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MASTER HONG'S OLYMPIC TAEKWONDO / MARTIAL ARTS
5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Little Rock, Arkansas
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
- 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
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 501-747-2442
Hours
| Monday | 3–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–8 pm |
| Thursday | 3–8 pm |
| Friday | 3–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Children gain self-confidence, strength, martial arts skills, improve the coordination of their movements and mature intellectually and physically.”
“His classes are divided into Little Tigers, color belts, adults and black belt classes so there is something for everyone.”
“I also want to mention that Master Hong's Olympic Taekwondo is a Kukkiwon sanctioned World Taekwondo Federation dojang, the only one in Little Rock.”
“He also provides added value outside of the standard curriculum with self defense techniques, weapons training, sparring and older style Palgwe forms.”
Other martial arts here
“He also provides added value outside of the standard curriculum with self defense techniques, weapons training, sparring and older style Palgwe forms.”
What students say
“Master Hong is an excellent instructor and works very well with students at all ability levels.”
“Master Hong teaches extremely well to all ages and is well versed not only in Tae Kwon Do but different styles of fighting as well.”
“They were very friendly and informative and I liked the technique they used.”
“He also provides added value outside of the standard curriculum with self defense techniques, weapons training, sparring and older style Palgwe forms.”
“Master Hong teaches extremely well to all ages and is well versed not only in Tae Kwon Do but different styles of fighting as well.”
“Children gain self-confidence, strength, martial arts skills, improve the coordination of their movements and mature intellectually and physically.”
From the reviews
Great Takeo Wondo professional and the best teacher, awesome personality, special care with childs, great human quality. Children gain self-confidence, strength, martial arts skills, improve the coordination of their movements and mature intellectually and physically. All in a family atmosphere.
Master Hong is an amazing instructor. My daughter started her Taekwondo training under her belt when she was four and now she is a black belt at 7 years old. He is kind and fun while at the same time instilling discipline and focus. I highly recommend him.
Master Hong's Olympic Taekwondo is the absolute best! Master Hong is such a professional with a spirit of excellence in everything he does. He teaches his students to be respectful and to have a good self esteem. My son has been taking Taekwondo under Master Hong for 7 months.
Master Hong is awesome with kids. He has lots of experience with kids I highly recommend this martial arts school.
New to taekwondo? Start at MASTER HONG'S OLYMPIC TAEKWONDO / MARTIAL ARTS
MASTER HONG'S OLYMPIC TAEKWONDO / 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 MASTER HONG'S OLYMPIC TAEKWONDO / 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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