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Montana Tae Kwon DO Academy
4 ★★★★☆ 4 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Missoula, Montana
Plan your first class
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 13) — 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Website & schedule montanataekwondo.org — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (406) 544-5443
The classes they run
“Montana Tae Kwon Do Academy made my childhood.”
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From the reviews
Montana Tae Kwon Do Academy made my childhood. We were all basically a family. We grew up together for a while. We did homework, hung out at Currents in the summer, the batting cages, Garnet Ghost Town, South Korean lessons, class, etc. Best thing to ever happen to me.
Master Parker is an amazing Coach, fighter and friend. MTA is a great place to train your body and mind!
New to taekwondo? Start at Montana Tae Kwon DO Academy
Montana Tae Kwon DO 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 Montana Tae Kwon DO 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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