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McMurray's Family Taekwondo

5 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Venice, Florida

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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
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  • Website & schedule mcmurraysfamilytaekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 352-293-9007

Hours

Monday 5:30–7:30 pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 5:30–7:30 pm
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday 10:30 am–1:30 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 McMurray's Family Taekwondo, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 15 mentions

“McMurray is a great instructor, he does equally well with adults and kids and does a good job of managing classes with many different ranks.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Besides learning self defense, it’s teaches respect, integrity and perseverance among a few.”

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🎓 Belt Testing 2 mentions

“Belt tests take place every couple of months, which keeps the students motivated and excited to keep improving.”

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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 McMurray's Family Taekwondo — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“Besides learning self defense, it’s teaches respect, integrity and perseverance among a few.”

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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 15 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 3 mentions

“McMurray is a great instructor, he does equally well with adults and kids and does a good job of managing classes with many different ranks.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“From the very first class, it was clear that this was more than just a martial arts program — it’s a community built on respect, discipline, and personal growth.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 15 mentions

“We are literally a big family where the kids gets great training and understanding of the martial art, and we all care and support one another.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 13 mentions

“From the very first class, it was clear that this was more than just a martial arts program — it’s a community built on respect, discipline, and personal growth.”

From the reviews

Really good school and I'm happy to be here! Mr. McMurray is a great instructor, he does equally well with adults and kids and does a good job of managing classes with many different ranks. Highly recommended for students of any age.

★★★★★ — Larissa, Apr 2024

It was a awesome experience for me and I would highly recommend it for you. Best moments of my life happened at Mr. Mcmurrays family taekwondo! Very slay and sigma moment and yellow hearts

★★★★★ — Lil, Jun 2025

My kids started Taekwondo at Mr. McMurray Family 8 months ago, and we love it! Mr. McMurray is amazing with his students. He’s energetic, patient, and clearly passionate about teaching. He keeps the classes fun and engaging while still emphasizing discipline and respect.

★★★★★ — True, May 2026

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Mr. Mcmurrays family taekwondo our daughter attends. From the very first class, it was clear that this was more than just a martial arts program — it’s a community built on respect, discipline, and personal growth. The instructor is truly phenomenal.

★★★★★ — Amanda, Jun 2025

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New to taekwondo? Start at McMurray's Family Taekwondo

McMurray's Family Taekwondo 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first taekwondo class at McMurray's Family Taekwondo

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 McMurray's Family Taekwondo

3951 Woodmere Park Blvd, Venice, FL34293

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