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Relford Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in La Vista, Nebraska
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo — 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 →
Marital-arts center featuring taekwondo classes & programs for self-defense & general fitness.
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 relfordmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (402) 339-7899
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 6–8 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Jordan Relford is my son that owns the business, so, while this review may seem to contain my bias, I can honestly and objectively say that Mr.”
What students say
“Seems like a very genuine, down to earth guy that truly cares about his students, martial arts, and his community.”
“Relford also is the coach for the competition team and the school often has students competing out of country.”
“Great environment for kids to learn the art of taekwondo, and discipline in general.”
From the reviews
We've been going here for years. Instructors are great - Mr. Relford is a great teacher and relates especially well with the young students. Mrs. Guy is great with all ages, treating kids as her own and commiserating with the adults. Mr.
My daughter has been attending Relford Martial Arts for a few years now, and we’ve had an amazing experience. She gets a great workout while learning valuable martial arts skills, and Mr. Relford does a fantastic job creating a fun, supportive, and dedicated community.
It was a pleasure to watch Mr. Relford teach, coach, motivate, respect, and develop his students and families. He provides a very welcoming environment for everyone.
Great environment for kids to learn the art of taekwondo, and discipline in general. Jordan Relford and Therese Guy are awesome teachers.
New to taekwondo? Start at Relford Martial Arts
Relford 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 Relford 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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