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Star City Taekwondo
4.9 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Roanoke, Virginia
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule starcitytkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (540) 632-0303
Hours
| Monday | 4:15–7:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:15–8:15 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 4:45–7 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has grown so much, gained so much confidence and discipline throughout the past two years of instruction.”
“Great place to start and learn for young kids about self defense.”
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“Great place to start and learn for young kids about self defense.”
What students say
“Mr and Mrs Starnes are amazing instructors and my son has learned so much.”
“Even though we have an option closer to our home, we chose to stay with Sarah and Cameron at Star City TKD because of the friendly and non-intimidating learning environment.”
“Even though we have an option closer to our home, we chose to stay with Sarah and Cameron at Star City TKD because of the friendly and non-intimidating learning environment.”
“Star City Taekwondo has been a positive experience for our son. He has learned respect, discipline, and has built confidence.”
“My son has grown so much, gained so much confidence and discipline throughout the past two years of instruction.”
From the reviews
Fun environment and they work great with each student in class no matter how big the class is. They are very focused on teaching there students. If you wanna have fun and learn taekwondo this is the place to be.
Love it! My son and I signed up on a whim and I’m really glad we did. Cameron and Sarah are very kid friendly, but also have the knowledge and skill to train adults! It’s a non-intimidating environment, and such a perfect way to introduce yourself to combat sports and martial arts.
We have absolutely love being a part of the Star City TKD family! The classes are great, the instructors are engaging and helpful. No contracts and it’s affordable for families with multiple kids. We have 3 in class.
I started bringing my son here about 6 months ago and now I'm training with him. We love coming here! The instructors work very well with the children, as well as the adults. Also very helpful if you have questions or need help with something. Family friendly environment. Great place to learn taekwondo!
New to taekwondo? Start at Star City Taekwondo
Star City Taekwondo 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 Star City 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 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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