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Stephen Strouss TaeKwonDo Knoxville

5 ★★★★★ 186 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Knoxville, Tennessee

Taekwondo school Free trial Kids & teens

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 4–6) — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
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  • Website & schedule sstaekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (865) 240-1698

Hours

Monday 10 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–8 PM
Thursday 10 AM–8 PM
Friday 10 AM–8 PM
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 Stephen Strouss TaeKwonDo Knoxville, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 19 mentions

“When we started looking into a form of martial arts for my son, Stephen Strouss came highly recommended from multiple families and friends.”

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Teens

“My daughter enjoyed the variety of the teen classes with both the workout style classes on Tues/Thursday and the more structured classes as well.”

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🎓 Belt Testing 3 mentions

“He will be doing his first belt testing this weekend, and he's so excited about it that he wants to go to lessons every night this week.”

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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 Stephen Strouss TaeKwonDo Knoxville — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

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 186 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 12 mentions

“She was not athletic but the teachers and mentors at SSTK were very welcoming and took her under their wings.”

📘 strong forms & technique 2 mentions

“When we started looking into a form of martial arts for my son, Stephen Strouss came highly recommended from multiple families and friends.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“My son loves going to classes, he’s learning quickly, and I am so proud of the progress they’re helping him make.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 17 mentions

“My girls look forward to every class—they get great exercise and are learning discipline, respect, and confidence.”

From the reviews

I read alot of reviews about this place and decided it was the best place for my daughter to learn and train for taekwondo. After just a few weeks, I know with 100% certainly this is the right place. Stephen is very attentive and knowledgeable. He breaks down the kicks and technique to my kid who is just starting out.

★★★★★ — Rob, Jun 2023

My daughter loves attending taekwondo classes with Mr. Strouss and team! She immediately felt welcomed and encouraged the night we did our first trial class and left with excitement to return. We tried other local martial arts studios and my daughter never ranked up and their locations and times were inconvenient.

★★★★★ — April, Apr 2024

My thirteen-year-old was having a lot of social issues at school and has severe ADHD and has always struggled with learning physical skills, so I hoped starting TaeKwonDo would help him and give him more confidence.

★★★★★ — Tanya, Mar 2025

had been looking for an activity for my 6 year old daughter and that would keep her engaged and active. After a friend recommended Stephen Strouss, we were excited to give it a try. After 2 months, my daughter is still excited to go to every class and practice what she’s learned at home.

★★★★★ — Jennifer, Dec 2024

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Your first taekwondo class at Stephen Strouss TaeKwonDo Knoxville

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 Stephen Strouss TaeKwonDo Knoxville

1505 Downtown W Blvd, Knoxville, TN37919

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