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Park's Taekwondo Academy

4.9 ★★★★★ 57 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Norfolk, Virginia

Taekwondo school Free trial Affiliated Kids & teens

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
  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
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  • Website & schedule parkstkdva.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 757-588-0000

Hours

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

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 27 mentions

“My daughter has been here for about 5 months, and she’s made so much progress—she’s moved up to Yellow Belt!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“It's a great way to learn discipline, respect, self defense and becomes second nature.”

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🎓 Belt Testing 2 mentions

“He loves it and is always excited to get a new stripe or work toward a new belt.”

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Other martial arts here

Taekwondo schools are often multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Park's Taekwondo Academy — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“It's a great way to learn discipline, respect, self defense and becomes second nature.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the school's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want hapkido, karate, or judo alongside your taekwondo, confirm the current schedule with the school.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 57 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 4 mentions

“Victoria and Master Amy. They are all great with kids, and keep the place clean and running smoothly (ESPECIALLY during COVID).”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 10 mentions

“You will always feel welcome there, rather its your 1st time or your 10, 000th time going, everyone becomes another family!”

great workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“I am stronger, have lost 30lbs, blood pressure has decreased, cholesterol has lowered, and am more confident in everything I do.”

🧒 strong kids program 7 mentions

“My son has been here almost five months. He loves it and is always excited to get a new stripe or work toward a new belt.”

certified & recognized school 17 mentions

“My son Bellamy loves Master Amy and misses his classes dearly but we are relocated out of state.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 18 mentions

“Please join with Master Amy for physical health, mental health, and create family traditions that will be there forever.”

From the reviews

My son Bellamy loves Master Amy and misses his classes dearly but we are relocated out of state. Trust me we miss it everyday. And none of the places here could beat the price or the content quality for the price

★★★★★ — Trinity, Mar 2025

You will always feel welcome there, rather its your 1st time or your 10, 000th time going, everyone becomes another family! It's a great way to learn discipline, respect, self defense and becomes second nature.

★★★★★ — Tracy, Mar 2025

My son has been with Master Amy at Parks Taekwondo since he was three. Since taking these classes I can see a major difference in my son. His social skills are amazing. His control, self restraint, discipline and respect have improved. He is very excited to come to the classes. The staff is very nice and sociable.

★★★★★ — Angelica, Sep 2021

I have been keeping up with my nephew's progress over the years via WhatsApp, I have had the privilege to go to his classes and see him in action; it really was amazing to see how much he has grown over the years. I absolutely love that he has been exiled under the guidance of his instructors.

★★★★★ — Cameil, Jan 2025

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Your first taekwondo class at Park's Taekwondo 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.

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 Park's Taekwondo Academy

614 E Little Creek Rd A, Norfolk, VA23505

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