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St. Louis Tae Kwon Do Academy

5 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Fenton, Missouri

Taekwondo school ITF Free trial Affiliated Kids & teens Sparring

Style / system: ITF (Traditional) — based on the school's own site and student reviews. Taekwondo systems (Olympic/World Taekwondo, ITF, and ATA/Songahm) differ in forms, sparring rules, and tournaments; if lineage matters to you, confirm it with the school. ATA vs WT vs ITF, explained →

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
  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 6) — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
  • Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule stltkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 636-343-0067

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 5:30–7 pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 5:30–7 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
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 St. Louis Tae Kwon Do Academy, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“If you want to learn martial arts and self defense, get in shape, and have some fun, but also become part of a family, there’s no better place.”

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🧒 Kids Taekwondo

“All the instructors are knowledgeable, friendly, skilled, and patient - especially with the kids.”

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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 St. Louis Tae Kwon Do Academy — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“If you want to learn martial arts and self defense, get in shape, and have some fun, but also become part of a family, there’s no better place.”

Other schools that also teach self-defense →

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 7 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 3 mentions

“Top quality martial arts training from great instructors at an affordable price.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 6 mentions

“I had the pleasure of training with GrandMaster Jameson and Master Valdez for several years - this is, in my humble opinion, one of the best martial arts schools in the area.”

📘 strong forms & technique 3 mentions
certified & recognized school 2 mentions

“I had the pleasure of training with GrandMaster Jameson and Master Valdez for several years - this is, in my humble opinion, one of the best martial arts schools in the area.”

From the reviews

I had the pleasure of training with GrandMaster Jameson and Master Valdez for several years - this is, in my humble opinion, one of the best martial arts schools in the area. Everyone I know who trained here refers to it as their “TKD family” - and that’s exactly how it feels.

★★★★★ — Jay, Jan 2023

If you want to learn martial arts and self defense, get in shape, and have some fun, but also become part of a family, there’s no better place. Incredible instructors at an incredible price. Without a doubt, this is the best martial arts school in the area.

★★★★★ — Cory, Jan 2023

Absolutely amazing place to train at. Instructors are great and will welcome you into the family with open arms. By far the best school in St Louis to learn self defense, exercise, and build lifetime friendships.

★★★★★ — Emily, Jan 2023

Top quality martial arts training from great instructors at an affordable price. Awesome family atmosphere!

★★★★★ — Matt, Jan 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 7 reviews →

Your first taekwondo class at St. Louis Tae Kwon Do Academy

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 St. Louis Tae Kwon Do Academy

990 Horan Dr, Fenton, MO63026

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