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Olympic Taekwondo Academy
5 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Southington, Connecticut
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 martialartssouthington.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 860-414-1502
Hours
| Monday | 1–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 1–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 1–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 1–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 1–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“You can see and feel that he really cares for his students, especially young kids.”
“Olympic Taekwondo Academy is a great place to take kids of all ages and I would recommend it to anyone with a child looking for self defense, confidence and fitness.”
“Olympic Taekwondo Academy is a great place to take kids of all ages and I would recommend it to anyone with a child looking for self defense, confidence and fitness.”
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“Olympic Taekwondo Academy is a great place to take kids of all ages and I would recommend it to anyone with a child looking for self defense, confidence and fitness.”
What students say
“He loves coming to class and Master Oh is a great teacher and role model for him.”
“Olympic Taekwondo Academy is a great place to take kids of all ages and I would recommend it to anyone with a child looking for self defense, confidence and fitness.”
“Both Master Lee and Master Oh are extremely nice and good people, along with being amazing TaeKwonDo masters.”
“My son's grades are way up and his self discipline is as well.”
“Both Master Lee and Master Oh are extremely nice and good people, along with being amazing TaeKwonDo masters.”
“They've become good friends in a short amount of time and I have already learned so much about respect, discipline and the TaeKwonDo way of living.”
From the reviews
I had the pleasure of meeting Master Oh and training under him for a year. His expertise and knowledge was amazing! Master Oh has this type of smile and personality that will just draw you in! What a gift Southington now has with Master Oh's studio opening! Good luck Sir; we sure do miss you!
This place is not a typical martial arts place. Master Oh is the best I have ever seen. To him Taekwondo is not all about self defense. It is much more than that. What he teach you, you can use it on everything in life. And best of all he makes it fun. Both my son love it here.
I've been taking TaeKwonDo at OTA Rocky Hill for only a few months yet I've already learned to much from the Masters. They are patient, fun and overall amazing. Both Master Lee and Master Oh are extremely nice and good people, along with being amazing TaeKwonDo masters.
My son has been a student at Olympic taekwindo academy for 8 months ago. He loves coming to class and Master Oh is a great teacher and role model for him. The martial arts have really helped him with confidence, fitness and self discipline.
New to taekwondo? Start at Olympic Taekwondo Academy
Olympic Taekwondo Academy 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 Olympic Taekwondo 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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