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Master Yang's Martial Arts - Meridian
5 ★★★★★ 106 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Meridian, Idaho
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 3–18) — 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
- Poomsae & forms forms (poomsae) practice — the patterns at the heart of taekwondo and your belt testing
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule masteryangs.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (208) 800-7656
Hours
| Monday | 3–6:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–8:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–6:45 PM |
| Thursday | 3–8:15 PM |
| Friday | 3–6:45 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Instructors are world class and very talented who provide excellent instruction and can easily motivate the kids to work harder and gain confidence in something new.”
“Master Oh and team really keep the little tigers focused and I can see improvement in my son's skills every week.”
“Self-defense, respect, discipline, focus, courtesy, perseverance, integrity, self-control.”
“It’s very motivating to him to try and earn a stripe and move up in rank by working on those core things.”
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“Self-defense, respect, discipline, focus, courtesy, perseverance, integrity, self-control.”
What students say
“Instructors are world class and very talented who provide excellent instruction and can easily motivate the kids to work harder and gain confidence in something new.”
“The Masters preach on being respectful not only on the taekwondo mats but at home and in school as well; "No respect, no taekwondo" and they are great with kids.”
“After trying a few different styles and a schools, we found that Master Yang’s was exactly what we were looking for our son.”
“Instructors are world class and very talented who provide excellent instruction and can easily motivate the kids to work harder and gain confidence in something new.”
From the reviews
I have seen such amazing changes in our son’s attention, respect, and confidence. Taekwondo has inspired our son to work harder at all of these things. It’s very motivating to him to try and earn a stripe and move up in rank by working on those core things.
Our friends can’t stop raving about Master Yang’s, and now we completely understand why. Their daughter absolutely loves coming here and has grown so much in both confidence and discipline since starting. The instructors are incredibly patient, encouraging, and genuinely care about the kids.
This center is truly outstanding! The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and motivating, and genuinely care about each student. Classes are fun while still having a strong focus on discipline, confidence, and respect. This center has been a huge help to my child’s confidence and ability to focus in school!
Master Yang’s reminded me how much I truly love and enjoy this sport. All the masters are very respectful and thoughtful when teaching adults. Even after a long day of work, I look forward to going to class. I know I’m always going to have a good time. Thank you to all the masters for your kindness and generosity.
New to taekwondo? Start at Master Yang's Martial Arts - Meridian
Master Yang's Martial Arts - Meridian 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 Yang's Martial Arts - Meridian
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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