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Taekwondo University
4.3 ★★★★☆ 35 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Olive Branch, Mississippi
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 (ages 4–12) — 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule tkduniv.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 901-794-1800
Hours
| Monday | 1–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 1–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 1–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They are establishing great habits for a successful life for kids as well as adults.”
What students say
“Now he's 12 and well on his way to becoming a 1st degree blackbelt and we're still at Taekwando University.”
“This place taught my Daughter not only how to defend herself if needed it also taught her confidence, determination, dedication and how to respect authority.”
From the reviews
By far the greatest.. my son has gained more self esteem ...self respect ...respect of others and has shown a huge change in his school work... my 6 year old is always caring respectful and sweet... to him self and others ..loves to learn ...
My son started here at 9 years old. Now he's 12 and well on his way to becoming a 1st degree blackbelt and we're still at Taekwando University. It is truly a life changing experience.
I must say my Daughter has been attending Taekwondo University for over 8 years. Mr Brumley, Mrs Brumley, Jorge and Ashley are some amazing people. This place taught my Daughter not only how to defend herself if needed it also taught her confidence, determination, dedication and how to respect authority.
My 4 and 6 year old absolutely love Taekwondo University. My 6 year old started the after school program in Kindergarten when he was 4. He has learned more respect and the discipline that comes along with Taekwondo. He's currently 3 belts away from his Little Warrior Black Belt.
New to taekwondo? Start at Taekwondo University
Taekwondo University 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 Taekwondo University
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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