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Master Yoo's Carmel Taekwondo & Martial Arts

4.7 ★★★★★ 76 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Carmel, Indiana

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 4–18) — 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule masteryootkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 317-733-8800

Hours

Monday 10 am–9 pm
Tuesday 10 am–9 pm
Wednesday 10 am–9 pm
Thursday 10 am–9 pm
Friday 10 am–2 pm
Saturday 9 am–2 pm
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 Master Yoo's Carmel Taekwondo & Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 19 mentions

“A beautiful memory of my little ones together in a special class to share with friends and family, my children enjoyed this day very much.”

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Teens

“I started class to motivate my teen girl and I end up loving the class.”

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🎓 Belt Testing 3 mentions

“My daughter has been going to Master Yoo's Taekwondo for 2 years and is a double black stripe now.”

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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 Master Yoo's Carmel Taekwondo & Martial Arts — 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 76 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 5 mentions

“We have been going to Master Yoo’s world class TKD since our daughter started kindergarten and now she is in 2nd grade.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Master Yoo and their staffs are always full of energy and ready to work with kids at all levels.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 6 mentions

“A beautiful memory of my little ones together in a special class to share with friends and family, my children enjoyed this day very much.”

📘 strong forms & technique 3 mentions

“They ‘re always full of energy and enthusiasm to help out and teach their students how to maintain their confidence and learn new techniques.”

🧒 strong kids program 5 mentions

“Being in this program has given our daughter incredible levels of confidence that we previous thought were unattainable.”

certified & recognized school 28 mentions

“Both my son and daughter started Taekwondo at Master Yoo's Taekwondo, and it has been amazing for their physical and mental growth.”

From the reviews

Master Yoo and his school of Taekwondo are EXCELLENCE IN MOTION. The passion, care and consideration that Master Yoo and all of his instructors exhibit are without match in any sporting or classroom activity that I have ever been to. Master Yoo himself will pay personal attention to your child.

★★★★★ — John, Jan 2024

Both my son and daughter started Taekwondo at Master Yoo's Taekwondo, and it has been amazing for their physical and mental growth. They are now black stripe belts, and their confidence grows with each promotion. Master Yoo is truly inspiring. Highly recommended!

★★★★★ — Mi-Kyung, Aug 2025

Thanks to all instructors for being so good with them kids. and Thank you Master Yoo’s world class taekwondo Gamsahabnida 🙏🙏🙏

★★★★★ — Vithaneth, Oct 2021

We've been going for over a month and our daughter is in love with Master Yoo's. Classes are always high energy, loud, and lots of fun. We especially appreciate the ability to change up what days we go each week so it always fits into our schedule.

★★★★★ — Brittany, Oct 2025

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New to taekwondo? Start at Master Yoo's Carmel Taekwondo & Martial Arts

Master Yoo's Carmel 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.

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Your first taekwondo class at Master Yoo's Carmel 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.

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 Master Yoo's Carmel Taekwondo & Martial Arts

2470 Harleston St, Carmel, IN46032

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