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Legacy Martial Arts - Columbia

4.9 ★★★★★ 391 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Columbia, South Carolina

Taekwondo school Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
  • 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
  • Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
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  • Website & schedule legacy-martialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 803-407-4422

Hours

Monday 12–8 pm
Tuesday 12–8 pm
Wednesday 12–8 pm
Thursday 12–8 pm
Friday 12–7 pm
Saturday Closed
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 Legacy Martial Arts - Columbia, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 34 mentions

“I took my son tobthe intro class and instantly knew I wanted him to be under their instruction.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“We also just did the Mothers Day class and it was THE BEST one on one time with my little guy!”

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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 Legacy Martial Arts - Columbia — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🎽 Karate

“He has helped my son Benji not only in karate but also life.”

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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 391 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 2 mentions

“Coach Daniel is an amazing instructor who really connects with the kids and encourages them to do their best.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 14 mentions

“The out of the center experiences, the community involvement, and the Parents Night Outs are the icing on the cake!”

🧒 strong kids program 8 mentions

“Legacy martial arts has really shown my son discipline, respect, and focus.”

certified & recognized school 3 mentions

“Thank you Master Williams and everyone else who has encouraged & taught my daughter at Legacy!”

🧼 clean, well-kept dojang 3 mentions

“The building and training area is always clean and welcoming.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 3 mentions

“They offer convenient class times for working families at an affordable rate.”

From the reviews

My son really enjoys Legacy. The classes have made him excited about being more active. Coach Daniel is an amazing instructor who really connects with the kids and encourages them to do their best.

★★★★☆ — Kay, May 2023

The coaches are amazing! Extremely patient and understanding with the little warriors! I took my son tobthe intro class and instantly knew I wanted him to be under their instruction. Dont waste your time going anywhere else! LEGACY is the BEST!

★★★★★ — Eddie, Jun 2024

My Son loves Legacy! He’s in the Lil’ Champs class and really likes it. Not only is he learning some “awesome kicks” (his words), but he is learning valuable life lessons as well. Determination, focus, enhancing his motor skills and more.

★★★★★ — Kentresea, Mar 2023

Legacy has been wonderful for our child. He was very anxious when he first began training here. He has blossomed to now enjoy socializing and competing with his team. He has grown in his self discipline and learning to focus and calm himself when necessary. We could not be more thankful for the team and coaches here.

★★★★★ — Amelia, Mar 2025

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Your first taekwondo class at Legacy Martial Arts - Columbia

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 Legacy Martial Arts - Columbia

4711 Forest Dr Ste 10, Columbia, SC29206

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