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Rocky Top Taekwondo
5 ★★★★★ 2 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Knoxville, Tennessee
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
- Free trial or intro class most schools welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- 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 rockytoptkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (865) 282-9803
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 6–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–7 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“To parents: If you are looking for an affordable activity for your kids, this is a great option.”
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What students say
“Full disclosure, I have been training as a student of Master Matt Shea since February of 17'.”
“He is excellent working with kids and makes it a fun but demanding environment based on personal growth, discipline and respect for others.”
From the reviews
Full disclosure, I have been training as a student of Master Matt Shea since February of 17'. Though I have trained in other martial arts styles, this has been my first foray into the Taekwondo world. To be honest, it has been a real treat.
Your first taekwondo class at Rocky Top 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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