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R.T. Berry School of Tae Kwon Do

4.8 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Mooresville, North Carolina

Taekwondo school Free trial Kids & teens Sparring

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 (ages 2–3) — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
  • Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
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  • Website & schedule rtberry.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 704-658-0544

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 10 am–8 pm
Wednesday 10 am–8 pm
Thursday 10 am–8 pm
Friday 10 am–4 pm
Saturday 9 am–12 pm
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 R.T. Berry School of Tae Kwon Do, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 27 mentions

“Our children are better listeners to my husband and me, and most importantly, they treat us with more respect and are encouraged to do so by the Roger Berry community.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“Not going to tell an entire story here but happy to tell “self defense” that these kids learn at this school, and the confidence they gain, is soooo worth it!”

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🎓 Belt Testing 4 mentions

“We had an AWESOME time on the 2021 Black Belt Club Beach Trip!”

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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 R.T. Berry School of Tae Kwon Do — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Not going to tell an entire story here but happy to tell “self defense” that these kids learn at this school, and the confidence they gain, is soooo worth it!”

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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 40 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 4 mentions

“Master Best is absolutely amazing and has created a space that’s supportive, structured, and full of heart.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 25 mentions

“Roger Berry and staff encourages structure, manners, being respectful to individuals, listening, doing the right thing, being a positive role model in the community, and more.”

🧒 strong kids program 5 mentions

“The respect my children have developed and the discipline they have learned have been invaluable to their growth.”

certified & recognized school 30 mentions

“All of this is made possible through Master Berry’s consistent and impartial discipline and well-structured learning curriculum.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 5 mentions

“Not going to tell an entire story here but happy to tell “self defense” that these kids learn at this school, and the confidence they gain, is soooo worth it!”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 21 mentions

“Roger Berry and staff encourages structure, manners, being respectful to individuals, listening, doing the right thing, being a positive role model in the community, and more.”

From the reviews

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ R.T. Berry School of Tae Kwon Do – We ❤️ Master Best Our family has had such a positive experience at R.T. Berry School of Tae Kwon Do. Both of my toddlers absolutely love going! Like most little ones, they have their moments—sometimes they want to do their own thing—but Master Best handles it beautifully.

★★★★★ — Denise, Jun 2025

As a parent of 2 boys in Taekwon-Do at RT Berry, we are pleased. Roger Berry and staff encourages structure, manners, being respectful to individuals, listening, doing the right thing, being a positive role model in the community, and more.

★★★★★ — Castle, Mar 2015

Summary: Having lived and trained different martial arts in the US, Finland, Japan, and Taiwan, I can testify that this is the best possible place to learn practical martial arts while simultaneously improving your mental, physical, and emotional well-being.

★★★★★ — Aaron, Mar 2021

R.T berry’s school is the pinnacle of high quality martial arts. I highly recommend his school not only for the caliber of character R.T berry himself carries but also his students. My Son, Daughter and myself are students and it has changed every aspect of our lives for the better.

★★★★★ — Ian, May 2021

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Your first taekwondo class at R.T. Berry School of Tae Kwon Do

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 R.T. Berry School of Tae Kwon Do

653 Brawley School Rd, Mooresville, NC28117

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