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Red Tiger Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 79 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Sarasota, Florida
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo · Kukkiwon-certified — based on the school's own site and student reviews. Taekwondo systems (Olympic/World Taekwondo, ITF, and ATA/Songahm) differ in forms, sparring rules, and tournaments; if lineage matters to you, confirm it with the school. ATA vs WT vs ITF, explained →
Affiliated school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized taekwondo organization or franchise (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon certification, World Taekwondo, or ITF). If credentials matter to you, ask which association the school belongs to and where the head instructor earned their black-belt (dan) rank and certification.
Plan your first class
- 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
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule redtigerma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 941-922-2530
Hours
| Monday | 9–10:30 am, 12:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9–10:30 am, 12:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9–10:30 am, 12:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9–10:30 am, 12:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 9–10:30 am, 12–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8–11:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son started red tiger after school program in August and it has been so good for my rambunctious kindergartener, he’s learning respect discipline and enjoys being there.”
“I enrolled my 12 year old daughter here in the Teen/Adult classes and it has been the best experience for her.”
“I enrolled my 12 year old daughter here in the Teen/Adult classes and it has been the best experience for her.”
“Not only does he take regular classes but he has been a member of the competition sparring team for the last 4 years.”
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What students say
“Master Hwang & Starry are two of the best people you will ever meet, they are like family.”
“All of the Instructors are great with kids of all ages and it is a fun, safe place for your kids to grow, and become a person that THEY love, and OTHERS respect.”
“Since being a part of the Red Tiger family my son feels and looks at the other children not just as friends but as family as he has been with the same kids since he started.”
“All of the Instructors are great with kids of all ages and it is a fun, safe place for your kids to grow, and become a person that THEY love, and OTHERS respect.”
“Not only does he take regular classes but he has been a member of the competition sparring team for the last 4 years.”
“BIG Thank You to Grand Master Hwang and Master Starry for the mind and body transformations!”
From the reviews
Grandmaster Hwang and Master Starry Jhoun have made the name Red Tiger MA synonymous with the words Tae Kwan Do and quality teaching here in Florida, across the nation and worldwide.
My son has been going to Red Tiger since June. Their summer camp kept my high energy child active and entertained and also built his stamina for staying awake before he started kindergarten. He earned his white belt with them also. They are very patient while teaching discipline and respect.
***Update*** I have been going to Red Tiger 3x a week since Oct of ‘23. I have lost 30 pounds and the body is toning like I am 18 again. Unreal for an almost 50 year old, that never goes to a Gym setting, to be able to lose weight at a healthy pace, and immediately start replacing it with muscle.
I signed my son up at Red Tiger a little over a year ago because he was an energetic 4 year old who was like a no limit soldier that didn’t sleep. He would hit his sister, had no problem telling his parents no and just seemed to never stop moving.
New to taekwondo? Start at Red Tiger Martial Arts
Red Tiger Martial Arts 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 Red Tiger Martial Arts
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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