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PRIDE Martial Arts Parkville
4.5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Parkville, Missouri
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 (ages 4–6) — 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule pridekarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 816-587-7777
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–9 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Discovering Parkville's Pride Martial Arts has been a transformative journey for my child.”
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What students say
“Focusing on qualities like honesty, respect, discipline and self esteem.”
From the reviews
Discovering Parkville's Pride Martial Arts has been a transformative journey for my child. Since joining in late 2021, she has progressed to a brown belt, but more importantly, she's evolved into a confident individual with strengthened self-esteem and a growing work ethic.
My daughter tried this place because I made her. She was set on not wanting to do this however I thought she would enjoy it. She fell in love with this place and the teachers on day one! She now loves Learning taekwondo and Has learned a great deal of other things as well.
I love how creative and unique the training here is, I walk in every class and never know what to expect. The instructors are very gifted in teaching all different skill levels of people. I have nothing else to say except how wonderful going here is!!!
My son has attended classes here for nearly three years. He enjoys the challenge and they do a great job of keeping classes organized and on schedule. The instructors are skilled and quite good at communicating with all ages.
New to taekwondo? Start at PRIDE Martial Arts Parkville
PRIDE Martial Arts Parkville 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 PRIDE Martial Arts Parkville
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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