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T.U.F. Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Winter Park, Florida

Taekwondo school ATA Free trial Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens

Style / system: ATA / Songahm — 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 →

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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule tuf-martialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 321-972-1414

Hours

Monday 3–9 pm
Tuesday 11 am–1 pm, 3–9 pm
Wednesday 3–9 pm
Thursday 11 am–1 pm, 3–9 pm
Friday 3–9 pm
Saturday 9 am–2 pm
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 T.U.F. Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 19 mentions

“🥋 From the moment we joined, we were welcomed into a close-knit community of incredible kids and families who genuinely support and look out for one another.”

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Teens 2 mentions

“They’re an incredible family full of passion, experience and patience to help children, teens and adult reach their potentials.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“They go beyond just teaching self-defense and building strength; they instill valuable life lessons like patience, listening skills, and the importance of supporting others.”

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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 T.U.F. Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“They go beyond just teaching self-defense and building strength; they instill valuable life lessons like patience, listening skills, and the importance of supporting others.”

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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 22 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 16 mentions

“They’re an incredible family full of passion, experience and patience to help children, teens and adult reach their potentials.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“My son is on the spectrum and absolutely loves going to these classes (even though he had no interest when younger) .”

certified & recognized school 3 mentions

“The instructors take traditional ATA Taekwondo seriously, and it shows in the respect, discipline, and ethics they instill in their students.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 11 mentions

“I have seen tremendous growth in my 3-year-old son’s focus on tasks, listening, following directions, and overall behavior at school and home.”

From the reviews

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five stars for T.U.F Martial Arts! Our 4-year-old daughter has been training here for six months and absolutely loves it. The Umphreys are an amazing family who wholeheartedly support every student.

★★★★★ — Eric, Feb 2025

Looking for the BEST martial arts studio in Orlando? Let me tell you about this amazing, family-owned gem that has completely transformed our lives... T.U.F. Martial Arts!

★★★★★ — Joann, Dec 2024

My son joined T.U.F. Martial Arts in Winter Park 5 months ago and I couldn't be happier with our experience. The instructors are exceptionally knowledgeable and patient, providing personalized attention to each student.

★★★★★ — Njn, May 2024

Trust and believe your child will gain the discipline and technique by being trained by the Umphreys. They’re an incredible family full of passion, experience and patience to help children, teens and adult reach their potentials.

★★★★★ — William, Nov 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 22 reviews →

New to taekwondo? Start at T.U.F. Martial Arts

T.U.F. 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first taekwondo class at T.U.F. 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 T.U.F. Martial Arts

4020 N Goldenrod Rd, Winter Park, FL32792

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