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Matthews Tae Kwon Do
5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Matthews, North Carolina
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 4–14) — 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
- Website & schedule matthewstkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 704-318-5152
The classes they run
“You can really tell that he is passionate about helping kids be better versions of themselves by learning the confidence and integrity that comes from learning martial arts.”
“Tiny Tigers not only learn taekwondo, they also learn personal safety, fire safety, and stranger danger.”
“I've only seen him with the kids classes so can't attest to his adults classes but his kid ones are always great and the kids absolutely seem to be having a blast while learning.”
“She's learning discipline and self defense in a fun environment and it's affordable.”
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“She's learning discipline and self defense in a fun environment and it's affordable.”
What students say
“Master Sinclair is patient with all of the students and is good about redirecting them with kindness and understanding.”
“I researched a few schools before enrolling when I knew I wanted to take classes and I was sold after the first class.”
“Very family-oriented school that promotes student perseverance while encouraging them to work hard.”
“Awesome place to take your kids. My 5 year old absolutely loves it and the instructor Nick is great with her.”
“They have an extremely knowledgeable staff, that are highly trained and their grand master has been practicing, and training for 50 yrs, and teaching for 10.”
“She's learning discipline and self defense in a fun environment and it's affordable.”
From the reviews
Love, love, love! You won’t regret it. Instructors are patient, knowledgeable, & fun! Can’t say enough good things about this place & the people. My 11 year old has social anxiety & has tried a number of different martial arts schools on the recommendation of his doctor.
I can't say enough about how amazing and professional this school is, specifically Master St. Clair! I researched a few schools before enrolling when I knew I wanted to take classes and I was sold after the first class.
We love Matthew's Tae Kwon Do (Formerly All American Taekwondo Academy). I have attended a few different martial arts schools and this is by far the best. Master Sinclair has helped me correct my form. Other schools didn't make sure I was doing the moves right. They just wanted money.
Very welcoming, great atmosphere, and awesome instructors! Would totally recommend to all my friends and family! Excellent location! There is strong emphasis on courtesy, respect, and focus. Grand Master Mun is the only reason for us to enroll our kids!
New to taekwondo? Start at Matthews Tae Kwon Do
Matthews Tae Kwon Do 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 Matthews 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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