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Prime Taekwondo Lee's Summit Missouri
4.8 ★★★★★ 61 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Lee's Summit, Missouri
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo · Kukkiwon-certified — based on the school's own site and student reviews. Taekwondo systems (Olympic/World Taekwondo, ITF, and ATA/Songahm) differ in forms, sparring rules, and tournaments; if lineage matters to you, confirm it with the school. ATA vs WT vs ITF, explained →
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
- 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule primetaekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 816-246-0141
Hours
| Monday | 1:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 1:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 1:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 1:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 1:30–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They were also great with my my son when he attended classes, He was only 4 at the time and they knew how to teach him and encourage him.”
“My two boys started here when they were four in the Little Tigers program.”
“She has learned discipline, self defense, and various other skills but most importantly, she has learned to believe in herself.”
Other martial arts here
“She quickly progressed to the kids karate program.”
“She has learned discipline, self defense, and various other skills but most importantly, she has learned to believe in herself.”
What students say
“Since the first day, I have been nothing but happy with the way the Instructors interact with my kids.”
“I would like to say something: It is the great place ever, friendly environment, all teachers are very skilled and professional.”
“This past summer our son came to us wanting to do some form of martial arts (he’s 7) so I looked around and did research, we ended up choosing Taekwondo for the core fundamentals.”
“Our son’s confidence has grown and his skills and knowledge of taekwondo and Korean terminology are nurtured in each class by the instructors.”
“Master Hwang, Instructor Vanessa, Instructor Amaron, and Instructor Quincy ensure that you are improving your physical fitness and improving your Taekwondo skills.”
From the reviews
I have been attending Pak's Academy for almost 3 years and it has been a great experience. Master Hwang, Instructor Vanessa, Instructor Amaron, and Instructor Quincy ensure that you are improving your physical fitness and improving your Taekwondo skills.
My two boys started here when they were four in the Little Tigers program. Since the first day, I have been nothing but happy with the way the Instructors interact with my kids. They are always professional, fun, but demand respect from each student.
As a 45-year-old Taekwondo enthusiast with a history of hopping in and out of schools due to life’s twists and turns (hello, ADHD life!), I can confidently say that Prime Taekwondo is a game-changer. After years of searching, I found my Taekwondo home in 2022, and it’s been an incredible journey ever since!
Prime taekwondo has been amazing to us! This past summer our son came to us wanting to do some form of martial arts (he’s 7) so I looked around and did research, we ended up choosing Taekwondo for the core fundamentals.
New to taekwondo? Start at Prime Taekwondo Lee's Summit Missouri
Prime Taekwondo Lee's Summit Missouri 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 Prime Taekwondo Lee's Summit Missouri
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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