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Park's Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Billings, Montana
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
- 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
- Membership memberships run around $99/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 (ages 2–4) — 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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule parksmartialartsacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 406-245-8808
Hours
| Monday | 2–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 2–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 2–8 pm |
| Thursday | 2–8 pm |
| Friday | 2–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My grandson has become a different child because of the care, love, and dedication the masters have for their students.”
“Hoping other homeschoolers will join & we can eventually ask for a teen home schoolers day class!”
“It isn't uncommon for them to be working with someone 1 on 1 or with a small group before and after practice and on Saturday during "open practice.”
“He loves going, he is home schooled so this is a great place just to be around others & learn self defense!”
Other martial arts here
“Great Judo Dojo for all experience levels and ages.”
“He loves going, he is home schooled so this is a great place just to be around others & learn self defense!”
What students say
“" We've been to a couple of tournaments now, and the community is amazing throughout the Jungdo Federation (a group of dojos throughout multiple states), and it is a ton of fun!”
“My son signed up for taekwondo and loved the teachings of grandmaster Park and the other masters.”
“" We've been to a couple of tournaments now, and the community is amazing throughout the Jungdo Federation (a group of dojos throughout multiple states), and it is a ton of fun!”
“My son signed up for taekwondo and loved the teachings of grandmaster Park and the other masters.”
“For instance, my son grew in confidence, and his behavior improved massively with this school.”
From the reviews
This establishment helped my family in many ways. For instance, my son grew in confidence, and his behavior improved massively with this school. We have really enjoyed the staff and volunteers and hope that they continue to make Billings a better place for years to come.
We are very pleased with Parks Martial Arts. My son learns more than just how to defend himself. He is learning the values of being humble, respectable, and honest. All of the masters are amazing and helpful and you can tell they truly have a passion for what they are teaching.
We have been training with Master Park for 28 yrs. In all that time we have been physically and mentally challenged. I can not say enough good things about their business. I wish I didn't have to travel 16 hrs to train with them . Master Joe Nordie.
I trained with Grand Master Park for many years. He enriches students' lives with more than physical knowledge. His philosophies and teachings prepare a person (young or old) on their individual needs and strengths. He has a very devoted and loyal group of people who would ask, "how high" if he asked them to jump.
New to taekwondo? Start at Park's Martial Arts Academy
Park's Martial Arts 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 Park's Martial Arts 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.