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Primal Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Wasilla, Alaska
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
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 907-357-5588
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 am–1 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 6–7 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He's incredibly patient with younger kids and does an amazing job keeping them engaged while teaching discipline, confidence, and respect.”
What students say
“They have really helped our 12 year old with the basics.”
“Me my husband and our 5 years old son participated in the tournament.”
“My son has been attending classes here under the instruction of 5th degree black belt instructors Lisa and Stephen.”
“He's incredibly patient with younger kids and does an amazing job keeping them engaged while teaching discipline, confidence, and respect.”
From the reviews
My son has been attending classes here under the instruction of 5th degree black belt instructors Lisa and Stephen. I was first drawn to this school when I read about the Regional and World Championship medalists growing up and competing as Primal students, and wanted to see if it would be a good fit for my child.
My husband told me that his son Timi trained there until he passed away. He told me that they are good school and honest people. I did not believe until today’s experience. Me my husband and our 5 years old son participated in the tournament. Great place, great tournament, lovely personnels. Highly recommended.
Great place for beginners. They have really helped our 12 year old with the basics.
Master Stephens has been absolutely phenomenal with our daughter. He's incredibly patient with younger kids and does an amazing job keeping them engaged while teaching discipline, confidence, and respect. Our daughter absolutely loves attending class and starts asking about her next lesson days in advance.
New to taekwondo? Start at Primal Martial Arts
Primal Martial Arts 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.
Your first taekwondo class at Primal 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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