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Prevail Martial Arts

4.6 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Joplin, Missouri

Taekwondo school Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
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  • Website & schedule prevailma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 417-208-2695

Hours

Monday 10 am–8 pm
Tuesday 10 am–8 pm
Wednesday 10 am–8 pm
Thursday 10 am–8 pm
Friday 10 am–6:30 pm
Saturday 10 am–12 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 Prevail Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 24 mentions

“My daughter has learned to respect herself and her self esteem has improved since enrolling.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“If you are new to the kick boxing they give you one on one instructions.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 4 mentions

“I could not recommend a better environment or teacher to learn some self defense.”

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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 Prevail Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing 3 mentions

“If you are new to the kick boxing they give you one on one instructions.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“I could not recommend a better environment or teacher to learn some self defense.”

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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 34 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 3 mentions

“All of the instructors are so friendly and relaxed but will kick your butt into gear when you need it!”

📘 strong forms & technique 3 mentions

“While they focus on the fundamentals of the art, they focus heavily on respect for others and self-respect, as well.”

great workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“KAMA's Fitness Kickbxoing is really what everybody needs if they want to get that all around great workout without getting bored or burnt out over time.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“My daughter has learned to respect herself and her self esteem has improved since enrolling.”

competition & tournament success 4 mentions

“My son has been going here for years and a member of the Kama Competition Team.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 19 mentions

“The instructors are fantastic and our son has had so much fun while learning martial arts as well as self respect and discipline.”

From the reviews

This is the best place to learn martial arts. The instructors have passion that is transferred down to the students. My daughter has learned to respect herself and her self esteem has improved since enrolling. I could not recommend a better environment or teacher to learn some self defense.

★★★★★ — Mike, Apr 2023

My son has been going here for years and a member of the Kama Competition Team. Kama is not just a Dojo, it is where you become family. Kama has taught my son discipline, character and self confidence.

★★★★★ — Michelle, Jan 2021

Even just in one class I learn lots! Very rewarding, and great teaching. You get pared with all different people in class, and every one of them, even the students are great teachers. Looking for some self-defense or fitness, then 5 stars recommended!

★★★★★ — Jubilee, Feb 2021

Great place for kids to learn work ethic, responsibility, and respect. The staff are professional and know what they are talking about!!! The kickboxing classes are super fun too!!!! Love this place!!!!! Would recommend to Any and everyone!!!

★★★★★ — Jill, Jan 2021

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Your first taekwondo class at Prevail 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.

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 Prevail Martial Arts

1115 S Illinois Ave Ste 5, Joplin, MO64804

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