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Strike Force TaeKwon Do

4.9 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Cleveland, Ohio

Taekwondo school ITF Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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 →

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 strikeforcetkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (216) 417-8698

Hours

Monday 5–7:45 PM
Tuesday 5–7:45 PM
Wednesday 5–7:45 PM
Thursday 5:45–6:45 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 Strike Force TaeKwon Do, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 17 mentions

“My son and husband both are now black belts and both have benefited from the discipline and perseverance they've gained during their classes.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Very much needed self defense class.”

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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 Strike Force TaeKwon Do — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“Very much needed self defense class.”

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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 37 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 8 mentions

“This school is far more than a place to learn a beautiful discipline, to us if FAMILY!”

📘 strong forms & technique 2 mentions

“The intrusion was phenomenal and explained in great detail.”

🧒 strong kids program 5 mentions

“I love how passionate the teacher is and how patient he is my son.My son loves coming here and has learned so much.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“Good price amazing class the teachers are amazing Good teachers good practice is amazing everything is amazing there”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 9 mentions

“My son and husband both are now black belts and both have benefited from the discipline and perseverance they've gained during their classes.”

From the reviews

This school is far more than a place to learn a beautiful discipline, to us if FAMILY! A very inclusive school that not only the Instructors works well with special needs students also the rest of the community embraces each and everyone of them.

★★★★★ — Bemelyss, Nov 2019

I can't say enough good things about Oriental Sport Center! We walked into a new establishment 6 years ago just to "check it out" and we never left! What started out as a 3 day trial turned into 6+ years of fun, friendship, and family.

★★★★★ — Lisa, Nov 2019

I enrolled my 12 yr old grandson at the turn of the year and he is always excited to come to class. He is learning so fast and is eager to rise up in rank. Thank you Jose and all at OSC for all that your doing for him. 2 thumbs up 👍👍 to all the staff

★★★★★ — Juan, Jan 2020

Strike Force Tae-Kwon-Do is amazing! They are great with the kids, especially the little ones. I highly recommend this place! They teach the kids values and discipline.

★★★★★ — Michelle, Mar 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 37 reviews →

New to taekwondo? Start at Strike Force TaeKwon Do

Strike Force TaeKwon 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first taekwondo class at Strike Force TaeKwon 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.

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 Strike Force TaeKwon Do

6515 Bridge Ave, Cleveland, OH44102

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