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Soyokaze Dojo, LLC
5 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Madison, Wisconsin
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
- 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule soyokazedojo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (608) 228-5221
Hours
| Monday | 6–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 2–5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Dojo itself is clean and organized and supports 1-on-1 techniques, movements like rolls, and weapons training.”
“Excellent and effective self-defense training: movement, strikes, throws, perception, body positioning, mental.”
Other martial arts here
“Excellent and effective self-defense training: movement, strikes, throws, perception, body positioning, mental.”
What students say
“It didn’t take me a second to feel comfortable enough to embrace learning with an open heart, thanks to Brandt Sensei, Senpai, and the warm, welcoming atmosphere.”
“It didn’t take me a second to feel comfortable enough to embrace learning with an open heart, thanks to Brandt Sensei, Senpai, and the warm, welcoming atmosphere.”
“The merging of practicality as well as the understanding of tradition and where the arts come from really help form a solid understanding of the techniques and why they work.”
“There are no tournaments and no trophies.”
“You’re part of a system with a genuine grandmaster in Japan whose lineage can be traced back centuries.”
“As someone who was born and raised in Japan, I had never experienced anything this respectful and authentic here in the States.”
From the reviews
I knew I wanted to join Soyokaze Dojo immediately after my trial class. My only regret is not having started my training here years ago! Sensei and the upperclassmen are genuinely invested in helping new students learn this art.
This dojo doesn't just teach martial arts, it teaches manners, tradition, and history. It is true to the art and has a long lineage. This art challenges the body and the mind as the techniques are intricate and detailed.
I’ve been training with Brandt Sensei for more than a decade. This is a marvelous school to train with. It’s real in a way that very few martial arts are. You’re part of a system with a genuine grandmaster in Japan whose lineage can be traced back centuries.
Soyokaze Dojo is hands down one of the best martial arts schools in Madison! I've trained in martial arts for over 20 years and this has been the only school that truly has it all: techniques, history, compassion, and fun!
New to taekwondo? Start at Soyokaze Dojo, LLC
Soyokaze Dojo, LLC 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 Soyokaze Dojo, LLC
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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