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Sabal Taekwondo
5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Palm Harbor, Florida
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
- 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule sabaltaekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 813-618-7896
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughters have trained with Master Jamie and the other coaches (Tess, Olivia, Kaley and Angela) for a number of years and I couldn't ask for a more supportive team!”
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What students say
“Our family highly recommends Sabal Taekwondo and Master Jamie Costello! It is the best place for learning taekwondo, building confidence, and community.”
“My daughters have trained with Master Jamie and the other coaches (Tess, Olivia, Kaley and Angela) for a number of years and I couldn't ask for a more supportive team!”
“This is a woman run school and my son and daughter both love it!”
“My daughters have trained with Master Jamie and the other coaches (Tess, Olivia, Kaley and Angela) for a number of years and I couldn't ask for a more supportive team!”
“Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced martial artist, they meet you exactly where you are and push you to grow with confidence, discipline, and respect.”
From the reviews
can’t recommend this martial arts studio enough! From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with warmth, professionalism, and a sense of community that’s hard to find elsewhere. The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and truly passionate about what they do.
Jamie goes an amazing job with the kids here! This is a woman run school and my son and daughter both love it! I've seen their confidence really grow working with Jamie over the years. My kids love going and at sad when they miss a class. Everyone is wonderful there and it offers a family oriented atmosphere.
Great school for taekwondo, my daughter has learned so much, the coaches are awesome.
Absolutely Amazing TKD school! My daughter has trained with Jamie for years & she still begs to go to every class. The professionalism, knowledge & patience from the coaches is incredible.
New to taekwondo? Start at Sabal Taekwondo
Sabal Taekwondo 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 Sabal 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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