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Pace Academy Taekwondo

5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in South Salt Lake, Utah

Taekwondo school Free trial Kids & teens Sparring Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most schools welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
  • Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
  • Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
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  • Website & schedule paceacademytkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 801-466-3860

Hours

Monday 4:30–8 pm
Tuesday 5–7 pm
Wednesday 4:30–8 pm
Thursday 6–8 pm
Friday 4:30–8 pm
Saturday 7–9 am
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 Pace Academy Taekwondo, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 6 mentions

“We have been taking our kids to his classes for years and have seen amazing growth in our kids, both in the sport of taekwondo and in their personal lives.”

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🥊 Sparring 2 mentions

“Finally a school that's affordable, helps you practice and perfect your sparring and really cares about your improvement.”

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What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 20 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 5 mentions

“Master Pace and the rest of the amazing coaches truly have their students’ best interests in mind.”

great workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“Best workout place to visit guys please go here it is a great opportunity to go.”

competition & tournament success 3 mentions

“He instructs all his students with the same care that he instructs olympians, world class athletes and national champions with.”

certified & recognized school 11 mentions

“Our daughter has trained with Master Pace for over three years and has grown tremendously, not only in martial arts but also in confidence and discipline.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 6 mentions

“Our daughter has trained with Master Pace for over three years and has grown tremendously, not only in martial arts but also in confidence and discipline.”

From the reviews

Hands down best Taekwondo school in Utah. Master Pace cares about all of his students and pushes every one to their limits. This is a place that builds champions both on and off the mat.

★★★★★ — Fabio, Jul 2020

Master Pace is an amazing coach who's runs an amazing, professional, world class organization. We have been taking our kids to his classes for years and have seen amazing growth in our kids, both in the sport of taekwondo and in their personal lives.

★★★★★ — Geneen, Jan 2026

Master Pace is a fantastic coach. He makes you sweat buckets and work incredibly hard. Helps build grit and perseverance. Is very knowledgeable in sparring and pushes his students to become champions on and off the mat. I'm grateful to know him.

★★★★★ — Savanna, Jan 2026

We love Pace Academy Taekwondo! I have seen my son grow in confidence, discipline, and respect since joining. Master Pace and the rest of the amazing coaches truly have their students’ best interests in mind. Master Pace is incredibly knowledgeable and has created champions both on and off the Taekwondo mat.

★★★★★ — Kerrilee, Mar 2026

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Your first taekwondo class at Pace Academy Taekwondo

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 Pace Academy Taekwondo

3341 S 275 E, South Salt Lake, UT84115

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