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Life Champ Martial Arts - Kingstowne

4.9 ★★★★★ 148 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Alexandria, Virginia

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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 (ages 3–12) — 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
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  • Website & schedule hellokarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 703-888-3895

Hours

Monday 12–8:30 pm
Tuesday 2–8:30 pm
Wednesday 12–8:30 pm
Thursday 12–8:30 pm
Friday 12–8 pm
Saturday 9 am–2 pm
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 Life Champ Martial Arts - Kingstowne, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 42 mentions

“He knows exactly how to encourage the children and boosts their confidence, self esteem, focus, and respect for themselves as well as others.”

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🐲 Little Dragons 2 mentions

“Both of my children (ages 6 and 9) are currently attending the Life Champ summer camp, and they love it!”

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Teens

“Their programs for kids and teens are well structured.”

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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 Life Champ Martial Arts - Kingstowne — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

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 148 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 2 mentions

“Jay, the instructor, is the best!! He is great at teaching Taekwondo and the physical techniques.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Life Champ Martial Arts Kingstowne Location is a great location with a fun and encouraging program for all ages.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 10 mentions

“I took my 5 year old to Life Champ Martial Arts at Kingstowne and fell in love with the friendly atmosphere right away.”

📘 strong forms & technique 2 mentions

“I have seen positive impacts on how my son interacts with his toys and also he is a great big brother and helps his little sister with her form.”

🧒 strong kids program 8 mentions

“This school has been an amazing with my child’s attention span. She is more confident and listens a lot more since she has been coming here.”

certified & recognized school 3 mentions

“Master Kim is wonderful with the kids and we feel so lucky that they opened this location!”

From the reviews

Life Champ is absolutely great! The interaction with the staff are great. My daughter goes for the virtual school age support program and she loves it. Not only is she able to get her work done but also learn Taekwondo and some Korean language. With the pandemic it has been hard but they make it easy.

★★★★★ — Vanessa, Dec 2020

My son and daughter have been members since little champ age 3 and 4 years old. They are now 5 and 7. They both love the experience. Even with Covid I am so impressed with the zoom Course integration which kept classes a float with minimal impact. Master Kim is a amazing a real Gem. His daughters also participate.

★★★★★ — Shameka, Dec 2020

My daughter started Life Champ in September for the virtual day school program and I could not be happier that we chose to put her there. Between the staff in the morning that helps with the school day to the instructions in the afternoon leading taekwondo class, they are all so great with the kids and genuinely care…

★★★★★ — Rachael, Dec 2020

Mr Dumont has been amazing to work with. My daughter loves seeing him every class and I appreciate the way he always knows how to get the best out of her. Everyone who works at Kingstowne has become like a second family to us over the past 3 years

★★★★★ — Lisa, Nov 2023

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New to taekwondo? Start at Life Champ Martial Arts - Kingstowne

Life Champ Martial Arts - Kingstowne 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 Life Champ Martial Arts - Kingstowne

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 Life Champ Martial Arts - Kingstowne

7556 Telegraph Rd, Alexandria, VA22315

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