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Planet Elite Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Colonial Heights, Virginia
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
- 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 planetelitemartial-arts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 804-504-5082
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6:30 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He focuses on improving the SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY among kids, to help them become positive and responsible human beings.”
“Our family was looking for something to help our girls with self confidence and self defense.”
Other martial arts here
“Originally I was looking for a karate class for my son.”
“Our family was looking for something to help our girls with self confidence and self defense.”
What students say
“Instructor Philips not only teaches great martial arts, he takes a real interest in his students and teaches morals, honesty, and respect.”
“He is down to earth and really enjoys working with the kids and teaching them life skills along with Tae Kwon Do.”
“My son loves going here and is learning values and discipline and we could not be happier!”
“Instructor Philips not only teaches great martial arts, he takes a real interest in his students and teaches morals, honesty, and respect.”
From the reviews
2 of my nieces and a nephew, all, have joined Instructor Phillips' Tae Kwon Do classes. My nephew is going to his Summer School as well. Instructor Phillips is not only teaching them Tea Kwon Do skills but also is working great on teaching them decipline, time management and good manners.
I highly recommend Planet Elite Martial Arts. Before training with Instructor Phillips, I struggled with confidence and social interactions—I couldn’t even order for myself. Since starting in March, I’ve completely transformed.
I have known Instructor Phillips for nearly 20 years on both a professional and personal level. I worked with him at a previous Martial Arts Studio and watched him exhibit an extraordinary amount of patience and caring with his students. He is an excellent instructor as well as person.
Instructor Phillips has many years experience and is an excellent Instructor. He taught my son Martial Arts when he was young. Lots of experience, patience and the ability to work extremely well with children.
New to taekwondo? Start at Planet Elite Martial Arts
Planet Elite Martial Arts 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.
Your first taekwondo class at Planet Elite 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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