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Makowski’s Martial Arts & Fitness

5 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Sarver, Pennsylvania

Taekwondo school ATA Free trial Affiliated Kids & teens

Style / system: ATA / Songahm — based on the school's own site and student reviews. Taekwondo systems (Olympic/World Taekwondo, ITF, and ATA/Songahm) differ in forms, sparring rules, and tournaments; if lineage matters to you, confirm it with the school. ATA vs WT vs ITF, explained →

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

  • 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 4–12) — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
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  • Website & schedule sarverata.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 724-353-2821

Hours

Monday 9 am–9 pm
Tuesday 9 am–9 pm
Wednesday 9 am–9 pm
Thursday 9 am–9 pm
Friday 9 am–9 pm
Saturday 9 am–1 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 Makowski’s Martial Arts & Fitness, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 15 mentions

“My son is learning solid martial arts techniques combined with focus, discipline and hard work.”

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🐲 Little Dragons

“My daughter is in the Tiny Tigers class.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“" If you're a woman thinking about taking a self-defense class I HIGHLY recommend this one.”

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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 Makowski’s Martial Arts & Fitness — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“" If you're a woman thinking about taking a self-defense class I HIGHLY recommend this one.”

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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 23 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 4 mentions

“Great place and great instructor's everyone is really nice and i was very happy to be part of there fire safety day”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 3 mentions

“All owners are outstanding people, they care about you and your children and are friendly and professional and have outstanding qualifications.”

📘 strong forms & technique 2 mentions

“My son is learning solid martial arts techniques combined with focus, discipline and hard work.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“My children love learning at Makowski's ATA.”

certified & recognized school 2 mentions

“My children both attend Makowski's ATA in Sarver.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 10 mentions

“A place that commands respect, structure, and discipline where the instructors know the boundaries between students and leaders while making class fun!”

From the reviews

I am low key OBSESSED with the Krav class. The instructors are extremely helpful and foster a positive and respectful learning environment. This class is really fun, and set at a good pace. It's a good workout, but it's really a "you against you" structure - meaning that if you're a newbie (like me!

★★★★★ — Sj, Aug 2021

My daughter is in the Tiny Tigers class. All owners are outstanding people, they care about you and your children and are friendly and professional and have outstanding qualifications.

★★★★★ — Carly, Mar 2025

We had 2 kids join Makowski's but took a year or so off. We wanted to try a few other places around town for a better drive and settled on a trial in the Heights. From the minute we walked in the door, we knew we needed to come straight back to Makowski's.

★★★★★ — Melinda, Sep 2024

My children both attend Makowski's ATA in Sarver. They have learned so much there over the past few years and have earned their black belts. Children learn discipline, respect, courtesy, and self esteem. The instructors truly lead by example. These are wonderful people and they make such a difference in so many lives.

★★★★★ — Kelly, Sep 2017

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 23 reviews →

Your first taekwondo class at Makowski’s Martial Arts & Fitness

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 Makowski’s Martial Arts & Fitness

9 Songahm Wy, Sarver, PA16055

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