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Pure Taekwondo Center

4.9 ★★★★★ 184 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Kernersville, North Carolina

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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  • 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
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  • Website & schedule pure-tkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 336-355-7873

Hours

Monday 11 am–7:30 pm
Tuesday 11 am–7:30 pm
Wednesday 11 am–7:30 pm
Thursday 11 am–7:30 pm
Friday 11 am–6:30 pm
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 Pure Taekwondo Center, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 33 mentions

“This personalized attention has helped my son develop a profound appreciation for Taekwondo and has significantly boosted his confidence and self-discipline.”

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🐲 Little Dragons 2 mentions

“As of today my son (age 6) has been with pure Taekwondo for about a month or so.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“My son has gained valuable self-defense skills, mental clarity, and a strong sense of confidence that positively impacts all areas of his life.”

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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 Pure Taekwondo Center — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“My son has gained valuable self-defense skills, mental clarity, and a strong sense of confidence that positively impacts all areas of his life.”

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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.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 184 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 3 mentions

“🎉 Master Posey🥋is patient, funny, in tuned to each student needs and wants, and most importantly he genuinely care!”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 16 mentions

“The afterschool pick-up service was truly a lifesaver for our family, making our busy schedule so much easier to manage.”

🧒 strong kids program 6 mentions

“My kids have developed greater focus, confidence, and respect through their time here, and I’ve seen them grow both physically and mentally.”

certified & recognized school 15 mentions

“Master Posey and his team have helped my son across the board; they’ve pushed him to be his best self while also supporting his sensitive nature.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 27 mentions

“He treats every kid with the same respect and attention that he would like to receive from them and I think that goes a long way.”

From the reviews

Our experience with Pure Taekwondo Center over the past four years has been nothing short of incredible. My 10-year-old son has grown tremendously, both as a martial artist and as a person.

★★★★★ — Steve, Aug 2024

I have watched my grandson flourish at this place. I know he enjoys learning and doing what he is taught. The teacher is amazing with these children. I love that this teacher holds these children accountable for their actions. Teaching them to be responsible for their actions and the discipline they are learning.

★★★★★ — Norma, Aug 2024

⚠️Register your KIDS now for a membership ⚠️ Pure Taekawondo is the place to be! 🎉 Master Posey🥋is patient, funny, in tuned to each student needs and wants, and most importantly he genuinely care! 💎 You can tell the passion for what he is doing is coming from within him.

★★★★★ — Marshica, Jun 2022

My kids love Pure Taekwondo! Master Posey is amazing with the kids and you can tell he really loves what he does! He treats every kid with the same respect and attention that he would like to receive from them and I think that goes a long way.

★★★★★ — Amber, Mar 2023

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New to taekwondo? Start at Pure Taekwondo Center

Pure Taekwondo Center 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.

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Your first taekwondo class at Pure Taekwondo Center

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 Pure Taekwondo Center

800 N Main St, Kernersville, NC27284

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