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Masaki Martial Arts
4.6 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Madison, Wisconsin
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 4–6) — 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
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule masakimartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (608) 233-9999
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter Carley has been involved with Tae Kwon Do at Paiks since she was a child and is now training for her 3rd Degree Black Belt.”
“They work great with children, teens, and adults and have classes for each group.”
“There is no fluff, no Hollywood style karate, just pure and simple self defense, strength and conditioning and a creation of awareness of your surroundings.”
“Belt tests are conducted monthly, and Master Masaki uses the tests as feedback to tweak and refine the curriculum.”
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“There is no fluff, no Hollywood style karate, just pure and simple self defense, strength and conditioning and a creation of awareness of your surroundings.”
“There is no fluff, no Hollywood style karate, just pure and simple self defense, strength and conditioning and a creation of awareness of your surroundings.”
What students say
“Master Masaki places great emphasis on the importance of community to the organization and it shows.”
“Paik’s offers comprehensive Tae Kwon Do training that will improve discipline, confidence, and strength for students of all ages in a positive and encouraging environment.”
“My family and I travel all the way from Beloit, WI-- an hour away from the school-- twice a week just to train because nothing closer to home compares.”
“He and the instructors identify and call out incorrect technique but do so constructively and respectfully, with emphasis on how to improve the issue.”
“There is no fluff, no Hollywood style karate, just pure and simple self defense, strength and conditioning and a creation of awareness of your surroundings.”
“He's great with kids - firm but caring - the best attributes you want for a teacher and caregiver.”
From the reviews
Paiks Martial Arts/Madison is a phenomenal place. My daughter Carley has been involved with Tae Kwon Do at Paiks since she was a child and is now training for her 3rd Degree Black Belt. Her confidence since joining is 2nd to none.
Mr. Fallon and Master Masaki are excellent teachers. I attended the Fitchburg location, but occasionally attended at the West location. (Members are allowed to attend classes at any location.) Mr.
Paik's Martial Arts is the best martial arts school in the Madison area. After having done martial arts for 13 years, it's the best school I've been part of. My family and I travel all the way from Beloit, WI-- an hour away from the school-- twice a week just to train because nothing closer to home compares.
My two kids started at Paik's when they were each about 6 years old. It took them about 4 years to get to brown and red belts (we had to move unfortunately) going on average 2-3 times a week. This school is focused on what you would call "traditional" martial arts instruction, that is, no flips, fancy spin kicks, etc.
New to taekwondo? Start at Masaki Martial Arts
Masaki 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 Masaki 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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