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Premier Martial Arts - St. Louis, MO

5 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in St. Louis, Missouri

Taekwondo school Affiliated Beginners welcome 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

  • 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 premiermartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (636) 266-0141

Hours

Monday 1–8:30 PM
Tuesday 1–8:30 PM
Wednesday 1 PM–12 AM
Thursday 12–8:30 AM, 1–8:30 PM
Friday 1–8:30 PM
Saturday 9 AM–1 PM
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 Premier Martial Arts - St. Louis, MO, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 10 mentions

“I thought to myself that was really nice of them, as well as professional, because I plan to keep my Grandson in it even after the 2 weeks.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Helped to build my teenagers confidence and self defense skills.”

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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 Premier Martial Arts - St. Louis, MO — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🎽 Karate

“Learning Karate is a Great experience for my child.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Helped to build my teenagers confidence and self defense skills.”

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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 24 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 3 mentions

“They have expectations but continue to work with them in a supportive and connected way.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“My son attends this class and loves it the sensei’s are great”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“Helped to build my teenagers confidence and self defense skills.”

From the reviews

I recently enrolled my son into this martial arts program and so far am very impressed with everything. Mainly I'm impressed by the instructors ability to push the kids to there limits without being overbearing. When you first come inside the facility is very inviting and a friendly atmosphere.

★★★★★ — Jason, Sep 2023

Helped to build my teenagers confidence and self defense skills. Definitely worth the money. Thank you Sensei Dave for encouragement!

★★★★★ — Kelli, May 2022

We are having a good experience for almost a year with our seven-year-old. The instructors are caring, knowledgeable and passionate. A great combination of martial arts skills plus monthly human values lessons. Highly recommend!

★★★★★ — Julie, Nov 2022

Great place for advanced and beginner martial artist if your looking for a realistic fight system this is the place trust me you will not regret the instructors are great the place feels warm most importantly the system works

★★★★★ — Del3Teeverything, Feb 2019

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New to taekwondo? Start at Premier Martial Arts - St. Louis, MO

Premier Martial Arts - St. Louis, MO 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first taekwondo class at Premier Martial Arts - St. Louis, MO

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 Premier Martial Arts - St. Louis, MO

503 N Taylor Ave, St. Louis, MO63108

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