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Kwon’s Taekwondo
5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in DeRidder, Louisiana
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's taekwondo classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kick.site — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 337-396-1947
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5–7:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Kwon’s Taekwondo is an amazing Taekwondo Academy that really spends time with the kids, making sure that they understand and grasp traditional ways as well as new methods.”
“They offer fantastic classes for tykes, beginners, upper belts, and an empowering women’s self-defense program.”
“The best environment for the whole family to learn Taekwondo and believe me, I'm a student myself and they will guide you through skills you need to protect yourself.”
Other martial arts here
“Our experience with Kwon’s Taekwondo & Hapkido has been life-changing for our family.”
“What started as a way for my son to stay active and learn self-defense turned into a deep, years-long journey of character development and leadership.”
What students say
“The best environment for the whole family to learn Taekwondo and believe me, I'm a student myself and they will guide you through skills you need to protect yourself.”
“Having a child with a speech delay and whose development was behind that of his peers, my son has developed much-needed confidence with Master Kwon and Master Nelson.”
“Having a child with a speech delay and whose development was behind that of his peers, my son has developed much-needed confidence with Master Kwon and Master Nelson.”
“Having a child with a speech delay and whose development was behind that of his peers, my son has developed much-needed confidence with Master Kwon and Master Nelson.”
From the reviews
This Taekwondo/Hapkido school truly stands above the rest. They offer fantastic classes for tykes, beginners, upper belts, and an empowering women’s self-defense program. The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely care about each student’s growth—both on and off the mat.
My son has been doing Tae Kwon Do here for 6 months and we’ve loved it. The instructors are great with kids, very patient and encouraging. We’ve seen a big boost in his confidence and discipline. Highly recommend!
My granddaughter has been with Master Kwon since 2019! We love our taekwondo family and the instructors are one of a kind. If you are looking for a place to bring your child or grandchild, this is it.
Kwon’s Taekwondo is an amazing Taekwondo Academy that really spends time with the kids, making sure that they understand and grasp traditional ways as well as new methods.
New to taekwondo? Start at Kwon’s Taekwondo
Kwon’s Taekwondo 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 Kwon’s Taekwondo
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.