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Smith Taekwondo Center
4.4 ★★★★☆ 28 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Kaneohe, Hawaii
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 — 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
- Poomsae & forms forms (poomsae) practice — the patterns at the heart of taekwondo and your belt testing
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule smithtaekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (808) 247-3114
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They’re young enough to be my own kids, yet they possess incredible martial arts skills, along with the patience and fortitude to guide students of all skill levels.”
“Kids, teens, and adults all get the attention they need to grow and improve.”
“The forms and the poomsae she has to recite .”
“This school not only gives you physical skills for self defense, but also teaches discipline and respect, all in a professional environment.”
“Each belt test is designed to ensure that the kids, and adults, feel the effort that they put in to earn their belt.”
Other martial arts here
“Smith Taekwondo offers fun yet challenging classes for everyone, providing an expert knowledge base in taekwondo, kickboxing, and combat weapons training.”
“This school not only gives you physical skills for self defense, but also teaches discipline and respect, all in a professional environment.”
What students say
“Incredible instruction from Grandmaster Smith, a huge knowledge base developed over four decades of practice.”
“Open to people of all ages, this martial arts center allows every student to continuously grow, and cultivate a sense of purpose and accomplishment.”
“I see now how lucky we were to be apart of Smith Taekwondo family and we are forever grateful.”
“The forms and the poomsae she has to recite .”
“Incredible instruction from Grandmaster Smith, a huge knowledge base developed over four decades of practice.”
“This school not only gives you physical skills for self defense, but also teaches discipline and respect, all in a professional environment.”
From the reviews
I highly recommend this martial arts school. The instructor is immensely knowledgeable with over 40 years of experience. He is also a former champion kick boxer and weapons expert. Most important he cares about the safety of his students and desires them to grow physically and mentally.
Smith Taekwondo turned me into a gold medalist in less than one year! Learn from the best Hawaii has to offer at the biggest martial arts gym in the state. Don't just take my word for it. Come in and try a class, see for yourself. Not only will you make and meet superior training goals here, you will exceed them!
Hands down the best martial arts school I have ever seen. Incredible instruction from Grandmaster Smith, a huge knowledge base developed over four decades of practice. Come in and check out a class.
This school is the best for both adults and children. The instructors put a lot of time into working with the kids and reinforcing confidence in them. There is something new everyday to learn while also getting a good work out.
New to taekwondo? Start at Smith Taekwondo Center
Smith Taekwondo Center 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 Smith Taekwondo Center
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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