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Progressive Taekwondo Academy
5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Apex, North Carolina
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule progressivetkdacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 919-924-3736
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Our kids are younger and Master Salim strikes a good balance with working on taekwondo skills and helping the kids have fun.”
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What students say
“Master Salim is GREAT with kids of all ages and so is his leadership team of black belts.”
“The atmosphere is supportive, encouraging, and focused on personal growth, creating a welcoming environment for practitioners of all levels.”
“If you’re looking for a great place for yourself or your family members to learn Taekwondo, benefit from its health benefits, improve your focus, flexibility, strength, etc.”
“His classes not only provided much-needed physical activity but also helped my kids develop discipline and resilience, easing their mental stress.”
“Our kids are younger and Master Salim strikes a good balance with working on taekwondo skills and helping the kids have fun.”
“If you’re looking for a great place for yourself or your family members to learn Taekwondo, benefit from its health benefits, improve your focus, flexibility, strength, etc.”
From the reviews
Master Salim is an exceptional taekwondo instructor. He has the perfect balance of patience and encouragement, creating an environment where students feel supported while being challenged to grow.
Progressive Taekwonro offers exceptional instructor quality and fosters a positive atmosphere for students to thrive. Master Salim is highly skilled, experienced, and dedicated to helping students reach their full potential.
I can't recommend Progressive Taekwondo Academy and Master Salim's instruction enough! During the Covid pandemic, my kids started taking lessons and it's been a game-changer. Salim is exceptional with children - patient, kind, and gifted at teaching.
My son attends classes at Progressive Taekwondo Academy, and Master Salim is a fantastic instructor. Not only does he do a great job with his students, but his student leadership team is also very impressive and very helpful with students.
New to taekwondo? Start at Progressive Taekwondo Academy
Progressive Taekwondo Academy 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 Progressive Taekwondo Academy
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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