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Sorce Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 154 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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 sorcemartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (414) 755-9068

Hours

Monday 4–9 PM
Tuesday 5–9 PM
Wednesday 4–9 PM
Thursday 4–9 PM
Friday 5–6:30 PM
Saturday 9 AM–1 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and tournaments — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Taekwondo classes on the schedule at Sorce Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 39 mentions

“Their team of dedicated instructors are knowledgeable, work well with children and adults of all ages, and are respectful and courteous.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“The curriculum focuses not only on self defense but also respect and responsibility inside and outside of class.”

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Other martial arts here

Taekwondo schools are often multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Sorce Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“The curriculum focuses not only on self defense but also respect and responsibility inside and outside of class.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the school's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want hapkido, karate, or judo alongside your taekwondo, confirm the current schedule with the school.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 154 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Their team of dedicated instructors are knowledgeable, work well with children and adults of all ages, and are respectful and courteous.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 9 mentions

“If you live in the area or an hour away like my family, are are interested in learning martial arts at a good pace, Sorce Martial Arts is the place for you.”

📘 strong forms & technique 2 mentions

“I can see his confidence growing as he pushes himself to learn his forms.”

🧒 strong kids program 9 mentions

“I highly recommend his school if you are looking for a place for your children to learn discipline, listening skills, and respect.”

competition & tournament success 2 mentions

“Both of our children did their first tournament in April after only a few short months.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“Sorce was offering a great deal for a 30 day trial so I signed her up.”

From the reviews

Mr. Sorce is a real professional with a awesome team of instructors who are all very good at what they do! The entire staff is courteous and professional. The original traditions of martial arts are all in play here. Honor, respect, discipline and knowledge.

★★★★★ — Robert, Mar 2022

The instructors are absolutely hilarious! They have a great time with the students and make it entertaining for the parents. The gym pretty much sparkles, it is so clean and well taken care of. Plus it is quite the workout for the little ones! They really stand by what they mean and work towards.

★★★★★ — Anonymous, Mar 2021

Sorce Martial Arts is a wonderful place for families, as well as individuals, to train. Their team of dedicated instructors are knowledgeable, work well with children and adults of all ages, and are respectful and courteous.

★★★★★ — Emily, Jan 2018

Sorce martial arts has offered a great experience for my son and our family. I as a parent share the belief system they are teaching the students, and I appreciate the positive atmosphere. The staff, including Mr. Sorce, make a point of learning the students’ names and encouraging greatness in the kids.

★★★★★ — Samantha, Nov 2017

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New to taekwondo? Start at Sorce Martial Arts

Sorce Martial Arts 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first taekwondo class at Sorce Martial Arts

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.

Taekwondo is a martial art and a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Sorce Martial Arts

926 Milwaukee Ave, South Milwaukee, WI53172

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