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Northwest Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 96 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Gardnerville, Nevada

Taekwondo school Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 3–13) — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
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  • Website & schedule nwmatkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 775-782-8858

Hours

Monday 2:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday 2:30–8:30 pm
Wednesday 2:30–8:30 pm
Thursday 2:30–8:30 pm
Friday 2:30–8:30 pm
Saturday Closed
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 Northwest Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 31 mentions

“NWMA consistently provides my son with amazing life skills, teaching respect and perseverance and so much more while in a fun and active environment.”

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🐲 Little Dragons 3 mentions

“My son started in the Little Ninjas program 7 months ago and we have seen a night and day difference in his focus, impulse control, and discipline.”

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🎓 Belt Testing

“Gets super excited during testing because he looks forward to accomplishing his patterns and getting that next belt or stripes!”

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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 Northwest Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🎽 Karate

“NWMA is an awesome karate facility!”

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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 96 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 12 mentions

“I am so thankful to the entire staff, they provide such a warm and family friendly environment.”

🧒 strong kids program 8 mentions

“Best decision I made this year by enrolling my son! Love that the teachers keep them accountable, teach them respect for others and themselves, they build confidence and strength!”

🧼 clean, well-kept dojang 4 mentions

“They talk with the kids about cleaning the house, balancing what they eat, treating others with respect, memorizing important phone numbers, etc.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 30 mentions

“NWMA consistently provides my son with amazing life skills, teaching respect and perseverance and so much more while in a fun and active environment.”

From the reviews

This September will be two years my daughter has been attending NWMA. In the nearly two years we've been attending, it has majorly helped her with confidence, social skills, teamwork, as well as her physical strength and endurance, and is still helping her develop her skills on these matters.

★★★★★ — Charlotte, Aug 2023

My son had been interested in Martial Arts for a while and we were happy for him to try something new. He seemed geared for it and we were excited to see him grow on the mats. What we did expect was how many other areas of his life Taekwondo would positively impact.

★★★★★ — Michele, Sep 2024

My son has been going here since April, and let me tell you it is by far one of the best things I've ever done for my child, He has ADHD and anxiety and has struggled with confidence, he has grown so much in his time here! He is more focused and confident, and LOVES coming each time.

★★★★★ — Ashley, Dec 2022

Our children have been with Northwest Martial Arts for almost three years now and it is the only sport that they have stuck with! NWMA has taught our three children discipline, confidence, and respect. The instructors are encouraging yet firm, fun yet stern, and incredibly supportive.

★★★★★ — Tianna, Aug 2023

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Your first taekwondo class at Northwest Martial Arts

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 Northwest Martial Arts

1267 U.S. Hwy 395 N Ste J, Gardnerville, NV89410

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