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Pae's Tae Kwon Do Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Roanoke, Virginia
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo · Kukkiwon-certified — 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 →
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
- Membership memberships run around $65/mo — many schools also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-student rates
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule paestaekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (540) 776-8533
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 7–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
What students say
“Steeped in years of tradition and staffed with knowledgeable instructors who want to help you obtain a sense of confidence that one can only gain from mutual combat training.”
From the reviews
Steeped in years of tradition and staffed with knowledgeable instructors who want to help you obtain a sense of confidence that one can only gain from mutual combat training.
I learned under master Pae in the mid 90’s for almost three years, He was a great instructor and a great person. And I would love to get back into Taekwondo.
Bob is the BEST! ! A natural born teacher. Patient & precise. Very good with children.
Your first taekwondo class at Pae's 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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