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Kowkabany's Family Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 61 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Tampa, Florida
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule teamkowkabany.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 813-891-0624
Hours
| Monday | 12–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–8 pm |
| Thursday | 12–8 pm |
| Friday | 12–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The owners, who are also instructors, are best-in-class, their higher ranked Black Belts help in breakout sessions to give you and your children the attention they need to succeed.”
“We’ve loved watching their confidence and discipline grow, and we look forward to seeing them continue to develop while learning more advanced self-defense skills.”
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“We’ve loved watching their confidence and discipline grow, and we look forward to seeing them continue to develop while learning more advanced self-defense skills.”
What students say
“Chief and Chief Master are some of the most supportive and dedicated instructors you could ever ask for, and they have great humor, which makes every class enjoyable and welcoming.”
“Chief and Chief Master are some of the most supportive and dedicated instructors you could ever ask for, and they have great humor, which makes every class enjoyable and welcoming.”
“My boys are learning fantastic Taekwondo techniques, but what impresses me even more is the emphasis on life skills: respect, confidence, self-control, and discipline.”
“I am now in the best shape of my life and get to do it with my kids.”
“I've watched my kids develop greater self-confidence, focus, perseverance, and leadership skills, and I couldn't be more grateful for the guidance they've received.”
“Chief and Chief Master are some of the most supportive and dedicated instructors you could ever ask for, and they have great humor, which makes every class enjoyable and welcoming.”
From the reviews
We absolutely love it here! The instructors are highly skilled, supportive and welcoming. They offer a wide range of classes for all ages and levels. The facility is clean, spacious and everything is well organized.
Kowkabany’s is one of the best martial arts schools in the area and run by a family! The instructors are highly trained, professional, and passionate about teaching. They focus not only on physical skills but also on character development, respect, and perseverance.
My son has been attending KFMA for 4+ years and we are honored to be part of the Kowlabany family of students- from little tigers to the older kids classes, he has been learning so much and receives so much love from all the instructors. We hope to be part of the community till he graduates high-school!
My experience with Martial Arts Institute has been excellent. The instructors are very professional, patient, and great. They focus not only on martial arts skills but also on discipline, confidence, and respect. The environment is very welcoming and motivating. Highly recommend this place!
New to taekwondo? Start at Kowkabany's Family Martial Arts
Kowkabany's Family Martial Arts 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 Kowkabany's 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 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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