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Ryu's Taekwondo NC
4.9 ★★★★★ 72 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Fayetteville, North Carolina
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo · Kukkiwon-certified — 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 →
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 (ages 3–77) — 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
- 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 ryustaekwondonc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 910-229-3108
Hours
| Monday | 12–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 12–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Master Ryu is very patient and wonderful with the kids, gives out lots of encouragement and positive reinforcement.”
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What students say
“Master Ryu is very patient and wonderful with the kids, gives out lots of encouragement and positive reinforcement.”
“They are huge on cleanliness and sanitation, as well as comfort and support for the on looking family members!”
“Jaime are amazing with my kids. My kids absolutely love them, we are also part of the after school program.”
“My child participates as a junior instructor and has received national recognition for his time and effort!”
“Master Ryu is very patient and wonderful with the kids, gives out lots of encouragement and positive reinforcement.”
“We truly appreciate the dedication and patience they get from Master Ryu not only as their TKD instructor but as he helps us raise confident and disciplined kids.”
From the reviews
Fantastic facility. Many instructors, easy to spectate your child. Pro: Multiple instructors Head teacher inposes discipline Variety in instruction (doesn't get boring for the kids) Location/parking Cons: Price is high but affordable (2 times a week) Sometimes they neglect your kid if it isn't the main instructor.
Ryu’s Taekwondo has proven to be an exceptional experience for my child. My child’s journey began at the age of 5 when Ryu’s Taekwondo first opened., My son, now 12 years old, has attained the accomplishment of a 3rd-degree Black belt under Master Ryu.
The BEST Taekwondo dojo in Fayetteville. We moved from a different state. Our son had previously done Karate for two years. We tried three different dojo's before we found Master Ryu. They're practices are well thought out, and they control young kids very well. Our son enjoys going to practices as well!
Ryu, Jackson and Sharday are wonderful instructors and very patient teachers. The calsses are focused, fun, educational, and specfic to each level of learned ability. the students are supported through every process as they advance! The facility is brand new, beautiful and super clean!
New to taekwondo? Start at Ryu's Taekwondo NC
Ryu's Taekwondo NC 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 Ryu's Taekwondo NC
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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