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Summit Martial Arts
4.7 ★★★★★ 111 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Cold Spring, Kentucky
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
- 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 summitblackbelt.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (859) 488-1166
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 3–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 3–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The teachers are responsive and engaged and the other students have been so supportive and encouraging as my daughter has learned the skills and routines.”
“We look forward to continuing on our black belt journey.”
Other martial arts here
“My daughter Ava has been going to karate classes for about a year now and she has showed that she is learning new things and learning all about respect.”
What students say
“Master Hill is great at maintaining discipline without being overly harsh with the kids.”
“It is a welcoming, fun but disciplined academy where we have learned so much taekwondo and taken away so many other lessons.”
“The teachers are responsive and engaged and the other students have been so supportive and encouraging as my daughter has learned the skills and routines.”
“For parents/other adults, it's also a great workout!”
“My children have increased self-discipline, respect for self and others, and self-confidence!”
“Master Hill and the other instructors have done a fantastic job of reinforcing and building upon the core values we teach at home.”
From the reviews
My son has been attending Summit Martial Arts for the last 8 months. Starting at age 3.5 he was at times the youngest kid in class. I was worried at first given his age, but I’ve realized we started him at the perfect time.
My boys love Summit Martial Arts! Since they have been attending the academy, I have noticed my boys' behavior issues decreasing more and more. Master Hill is very encouraging to the students and makes the experience fun for all, including the parents.
We love Summit Martial Arts! Our whole family (Mom, Dad, and 10-year-old son) have been students here for the past 3 years. Master Hill is an excellent instructor, and works really well with students of any age.
We have been taking our almost five year old to Summit for over a month now and we can’t recommend it enough. They have an incredible approach with children and work very hard to keep them engaged even when the child is shy and nervous.
New to taekwondo? Start at Summit Martial Arts
Summit Martial Arts 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 Summit Martial Arts
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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