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Pittsburg Elite

5 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Pittsburg, Kansas

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 4–18) — 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
  • Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule pittsburg-elite.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (620) 288-2620

Hours

Monday 4:30–8:30 PM
Tuesday 4:30–8:30 PM
Wednesday 4:30–8:30 PM
Thursday 4:30–8:30 PM
Friday 4:30–8:30 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 Pittsburg Elite, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 22 mentions

“Pittsburg Elite has taught my kids so much more than just taekwondo; they have learned respect and discipline that they will carry all throughout their lives.”

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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 Pittsburg Elite — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🎽 Karate 4 mentions

“I over heard someone ask Noah recently “Noah why don’t you play sports, instead of “just” doing Karate”.”

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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 38 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 4 mentions

“Not only are they incredible instructors, they really make a difference.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 10 mentions

“(Insert leadership) To some it may just be “Karate” to our family it’s “EVERYTHING”.”

📘 strong forms & technique 2 mentions
great workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“Great exercise, teaches them discipline, self control and how to respect themselves and others while also building their self confidence.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“My daughter is 6 and absolutely loves the martial arts class 🥋 her confidence, balance and self control are improving as well!”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 30 mentions

“Since enrolling our boys into Pittsburg Elite 6 months ago we have seen a huge transformation in their physical agility, confidence, respect and most of all DISCIPLINE!”

From the reviews

Pittsburg Elite has been a great experience for both of my boys! The program has help build their confidence in their athleticism and in their social interactions. They have learned to set goals and to do the work to achieve them. They love the instructor and have made great friends here, too.

★★★★★ — Patrick, Dec 2019

Pittsburg Elite is so great for our community. My daughter has really enjoyed it, Mark is so good with the kids and they have fun! Great exercise, teaches them discipline, self control and how to respect themselves and others while also building their self confidence. We love it and highly recommend it to anyone!

★★★★★ — Natalie, Oct 2020

The school my kids attend for their Taekwondo training. It's a great school. They have learned a lot there and I would highly recommend it to anyone. If interested please check them out. Both kids have grown so much since starting to go there. Both are seeing their confidence levels grow.

★★★★★ — Karsten, Nov 2022

Zeke has developed a strong discipline and focus that he never used to have. If you want to see a change in your child you should definitely check out Pittsburg Elite Martial Arts! It’s a fantastic program!!

★★★★★ — Nicholas, Dec 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 38 reviews →

New to taekwondo? Start at Pittsburg Elite

Pittsburg Elite comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first taekwondo class at Pittsburg Elite

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 Pittsburg Elite

701 E Washington St, Pittsburg, KS66762

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