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Osborns Tae Kwon Do
4.4 ★★★★☆ 36 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Springfield, Missouri
Affiliated school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized taekwondo organization or franchise (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon certification, World Taekwondo, or ITF). If credentials matter to you, ask which association the school belongs to and where the head instructor earned their black-belt (dan) rank and certification.
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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 417-766-0177
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He loves these kids with all his heart, and truly has a passion for teaching taekwondo and wants you to be the best of the best.”
“We also are comforted by the self-defense training that the students receive.”
Other martial arts here
“We were recommended to Osborn's from our karate school in KY when we relocated to MO.”
“We also are comforted by the self-defense training that the students receive.”
What students say
“He is by far the most accomplished and best instructor in the area.”
“We did not realize that it would not only help with those issues but that our son would find a sport that he is in love with and we would find a second family.”
“Richard did this for me at A T A nationals and helped me to secure second place in fighting and first in forms.”
“We did not realize that it would not only help with those issues but that our son would find a sport that he is in love with and we would find a second family.”
“Richard Osborn has the unique ability to coach a fighter from the side line and tell a fighter what punch or kick to use to win a tournament.”
“Supreme Grand Master (SGM) Osborn is a caring yet firm Tae Kwon Do instructor, deeply passionate about his craft.”
From the reviews
He is a great teacher and a great father like figure to the community .When I came to Mr.Osborn from a different karate school from Kansas City. He was very patient and kind with my kids.
I have trained under a few different instructors before joining Mr. Osborne in oct 2020. I earned my blue belt over a decade ago, and Mr Osborne honored that and worked with me to learn his style. He is by far the most accomplished and best instructor in the area. Focus on the basics, advanced, and katas every class.
We were recommended to Osborn's from our karate school in KY when we relocated to MO. We put our son in martial arts initially to help him with focus and self discipline issues.
Osborn's Tae Kwon Do is not only the best martial arts school in Springfield, I believe it also is the only school to have an instructor that is in the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. Plus the message of anti-bullying is on point in todays social climate.
New to taekwondo? Start at Osborns Tae Kwon Do
Osborns 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 Osborns 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.
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