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Legacy Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 63 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in West St Paul, Minnesota

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 4–13) — 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
  • Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule legacyama.net — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 651-343-2320

Hours

Monday 4–8:30 pm
Tuesday 4–8:45 pm
Wednesday 4–8 pm
Thursday 1–8:45 pm
Friday 5–8 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, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 22 mentions

“If you are looking for top notch martial arts training (TKD or other forms) for both children and adults, Legacy is your best bet in the Twin Cities.”

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🐲 Little Dragons 2 mentions

“My first experience with Legacy Martial Arts began nearly two years ago when my grandson joined their Little Dragons Class at the age of five.”

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Teens 2 mentions

“I’m so glad we found Legacy, my teenager has made some really good friends and is learning lifetime skills!”

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💪 Women's Classes

“Shortly thereafter, as a woman in her 60s, I too enrolled in taekwondo.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“I started as a student when I was seven and learned so much about how to protect myself and how to become more sure of myself as I got older.”

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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 — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🎽 Karate 3 mentions

“Our daughter has been a member of Legacy for 3yrs, starting as what was then a Karate Cub.”

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🤼 Jiu-Jitsu 2 mentions

“My six year old read a book about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and asked if we could look into it.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“If you are looking to improve flexibility, strength, balance, discipline, respect, and/or self defense abilities I would highly recommend.”

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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 63 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Students range from beginners to black belts and beyond.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 11 mentions

“In the time that we have participated we have have experienced a hands on community who truly wants the best for your kids.”

great workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“Each day you can walk out of the studio better than you were before, and maybe a little sweatier too.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“We started my son, who has ADHD, to help with his focus, balance and body coordination and he’s shown real growth.”

competition & tournament success 2 mentions

“With this confidence she now competes in tournaments.”

certified & recognized school 3 mentions

“No matter your age, Master Bushey and Mr.”

From the reviews

After going to Legacy for about a month, I absolutely love their program and so does my daughter. They teach more than taekwondo, they also teach good life skills and have an awesome leadership program for older kids/young adults. All the staff are great, couldn’t be more happy with the lessons.

★★★★★ — Anthony, Dec 2025

My first experience with Legacy Martial Arts began nearly two years ago when my grandson joined their Little Dragons Class at the age of five. He has been consistently attending about three times a week and is always excited to go to class. After seeing what a quality program LMA has, his dad and sister both joined.

★★★★★ — Barbara, Apr 2026

If you are looking for top notch martial arts training (TKD or other forms) for both children and adults, Legacy is your best bet in the Twin Cities. Legacy provides a great environment to progress in knowledge and ability. The teaching staff is fantastic.

★★★★★ — Vince,, Jan 2026

I spent a lot of time researching places that I would think my kids would enjoy going to to the point my wife was losing patience with me, lol. I was looking for a place that I would be comfortable sending them to, that the instructors know what they were doing and a place that just wasn't in it for the money and…

★★★★★ — Ian, Oct 2025

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New to taekwondo? Start at Legacy Martial Arts

Legacy Martial Arts 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 Legacy 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.

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

1911 S Robert St, West St Paul, MN55118

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