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Master Scarsella's World Class Tae Kwon Do
5 ★★★★★ 76 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Birmingham, Alabama
Part of World Class Tae Kwon Do
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 4–74) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule alabamatkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 205-981-9636
Hours
| Monday | 3–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–9 pm |
| Thursday | 3–9 pm |
| Friday | 3–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I wanted something for my son that will help him focus, boost his confidence, and just get him to step out of his comfort zone.”
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What students say
“Master Moriya was her instructor for both classes. He is patient and kind to each student making sure everyone understands before moving on to the next activity.”
“It's safe and supportive while holding each child accountable (in a loving way) to being their personal best.”
“I wanted something for my son that will help him focus, boost his confidence, and just get him to step out of his comfort zone.”
“There is no most accurate description of the experience than being here as part of the big tae kwon do family that Master Scarsella and team have accomplished.”
“Such a positive environment where she’s learning more than just taekwondo: focus, memory, kindness and respect are part of every session!”
From the reviews
We signed up our oldest about a year and a half ago, and recently got our youngest started as well. I am always impressed by the teaching strategies and differentiation the instructors offer to engage and enhance the learning of every student!
My grandson loves it and he amazes me how high he can kick. He will test for his black belt in January and they teach more than just taekwondo, strength, discipline, balance. And he loves it 🥋🥋
Every person here is as committed, friendly and professional as you would wish they could be. There is no most accurate description of the experience than being here as part of the big tae kwon do family that Master Scarsella and team have accomplished.
Went to watch my grandson, Emerson Becker in class. He is 6 years old and had been to just a few classes. I was impressed not only with the way the class was structured for everyone to learn, but also that all who worked there knew him and all the other students by name. I would highly recommend this to everybody!
New to taekwondo? Start at Master Scarsella's World Class Tae Kwon Do
Master Scarsella's World Class Tae Kwon Do comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. 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 Scarsella's World Class Tae Kwon Do
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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