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Taekwondo Louisville

5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Shepherdsville, Kentucky

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome

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  • 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
  • Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
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  • Website & schedule tkdlouisville.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 502-644-5045

Hours

Monday 6–8 pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and tournaments — worth a quick check before a special trip.

Other martial arts here

Taekwondo schools are often multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Taekwondo Louisville — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

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 3 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“This is the martial arts institute where we learn how to defend ourselves and acquire the discipline to advance in the martial art of Taekwondo.”

From the reviews

This is the martial arts institute where we learn how to defend ourselves and acquire the discipline to advance in the martial art of Taekwondo. The chief instructor is great, and he cares about the development of all his students.

★★★★★ — Bobby, May 2025

Matt is passionate and serious about Taekwondo! You or family would be in very good and professional hands here!

★★★★★ — John, May 2025

I know this place and the people who run it and wow you are in for a treat for the best ever! I highly recommend this place.

★★★★★ — Victor, Apr 2025

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New to taekwondo? Start at Taekwondo Louisville

Taekwondo Louisville 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.

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Your first taekwondo class at Taekwondo Louisville

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 Taekwondo Louisville

Hebron Presbyterian Activities Building, 4765 N Preston Hwy, Shepherdsville, KY40165

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