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Olympic Tae Kwon Do Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in St Clairsville, Ohio
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo — based on the school's own site and student reviews. Taekwondo systems (Olympic/World Taekwondo, ITF, and ATA/Songahm) differ in forms, sparring rules, and tournaments; if lineage matters to you, confirm it with the school. ATA vs WT vs ITF, explained →
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
- 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 otkdacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (740) 695-2997
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“No doubt she’s adding value to our community and the lives of the kids and families that walk through her doors!”
“It’s always a great experience with the wonderful staff, students, and families at Olympic Taekwondo Academy!”
“Not only did my kids learn self defense but more importantly they got a lot of self confidence from taking classes there.”
Other martial arts here
“My granddaughter is 10 and just loves karate!”
“Not only did my kids learn self defense but more importantly they got a lot of self confidence from taking classes there.”
What students say
“LaRoche is an excellent instructor.”
“If you're thinking about a good place for your kids to take lessons, I definitely recommend them, and they have classes from beginners through adults of all levels.”
“No doubt she’s adding value to our community and the lives of the kids and families that walk through her doors!”
“Your child will not only learn the art of Tae Kwon Do but also the discipline and the confidence that this program also gives your child.”
From the reviews
Both of my kids took lessons at Olympic Tae Kwon Do and they really liked it. They worked their way up to black belt and had a fun time doing it. Mrs.LaRoche is an excellent instructor. She's a very skilled and talented Black belt who makes the class fun and challenging.
My kids have been going here for a year. Ms. Sikole and Ms. Brahler are extremely good instructors. Both are experienced, patient and love teaching. The only negative review here is from another local Taekwondo school, or it would have 5 stars. This is the best TKD school in the valley by far.
The School is very well ran and the instructors are fantastic. Mrs. LaRoche is very dedicated to her students and gives 100% to each and every one. Her interactions with the students doesn’t just stop at the school, she often plans get-togethers’ and outings for them.
This place is wonderful!! My 5 year old is very shy and reserved so I was nervous signing her up, but Ms. Stacy and the other instructors are absolutely amazing!! My daughter really enjoys going and she is learning so much from them. Not just Tae Kwon Do skills, but life skills.
New to taekwondo? Start at Olympic Tae Kwon Do Academy
Olympic 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 Olympic 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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