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Roanoke Taekwondo & Ninja Academy

4.9 ★★★★★ 75 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Roanoke, Virginia

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  • Website & schedule roanoketkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (540) 529-0985

Hours

Monday 4–9 PM
Tuesday 4–9 PM
Wednesday 4–9 PM
Thursday 4–9 PM
Friday 4–9 PM
Saturday 8–11 AM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and tournaments — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Taekwondo classes on the schedule at Roanoke Taekwondo & Ninja Academy, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 30 mentions

“My sons, now 5 and 11, have been taking "Ninja" classes for a year and a half and we are more pleased than ever with Roanoke Taekwondo and Ninja Academy.”

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🐲 Little Dragons

“He started out in Little Dragons.”

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🎓 Belt Testing 2 mentions

“Great instructors, wonderful group of people, excellent workouts, and you're left with a sense of accomplishment earning new belts.”

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Other martial arts here

Taekwondo schools are often multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Roanoke Taekwondo & Ninja Academy — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the school's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want hapkido, karate, or judo alongside your taekwondo, confirm the current schedule with the school.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 75 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 2 mentions

“Mr Abbott is an amazing instructor with such a passion for Taekwondo and teaching.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 18 mentions

“They are supported by awesome volunteer instructors brought up from within the student ranks, thereby building a greater sense of community and participation.”

great workout & conditioning 3 mentions

“If you have kids, or just want a great workout, stop by this place and see your children/yourself grow into a better person.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“My kids love being able to measure and celebrate their progress every two months at belt testing.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 16 mentions

“Respect, perseverance, positivity and good citizenship is just a few of the wonderful things that are being taught and shown to my son every time he attends class!”

From the reviews

Roanoke Taekwondo America is an awesome place for your children interested in learning martial arts. My children have been with Mr. Abbott and his instructors for nearly a year now and I see no end anytime soon. My boys love going to class. The schedule is set up to accommodate even the busiest of families.

★★★★★ — Angela, Sep 2016

My daughter, affectionally known as Sully, absolutely loves it here. Taekwondo has helped her build confidence, discipline, focus, and patience while also improving her coordination and physical skills. She has learned the importance of respect, perseverance, and setting goals, both on and off the mat.

★★★★★ — Melissa, Jan 2026

My son has been involved with Mr. Abbott's Taekwondo in one way or another since he was barely 4 years old...he is now 8. He started out in Little Dragons. He has also participated in summer camps for two summers now and, in his words, they "are the coolest camps of all!!

★★★★★ — Sherry, Aug 2014

My daughter and I joined Roanoke Taekwondo America 2 years ago. My daughter originally wanted to try it out and then I joined soon after. I came in expecting to it to be a good activity to get us more active and learn some new fun tricks. What I didn't expect was to gain a new family!

★★★★★ — Lorreen, May 2022

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Your first taekwondo class at Roanoke Taekwondo & Ninja 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.

Taekwondo is a martial art and a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Roanoke Taekwondo & Ninja Academy

Tanglewood Mall, 4244 Electric Rd, Roanoke, VA24018

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