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Soaring Eagle Tae Kwon Do
5 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Manchester, Pennsylvania
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 (ages 4–12) — 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 soaringeagletaekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 223-797-7095
Hours
| Monday | 6–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We pay much less for lessons here than anywhere else but my son says lessons are much better than any other dojo we have tried.”
“Tonight he is the only one who showed up for class and he is absolutely thrilled to have the one on one time with the instructors.”
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What students say
“Master Winter is a patient teacher who loves to share his love of taekwondo with others.”
“This school located in York County Pennsylvania is a God-send, and we highly recommend it for anyone looking to be a part of a thriving martial arts family!”
“I would highly recommend the investment in your child’s discipline and character development.”
“I've participated in National competition, and met like-minded Chung Do Kwan Association leaders and members.”
“Master Mike Winters is an incredible person with a huge heart and the passion to make a difference in the lives around him.”
“From this school, I have learned to persevere through difficulty, to have courage in the face of fear, to have confidence in every situation.”
From the reviews
I have studied at Soaring Eagle Tae Kwon Do for nine years now. It's been a positive experience, all around, both a spiritual and physical challenge, and a life-changing journey. It is a worthwhile commitment for any aspiring martial artist.
I have been attending this school for years now and have learned so much. At this school, they not only teach you Taekwondo, but also how to glorify God through your Taekwondo. From this school, I have learned to persevere through difficulty, to have courage in the face of fear, to have confidence in every situation.
I've been taking lessons under Master Winter for 6 years and it has been a great time in my life. I had reached a point in life where my body was showing signs of aging and just plain not working. I needed to do something. I started weight lifting and taking TKD at this school. My physical health is greatly improved.
I've trained with Master Winter for nearly 15 years. At the beginning, black belt was not a thought in my mind. His teaching, guidance, and encouragement helped me to achieve my current rank of 2nd Degree Black Belt and set a realistic, short-term goal of 3rd Degree!
New to taekwondo? Start at Soaring Eagle Tae Kwon Do
Soaring Eagle Tae Kwon Do 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 Soaring Eagle Tae Kwon Do
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.