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Lotus Blossom School of Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Salt Lake City, Utah
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
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 4–18) — 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 lotusutah.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 801-787-0838
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been attending Lotus Blossom Martial Arts Academy for 7 years, and my daughter for 4 years and we have been consistently pleased with their progress.”
“By studying martial arts, I was able to improve my physical health and agility, confidence, and general self mastery all while learning self defense.”
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“By studying martial arts, I was able to improve my physical health and agility, confidence, and general self mastery all while learning self defense.”
What students say
“Master Parnell is great at noticing the needs of each student in a class and helped me to improve steadily in my time with him.”
“I enjoy classes alongside the children of all ages, particularly watching them grow physically and emotionally as they develop confidence and purpose.”
“There's a real spirit of encouragement, respect, and teamwork that makes every class feel like a supportive community.”
“This is a true traditional martial arts school, dedicated not just to teaching technique but to nurturing the development of the mind, body, and spirit.”
“Master Parnell is truly amazing with the students and will forever be an enormous part of my sons life! I would recommend Lotus Blossom Martial Arts to everyone!”
“Master Parnell is a dedicated instructor who takes the time to not only teach the martial arts, but also good life lessons and practical application to the principles.”
From the reviews
Five Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – A Truly Transformative Experience for My Son We couldn’t be more thrilled with our experience at Lotus Blossom School of Martial Arts! From day one, this school has provided a nurturing, structured, and inspiring environment that has helped my son grow in more ways than I imagined possible.
My son has been attending Lotus Blossom for the past 8 months and loves it. Master Parnell has been an incredibly influential force in his life. Miles has become physically stronger, more responsible, and self motivated.
This is the BEST martial arts studio in UT! Master Parnell runs an incredible program. He takes a personal interest in all of his students and has literally changed my son’s life. My son has grown into a strong, confident, respectful man. A lot of credit goes to Master Parnell and Lotus Blossom.
I started training at Lotus Blossom back in 2015 and have loved it. Master Parnell is a dedicated instructor who takes the time to not only teach the martial arts, but also good life lessons and practical application to the principles. Highly recommended school!
New to taekwondo? Start at Lotus Blossom School of Martial Arts
Lotus Blossom School of 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.
Your first taekwondo class at Lotus Blossom School of 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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