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Martial Arts World Henrico

5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Richmond, Virginia

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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 — 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
  • Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule martialartsworldhenrico.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (804) 447-7636

Hours

Monday 12–7 PM
Tuesday 12–7 PM
Wednesday 12–7 PM
Thursday 12–7 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 Martial Arts World Henrico, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 9 mentions

“My son has grown so much since joining—he’s more disciplined, confident, and even found the courage to stand up for himself when he was being bullied.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“A place in the community that supports the right things through teaching self defense, respect, and everything positive.”

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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 Martial Arts World Henrico — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“A place in the community that supports the right things through teaching self defense, respect, and everything positive.”

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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 10 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 5 mentions

“A place in the community that supports the right things through teaching self defense, respect, and everything positive.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 6 mentions

“My son has grown so much since joining—he’s more disciplined, confident, and even found the courage to stand up for himself when he was being bullied.”

From the reviews

I absolutely love Martial Arts World! My son has grown so much since joining—he’s more disciplined, confident, and even found the courage to stand up for himself when he was being bullied. That alone means everything to me as a parent. The instructors truly care about the kids and treat them like their own.

★★★★★ — Shaunta, Apr 2026

A place in the community that supports the right things through teaching self defense, respect, and everything positive. My grandson and daughter have learned and developed a great deal in a short time.

★★★★★ — Chris, Apr 2026

Since enrolling my son, I have seen such a positive influence in his personality as well as confidence in his socialization skills. They make feeling like family & community easy & genuine!

★★★★★ — Wink, Apr 2026

All of the classes I have taken here have been amazing. Theresa is fantastic and sr instructor Newbrough really breaks everything down to make sure everyone is comfortable and confident.

★★★★★ — Kyelee, Apr 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 10 reviews →

New to taekwondo? Start at Martial Arts World Henrico

Martial Arts World Henrico 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first taekwondo class at Martial Arts World Henrico

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 Martial Arts World Henrico

4748 Finlay St, Richmond, VA23231

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