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Oro Valley Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Oro Valley, Arizona

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Sparring

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 orovalleymartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (520) 877-7767

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday 8 AM–1 PM
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 Oro Valley Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 31 mentions

“If you have a child and are looking to get them going in martial arts, we highly recommend the kid’s classes at this location.”

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🐲 Little Dragons

“My grandson Dante--age 4--received his uniform and first lesson as an enrolled student today.”

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Teens 2 mentions

“If you are a teenager or an adult looking for a place to train, we once again recommend this location.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“We are sure you will find much enjoyment and fulfillment in the classes offered, as well as increased capabilities within the realms of physicality and self-defense.”

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

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“We are sure you will find much enjoyment and fulfillment in the classes offered, as well as increased capabilities within the realms of physicality and self-defense.”

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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 30 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“Whether you're a beginner or have experience, they create a welcoming and supportive environment that helps you grow both physically and mentally.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 15 mentions

“Whether you're a beginner or have experience, they create a welcoming and supportive environment that helps you grow both physically and mentally.”

🧒 strong kids program 6 mentions

“My son has a hard time focusing and they are great at keeping the kids focused.”

certified & recognized school 9 mentions

“Kim and his staff at ATA have been amazing!”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“It’s worth every penny, and unlike other schools, there aren’t any hidden fees.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 16 mentions

“Excellent fitness, discipline and martial arts training here…get off the couch, screen, doom scrolling and do this 😉 Thank you from your Tucson friends Grasshopper joe 😎😇🙏”

From the reviews

Character. Loyalty. Family. These words are often tossed about in today’s society without consequence, but if they were internalized by our citizens, we’d have a better world.

★★★★★ — Carl, Dec 2017

As a father who's head over 20 years’ experience in martial arts, it is very difficult to impress me, my standards are extremely high. I cannot express this enough, our community, our country, and our world would be in a much better place if the values of what Mr. Kim and Ms. Jamie instill on their students.

★★★★★ — Tucson, Apr 2023

Great place! Mr. Kim & Ms. Jamie are great with kids. All the instructors are well trained. My daughter loves it 🫶🏻

★★★★★ — Samsun, Aug 2024

This is the best martial arts studio and school in Tucson. After 17 years as a student, I’ve seen several children, adults, and families take classes, grow in strength of mind, body, and self, and greatly improve as not just martial artists, but as humans. Chief Instructor Mr. Kim and Head Instructor Ms.

★★★★★ — Andrew, Nov 2022

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New to taekwondo? Start at Oro Valley Martial Arts

Oro Valley Martial Arts 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.

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Your first taekwondo class at Oro Valley 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 Oro Valley Martial Arts

11133 N La Cañada Dr, Oro Valley, AZ85737

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