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Korea Taekwondo Academy Northwest
4.8 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Indianapolis, Indiana
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo — based on the school's own site and student reviews. Taekwondo systems (Olympic/World Taekwondo, ITF, and ATA/Songahm) differ in forms, sparring rules, and tournaments; if lineage matters to you, confirm it with the school. ATA vs WT vs ITF, explained →
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
- 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 — 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
- Poomsae & forms forms (poomsae) practice — the patterns at the heart of taekwondo and your belt testing
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ktanw.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 317-337-0222
Hours
| Monday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 5–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“She is having a hard time finding a school with the same devotion to the sport and teaching the kids that she found at KTANW.”
“Most students are kids and teens, but there are several parents and their children who come to class together.”
“There are several high ranking adults that help with classes to give students more opportunities for one on one and small group instruction.”
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What students say
“Master Cottee is an amazingly talented instructor.”
“KTA Northwest is a family friendly Taekwondo dojang (school), lead by the knowledgeable and friendly, Grand-master Cottee.”
“He has competed in several national and international level competitions and has worked to earn his SEVENTH DEGREE BLACK BELT.”
“KTA Northwest is a family friendly Taekwondo dojang (school), lead by the knowledgeable and friendly, Grand-master Cottee.”
“Martial arts teach you discipline, to be respectful, hard working, and more responsible individuals.”
From the reviews
KTA Northwest is a family friendly Taekwondo dojang (school), lead by the knowledgeable and friendly, Grand-master Cottee. Most students are kids and teens, but there are several parents and their children who come to class together. Adult students are also welcome.
Our children have been coming to Taekwondo Academy around 1 year and they love it! They have gained confidence and learned so much in a small amount of time. Grand Master Cottee is fun and mixed with tough instruction. Lots of great antidotes added during class to bestow values. Exactly what our kids needed.
I cannot say enough about my son‘s experience with Master Cottee. He encouraged and pushed him to limits I’m sure that he was not aware that He could go. My son will be going out to college next year. But he will not forget the lessons that he learned here and will continue to visit when he has time off.
I cannot say enough good things about KTA Northwest. Master Cottee is an amazingly talented instructor. He not only takes the time to teach two classes almost every day, but he frequently stays after class to give individual instructions if requested. Master Cottee also practices what he teaches.
New to taekwondo? Start at Korea Taekwondo Academy Northwest
Korea Taekwondo Academy Northwest 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 Korea Taekwondo Academy Northwest
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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