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Park's Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Ellisville, 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule parksma.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 636-227-3332
Hours
| Monday | 3–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–8 pm |
| Thursday | 3–8 pm |
| Friday | 3–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Grandmaster Park and his family are professional, welcoming and highly knowledgeable about taekwondo, and welcome kids and adults of all abilities.”
“I'm proud to say that I am currently a temporary black belt here and will hopefully be testing for my first degree black belt in November or December.”
Other martial arts here
“Even though I study karate, I signed up my granddaughter for TaeKwonDo at Parks Martial Arts after visited different local martial arts schools.”
What students say
“I selected Parks because of the excellent instructors, especially Grand Master Park, and their concern for both learning and safety.”
“I have seen so many of Grand Master Park's students evolve in the same way and I am proud to be apart of their Tae Kwon Do family.”
“Since joining Park’s, I’ve seen noticeable growth in my kids’ confidence, focus, and respect.”
“Grandmaster Park and the instructors are not only highly skilled, but they genuinely care about each student’s growth—both in martial arts and in character.”
“The structure, discipline, and positive energy in every class create an environment where kids feel motivated, supported, and have lots of fun!”
From the reviews
My family and I have attended classes at Park's going on 3 years, and we can't recommend it enough! Grandmaster Park and his family are professional, welcoming and highly knowledgeable about taekwondo, and welcome kids and adults of all abilities.
I am honored to say that I have trained at Park's Martial Arts for over 20 years. From the very beginning, they have taught me to be the best person that I can be--not only in the art of Tae Kwon Do, but in my values, my confidence and my ability to work with others.
Highly recommend! Great confidence booster, while learning important skillsets and discipline. Staff are wonderful and genuinely want to help you/your kids achieve goals and succeed!
I'm proud to say that I am currently a temporary black belt here and will hopefully be testing for my first degree black belt in November or December.
New to taekwondo? Start at Park's Martial Arts
Park's 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.
Your first taekwondo class at Park's 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.
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