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Sun Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 158 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Concord, North Carolina

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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 4–13) — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
  • Women's classes dedicated women's taekwondo classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Poomsae & forms forms (poomsae) practice — the patterns at the heart of taekwondo and your belt testing
  • Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule smaconcord.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (704) 743-8317

Hours

Monday 12–9 PM
Tuesday 12–9 PM
Wednesday 12–9 PM
Thursday 12–9 PM
Friday 12–9 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 Sun Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 27 mentions

“My children, one boy age 9, one girl age 11, were hesitant to try this, but were looking for a place to encourage physical activity, self-confidence, and focus.”

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🐲 Little Dragons 3 mentions

“We have one in the Little Dragons, and two in the Leadership group (both of which were previously in the Little Dragons), and all three absolutely love it.”

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🌀 Poomsae & Forms

“They also incorporate staff and stick work, along with occasional forms training, which adds some variety to the curriculum.”

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👤 Private Lessons 3 mentions

“Master Dragon took him aside and worked with him briefly one on one and when he came back to the group he was calm and ready to participate.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“They spend a lot of time teaching self defense to prepare students to react quickly if they were ever in a situation where it was needed.”

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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 Sun Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🎽 Karate

“We have had our daughter in karate for almost 2 years now.”

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🤼 Jiu-Jitsu

“There is very little ground grappling, so if Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or grappling-based training is your priority, this probably isn’t the right fit.”

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🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“They spend a lot of time teaching self defense to prepare students to react quickly if they were ever in a situation where it was needed.”

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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 158 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 5 mentions

“My son takes private lessons with Master Dragon. He’s been absolutely amazing with teaching my son skills he can use in martial arts, but also in life.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 10 mentions

“When a problem arises, they always think it through and find an answer that works for both them and the family.”

📘 strong forms & technique 3 mentions

“They also incorporate staff and stick work, along with occasional forms training, which adds some variety to the curriculum.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“In just two and a half months, I’ve seen incredible growth in my daughter. She has become more determined, focused, and disciplined.”

certified & recognized school 10 mentions

“Dragon and Master Hawk will definitely make you feel like family.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 28 mentions

“My children, one boy age 9, one girl age 11, were hesitant to try this, but were looking for a place to encourage physical activity, self-confidence, and focus.”

From the reviews

Master Hawk and Master Dragon are amazing instructors. Our son was kind of shy and reserved before beginning the little dragons class. When he first started classes he would sometimes throw tantrums and acted as though he didn't want to come.

★★★★★ — Chase, Dec 2023

My son absolutely loves it here. The father/son instructors are no nonsense but nurturing. They focus on the kids being self-sufficient and confident.

★★★★★ — Kirsten, Jul 2021

My children, one boy age 9, one girl age 11, were hesitant to try this, but were looking for a place to encourage physical activity, self-confidence, and focus. We have now been enrolled for a year and do not plan on stopping. My kids are showing more self-confidence, plus their strength and coordination has increased.

★★★★★ — Jess, Mar 2024

We have had our daughter in karate for almost 2 years now. The first year or so we were at a different school and while it was good it doesn't match the energy and dedication that sun Martial arts has brought to the lessons. Every lesson is very fast paced, focused and with little down time.

★★★★★ — James, Aug 2024

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Your first taekwondo class at Sun 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.

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 Sun Martial Arts

4450 Raceway Dr SW Ste 4450, Concord, NC28027

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