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Progressive Defense Tactics

5 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Heber City, Utah

Taekwondo school Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 8) — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
  • Women's classes dedicated women's taekwondo classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
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  • Website & schedule progressivedefensetactics.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (435) 640-9066

Hours

Monday 4:30–9 PM
Tuesday 4:30–9 PM
Wednesday 4:30–9 PM
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
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 Progressive Defense Tactics, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

💪 Women's Classes

“I was a part of the women's self defense class and I feel way more confident now in my skills.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 4 mentions

“At age 72, I decided I wanted to learn self defense and martial arts and his Heber City location is convenient.”

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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 Progressive Defense Tactics — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🏟️ MMA

“If anyone is interested in learning self defense or MMA, come here to learn, you won't regret it!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 4 mentions

“At age 72, I decided I wanted to learn self defense and martial arts and his Heber City location is convenient.”

Other schools that also teach self-defense →

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.

From the reviews

I’ve been studying with Dave at Progressive Tactics for almost a year now. At age 72, I decided I wanted to learn self defense and martial arts and his Heber City location is convenient. I am very happy I’m doing it. Dave is a great person and instructor.

★★★★★ — Charles, Jan 2023

Dave runs a great class, with a great teaching style. If you have no experience or years of experience there is something for everyone. Can't recommend this class enough.

★★★★★ — Charles, Jan 2023

Dave is an incredible instructor and I have learned SO much from him! If anyone is interested in learning self defense or MMA, come here to learn, you won't regret it! I was a part of the women's self defense class and I feel way more confident now in my skills.

★★★★★ — Eliya, Mar 2025

Dave is really great with the youth. He is very good at taking a person where they are and improving on their abilities. He is very patient and encouraging.

★★★★★ — J, Jan 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 7 reviews →

Your first taekwondo class at Progressive Defense Tactics

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 Progressive Defense Tactics

2211 W 3000 S Ste a, Heber City, UT84032

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