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Rising Phoenix Taekwondo
5 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Ballston Spa, New York
Plan your first class
- Membership memberships run around $99/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 (ages 4) — 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 saratogamartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 518-306-5264
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 4–6:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They offer a range of evening Tae Kwon Do classes 5 days a week for all levels and ages, including preschoolers and elementary school kids, teens, and adults.”
“Master Miller runs a great program, and Master Gray does an outstanding job with the Little Ninjas.”
“They offer a range of evening Tae Kwon Do classes 5 days a week for all levels and ages, including preschoolers and elementary school kids, teens, and adults.”
Other martial arts here
“Looking for somewhere in greater Saratoga to learn and practice TaeKwonDo or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu?”
What students say
“Master Miller and Master Gray are amazing instructors who are patient, kind, and very knowledgeable.”
“Come to Cutting Edge Martial Arts, a wonderful school that supports martial arts students at all levels from beginners to ranked black belts.”
“It's a unique program that is able to impart these kinds of values, and Cutting Edge does this consistently-- all while building an important sense of community and friendship.”
“Master Gray and his team of instructors know how to engage with the kids, keep them learning while also maintaining their attention.”
“CEMA treats all people with respect, welcoming people with disabilities to learn martial arts, working to help all kinds of people grow and meet their potential.”
From the reviews
I can not recommend this place enough. Master Gray and his team of instructors know how to engage with the kids, keep them learning while also maintaining their attention. My two kids have joined this school and they love every moment of it. One child is 12 and the other 6.
My oldest daughter has been a part of Cutting Edge for two and a half years and we couldn’t have had a more positive experience. As a homeschooled first grader, she began training as a shy and uninterested bystander.
This is a great school! They focus a lot on respect and being a good person all around along with excellent Taekwondo!
Looking for somewhere in greater Saratoga to learn and practice TaeKwonDo or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu? Come to Cutting Edge Martial Arts, a wonderful school that supports martial arts students at all levels from beginners to ranked black belts. There's a lot to say about CEMA.
New to taekwondo? Start at Rising Phoenix Taekwondo
Rising Phoenix Taekwondo 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 Rising Phoenix Taekwondo
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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