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Springer's Tae Kwon-Do
5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Dubuque, Iowa
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
- Phone (563) 582-1400
The classes they run
“This is a great place for adults and kids alike, and I have great memories there.”
“They offer beginner classes as well as advanced classes for adults.”
What students say
“Your first few classes are free and Master Springer is amazing to deal with.”
“Been going for several months with my son who is 8. We both love it as it's challenging and they teach respect, discipline, and many forms and ways to defend yourself.”
“Master Springer and all the black belt teachers sincerely care about all their students and are so patient yet stern to being a quality experience to everybody.”
“We both love it as it's challenging and they teach respect, discipline, and many forms and ways to defend yourself.”
From the reviews
We made the switch to Springer after a previous bad experience at another dojo. Springer is hands down, the best place for your child to be! The instruction, discipline and respect taught is top tier. Grandmaster is such a kind and wonderful person.
Been going for several months with my son who is 8. We both love it as it's challenging and they teach respect, discipline, and many forms and ways to defend yourself. The kajukenpo is so much fun and opportunities to break boards to help with the kids' belief is awesome.
I attended Springer's in elementary school and it was an incredible experience. They offer beginner classes as well as advanced classes for adults. They have a focus on honor and discipline as well as tae-kwon-do. This is a great place for adults and kids alike, and I have great memories there.
New to taekwondo? Start at Springer's Tae Kwon-Do
Springer's Tae Kwon-Do 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 Springer's 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.