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McClellan's Taekwondo Academy
4.7 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Gahanna, Ohio
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 — 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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 ·
- Website & schedule missmtkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (614) 557-2660
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son loves learning all the new Taekwondo moves and I do believe it’s helping him gain confidence as well as respect towards others.”
“He started as a squirmy little ninja and has stuck with it to now be a 2nd degree black belt as well as an instructor.”
“They have done an incredible job of ensuring that he knows what the expectations are, and they provide one-on-one assistance to any child who needs it during class!”
Other martial arts here
“My 4 year loves his new karate class, little ninjas.”
What students say
“All the McClellans are great instructors and I’d highly recommend them to any family/child/adult!”
“McClellan’s Taekwondo Academy is the epitome of a lively, fun, family-friendly environment for people of all ages to learn martial arts!”
“McClellan’s Taekwondo Academy is the epitome of a lively, fun, family-friendly environment for people of all ages to learn martial arts!”
“It is a great all around experience; not only has it been great exercise and activity for our son, but they have amazing character building.”
“My son loves learning all the new Taekwondo moves and I do believe it’s helping him gain confidence as well as respect towards others.”
From the reviews
Great school with great people. The McClellan's are steadfast in their approach to the art and yet loving in how to deliver the message and lessons. They are awesome and I recommend them often. As a Master myself, I would enroll my son or daughter...oops, my grandson or grand daughter... there without hesitation.
Joining McClellan's Taekwondo has been one of the best decisions I've made. As an older adult, I wasn't sure if I could handle Taekwondo or how far I would progress in the classes.
We love McClellan’s Taekwondo; what an amazing family! Miss M and all the instructors are amazing! It is a great all around experience; not only has it been great exercise and activity for our son, but they have amazing character building.
McClellan’s Taekwondo Academy is the epitome of a lively, fun, family-friendly environment for people of all ages to learn martial arts! The instructors teach discipline, respect, and kindness towards others while simultaneously teaching the skills of taekwondo with incredible expertise.
New to taekwondo? Start at McClellan's Taekwondo Academy
McClellan's Taekwondo Academy 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 McClellan's Taekwondo Academy
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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