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Rising Son MMA
5 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Wausau, Wisconsin
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
- 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 risingsonmma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 715-298-9119
Hours
| Monday | 10–11 am, 5:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 10–11 am, 5:30–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Friday | 10–11 am, 5:30–9 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter started going here for a couple month now and she loves it a lot!”
Other martial arts here
“Did the Muay Thai, BJJ, and wrestling class.”
“I'm actually watching UFC and MMA bouts now with him and it's a great experience bringing my son and I closer, thanks to all the trainers at Rising Son,”
What students say
“Best place hands down for all martial arts for all ages!”
“The community that surrounds this gym brought me nothing but good memories and if you are looking to grow as a person then this is the place for you.”
“Great experiences not only learning the fundamentals of the martial art form, but learning valuable life lessons.”
“Master Lah Thao is a very kind soul from once being his actual student to become a student at his gym he is a very good hearted person and has put his soul in this place.”
“From improving your physical health you will find out that you’ll also improve your mental health and quality of life.”
From the reviews
From somebody who used to come to this gym everyday, I have only good words to talk about this place. Master Lah Thao is a very kind soul from once being his actual student to become a student at his gym he is a very good hearted person and has put his soul in this place.
My daughter started going here for a couple month now and she loves it a lot! She was able to make friends quick and also better herself with Taekwondo. Soon afterwards I also joined the classes and I appreciate the work Master Lah and the staff are doing.
In the Wausau area for work, so I decided to drop by. Owner was super welcoming, as were all the students. Did the Muay Thai, BJJ, and wrestling class. Technique was top notch. If you live in Wausau or visiting the area, this is the gym to be at.
Whether it was by helping me lose weight, be less angry or providing me with the fundamentals of boxing, Rising Son Coach Lah Thao has unquestionably changed my life for the better. Thao’s love for the sport and desire to bring out the best in his students is contagious.
New to taekwondo? Start at Rising Son MMA
Rising Son MMA 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 Rising Son MMA
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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