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Maru Taekwondo

4.9 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Bradenton, Florida

Taekwondo school Olympic / WT Kukkiwon-certified Free trial Affiliated Kids & teens

Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo · Kukkiwon-certified — 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 3–13) — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule marutkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (941) 400-4522

Hours

Monday 4–8:20 PM
Tuesday 4–8:20 PM
Wednesday 4–8:20 PM
Thursday 4–8:20 PM
Friday 4–8:20 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 Maru Taekwondo, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 12 mentions

“Kids had fun and the instructor was awesome at interacting with every kid there.”

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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 Maru Taekwondo — 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 24 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 5 mentions

“Master Lee and Master Jeong are patient and professional, and the classes are fun yet structured.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“I take both my son's here 3 and 11 yr old.they have both loved every class and have shown they understand the teachings of the physical and mental aspects alike!”

certified & recognized school 9 mentions

“World Taekwondo - The most inclusive and accessible official Olympic combat sport established in 1973 in Korea.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 8 mentions

“They will teach you respect, discipline, self control, teamwork, leadership and safety awareness, you will make new friends and have fun of course!”

From the reviews

World Taekwondo - The most inclusive and accessible official Olympic combat sport established in 1973 in Korea. We are grateful to have Maru Taekwondo in Bradenton, FL. Come and learn from The Best.

★★★★★ — Livia, Feb 2019

My son loves learning taekwondo here! Master Lee and Master Jeong are patient and professional, and the classes are fun yet structured. He’s gained confidence and focus since joining. Highly recommend this place!

★★★★★ — Y, Apr 2026

Love this place! Kids had fun and the instructor was awesome at interacting with every kid there. I will definitely be coming back.

★★★★★ — Ms, Aug 2021

The Masters an honest person(master Lee & master Jeong )and they are very professional and patient. Classes are fun and educational

★★★★★ — Mir, Jan 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 24 reviews →

Your first taekwondo class at Maru Taekwondo

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 Maru Taekwondo

5876 14th St W, Bradenton, FL34207

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