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Red Sun Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Raleigh, North Carolina
Plan your first class
- Membership memberships run around $65/mo — many schools also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-student rates
- 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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule redsunacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 919-210-8888
Hours
| Monday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 11 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It’s no less amazing that my son (age 7) and I (age 38) have been able to progress at a similar rate, giving us an experience that I’ll cherish for years to come.”
“When I started, I was a complete beginner, so I took private lessons to get personalized instruction.”
“My wife and I have identified a number of benefits in addition to learning about martial arts and self defense.”
Other martial arts here
“Amy the instructor has developed Jo Kwon Chi, which is a mix of Tae Kwon Jo, Karate and Tai Chi.”
“My wife and I have identified a number of benefits in addition to learning about martial arts and self defense.”
What students say
“Great 'family' feeling, friendly people, students help each other out, and instructor/sensei works really well with students at all levels (including me as a newbie) .”
“Great 'family' feeling, friendly people, students help each other out, and instructor/sensei works really well with students at all levels (including me as a newbie) .”
“All the students and assistant instructors are very supportive and helpful with learning open hand and weapons techniques.”
“These benefits include improved balance, movement, coordination, timing, flexibility and conditioning.”
“My son's last Sensei was very disrespectful to some of his student's (including my son), and played favorites when it came to awarding belts.”
“Overall, I learned a great deal and look forward to participating in another class here.”
From the reviews
I began martial arts training at Red Sun Academy in July 2024. When I started, I was a complete beginner, so I took private lessons to get personalized instruction. Nowadays, I do a mix of private and group classes, and I love them both.
My wife and I started classes at Red Sun Academy approximately 9 months ago. It has been a very positive experience! The sensei is a highly skilled teacher who is dedicated to helping her students develop. She is assisted by a few senior members who willingly share their knowledge and experience.
This is an incredible martial arts school. The core of this school is character and family building all whole learning self defense. It is a great place to train for the entire family. Lots of parents take their kids and end up taking classes as well. The level of attention you will receive here is second to none.
I participated in a self defense class at Red Sun Academy and loved it. Several of the participants - myself included - has trouble finding the location, but it was a great experience once the class started. Amy, the instructor and owner, was very engaging and personable.
New to taekwondo? Start at Red Sun Academy
Red Sun Academy 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 Red Sun 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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