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Taeguk Taekwondo

4.8 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

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
  • 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
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  • Website & schedule lancastermartialartstkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 717-572-4390

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 4:30–8:30 pm
Wednesday 4:30–7:30 pm
Thursday 4:30–8:30 pm
Friday 5:30–7:30 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 Taeguk Taekwondo, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 22 mentions

“My son began training at this studio about three years ago, and in that time, I've seen incredible growth in his self-confidence, focus, and overall development.”

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💪 Women's Classes

“I took a women’s self defense class and I will always remember the moves and tips to stay safe.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“They had expectations and gave each student individual one on one time.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“I took a women’s self defense class and I will always remember the moves and tips to stay safe.”

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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 Taeguk Taekwondo — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“I took a women’s self defense class and I will always remember the moves and tips to stay safe.”

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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 34 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 6 mentions

“Master Hayes has done a great job with the covid restrictions and has modified his lessons to accomodate for this.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“We have been going to Taeguk Taekwondo for three months and my child is excited about every single class just as much as if she was going there for the first time.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 10 mentions

“Master Hayes is a true pillar of the community, shaping future generations not just in Tae Kwon Do, but in life skills and values that will serve them for years to come”

📘 strong forms & technique 3 mentions

“This dojan is a a special place where students are cared about and taught correct techniques that will help them throughout their life.”

🧒 strong kids program 5 mentions

“Our son loved watching and joining in a class during a preview, and he is really looking forward to the 3 week trial.”

certified & recognized school 14 mentions

“When he started, he was shy and fearful of public speaking, but through the unwavering support of Master Hayes and Mrs.”

From the reviews

I rarely leave reviews, but sometimes when the place is exceptional, I take time to review so that other people can benefit from my reviews. My child is overweight and for many years we struggled to find a place that my child would be accepted, would love to be physically active, and would strive to be better person…

★★★★★ — Nasiba, Dec 2023

Went for the first time yesterday with a client of mine who was interested. My client has IDD and i must say....... what an awesome experience for both him and I .. John (the instructor) and his wife were made aware of my client and they treated him with the upmost respect! They were welcoming and friendly.

★★★★★ — Ivan, Oct 2021

Master Hayes is amazing. Discipline, self control, structured class by age. His respect towards every single parent/grandparent is greatly appreciated. Kids don't just train here. They become a better person in many aspects of life.

★★★★★ — Jennifer, Feb 2020

This school is awesome. Master Hayes and Mrs. Hayes give their all. Love the traditional values taught here. The price is right. This kind of place is hard to find these days and so pleased we found them.

★★★★★ — Ralph, Jun 2021

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New to taekwondo? Start at Taeguk Taekwondo

Taeguk Taekwondo 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first taekwondo class at Taeguk Taekwondo

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 Taeguk Taekwondo

1980 B, 1980 Old Philadelphia Pike A, Lancaster, PA17602

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