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Northland Tae Kwon DO
4.9 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Grand Rapids, Minnesota
Plan your first class
- 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
- Website & schedule northlandtaekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (218) 326-9733
Other martial arts here
“Great martial arts school, both Hapkido and Tae Kwon Do.”
“I haven't been able to go in a while but for the four years I have been there I have learned a extensive amount of Tae Kwon Do as well as a little bit of judo and wrestling.”
From the reviews
Great martial arts school, both Hapkido and Tae Kwon Do. Skilled, humble, and generous instructors. Check it out!
Great place to learn martial arts for all ages and level. I haven't been able to go in a while but for the four years I have been there I have learned a extensive amount of Tae Kwon Do as well as a little bit of judo and wrestling. On Monday there Hapkito classes as well (do call for more information).
My grand dtr has been in taekwondo for 4 years. She will be graduating to her brown trim belt in May. It's a great place to learn martial arts and the instructors are awesome.
My son loves the class. Thank you master Scott for providing a positive environment.
New to taekwondo? Start at Northland Tae Kwon DO
Northland 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 Northland 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.