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Sun Soo Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 307 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Asheville, North Carolina
Affiliated school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized taekwondo organization or franchise (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon certification, World Taekwondo, or ITF). If credentials matter to you, ask which association the school belongs to and where the head instructor earned their black-belt (dan) rank and certification.
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
- 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
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- Website & schedule martialartsasheville.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 828-505-4309
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7:45 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“As a parent of two children that have participated in Sun Soo classes, afterschool, camps, and parents night out; I cannot express my gratitude enough for this community of people.”
“The kids also like Sun Soo A LOT and I much prefer listening to my pre-teen chatter on about class rather than gnaw my ear off about Minecraft.”
“The low student-to-instructor ratio means that our daughter is called by name and regularly given one-on-one instruction even in bigger classes (and she is not the exception).”
“I am hoping to be able to take classes myself so I can learn how to protect myself and build strength.”
“This past weekend she passed her first testing from white belt to white/yellow stripe.”
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What students say
“The environment is positive, welcoming, and encouraging for students of all ages and skill levels.”
“As a parent of two children that have participated in Sun Soo classes, afterschool, camps, and parents night out; I cannot express my gratitude enough for this community of people.”
“I love being able to train alongside my children and grow together through the discipline and challenge of each class.”
“During our introductory meeting, Grandmaster Morris presented a compelling vision of character formation for our 8 year old that hooked us immediately.”
“The instructors and staff do an incredible job of not only teaching martial arts but also instilling strong character, discipline, and confidence in their students.”
From the reviews
Sun Soo Martial Arts has been an incredible experience for our family. The community is welcoming, supportive, and truly feels like home. I love being able to train alongside my children and grow together through the discipline and challenge of each class.
My daughter joined Sun Soo as a mighty tiger. She wasn't the strongest in her class by any stretch, so eventually we pulled her out. But years later she begged us to come back and keep going. So we pulled the money together and got her back in it about 5 months ago.
We have been part of the Asheville Sun Soo family for seven months, with my 8 year old joining first, and my 7 year old joining a couple of months ago. When we first toured, I was a bit skeptical of the large class sizes, but have been consistently impressed with Sun Soo's ability to individualize and keep eyes on…
Our son has been attending both the afterschool program and Tae Kwon Do classes at Sun Soo Martial Arts, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the experience. The instructors and staff do an incredible job of not only teaching martial arts but also instilling strong character, discipline, and confidence in their…
New to taekwondo? Start at Sun Soo Martial Arts
Sun Soo Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. 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 Sun Soo 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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