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St Johns Taekwondo
5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Jacksonville, Florida
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
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Hours
| Monday | 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter cried the whole way to her first lesson, but Master Gaines has been so kind and patient with her she has gained so much confidence and loves going now!”
“All new students ages 5 and up will receive a complementary week free.”
“They are learning more than Martial Arts and self-defense.”
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“They are learning more than Martial Arts and self-defense.”
What students say
“My daughter cried the whole way to her first lesson, but Master Gaines has been so kind and patient with her she has gained so much confidence and loves going now!”
“My daughter cried the whole way to her first lesson, but Master Gaines has been so kind and patient with her she has gained so much confidence and loves going now!”
“My daughter cried the whole way to her first lesson, but Master Gaines has been so kind and patient with her she has gained so much confidence and loves going now!”
From the reviews
We made an excellent decision, when we signed up our son at St. John's Taekwondo. Master Gaines has a great balanced way to teach the kids between discipline and fun. They are learning more than Martial Arts and self-defense. They are learning about respect, discipline, commitment and building up better self-esteem.
My daughter cried the whole way to her first lesson, but Master Gaines has been so kind and patient with her she has gained so much confidence and loves going now! Master Gaines is wonderful with the kids and knows when they need a gentle push.
I was struggling to find a good Taekwondo school - the one that teaches Taekwondo with proper focus on students rather than flattering kids and parents only to make sure that the business keeps rolling. Master Gaines is really good and is thorough with his job and ambition - to teach Taekwondo.
This organization has exceeded our expectations! Our son has been involved for over 4 years and has not lost his interest in the slightest. He is thriving under Master Gaines leadership! We tried out 4 other programs before finding St. Johns Taekwondo and there is absolutely no comparison!
Your first taekwondo class at St Johns Taekwondo
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. 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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