandall.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“I just attended a FREE Women's Self-Defense session at KOMA, lead by Anna Crandall.”

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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 Ko Martial Arts - North Olathe — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“I just attended a FREE Women's Self-Defense session at KOMA, lead by Anna Crandall.”

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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 44 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“KO’s is an excellent place for children of all ages to be active and improve their confidence while climbing the belt ranks.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 6 mentions

“Our family really appreciates the emphasis on respect, self control, confidence, and other life skills all bundled up in a fun, active environment.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“KOMA has been a great experience for my son. The staff is very positive and respectful and does a great job of teaching values as well as techniques!”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“They are one of the few places that offer recreational activity options for special needs kiddos, and that can be hard to find, especially at a reasonable price.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 14 mentions

“Our family really appreciates the emphasis on respect, self control, confidence, and other life skills all bundled up in a fun, active environment.”

From the reviews

My 8yo son has autism and he can be difficult to work with on activities like this, that require focus and discipline. Well, our first lesson was today and I could not believe how well the instructor was able to get my ornery ball of energy to follow along and take it seriously.

★★★★★ — Kristina, Aug 2022

Where do I begin! Amazing Staff! My daughter is DEAF and they have an instructor that learned and continuing to learn ASL to help her succeed! She has struggled with being shy and she’s gaining self confidence, time management, and the love of a healthy-active workout twice a week.

★★★★★ — Tamarah, Feb 2020

Wow, we cannot say enough good things about our experiences at KOMO in North Olathe! Our first experience was through a Girl Scout event with our troop. The girls had an absolute blast: the teachers were engaging, the class content was fun, and the girls got a badge at the end.

★★★★★ — Heather, Jan 2024

Five Stars across the board for KOMA and their staff. Our son has ADHD and we were having trouble finding activities that he enjoyed and organizations that could accommodate him. KOMA opened their arms and hearts to him and watching his growth since joining has been amazing!

★★★★★ — Justin, Nov 2019

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New to taekwondo? Start at Ko Martial Arts - North Olathe

Ko Martial Arts - North Olathe 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 Ko Martial Arts - North Olathe

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 Ko Martial Arts - North Olathe

21701 College Blvd, Olathe, KS66061

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