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Taekwondo Works: Aesir Mixed Martial Arts

4.8 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Mechanicsville, Virginia

Taekwondo school Olympic / WT Free trial Kids & teens Sparring

Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo — 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 →

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 4–5) — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
  • Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
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  • Website & schedule tkdworks.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (804) 559-6786

Hours

Monday 5–8:30 PM
Tuesday 5–8:30 PM
Wednesday 5–8:30 PM
Thursday 11:15 AM–7:30 PM
Friday Closed
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 Taekwondo Works: Aesir Mixed Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 22 mentions

“You can see it's all about helping the kids grow and become more disciplined people, all while getting in shape and learning a great martial art.”

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🥇 Olympic Sparring

“He’s also been competing in Olympic style sparring here for about 5 years now.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“If you’re trying to get back into shape, trying to learn self defense, or a new outlet for all that energy, then this is the place for you!”

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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 Taekwondo Works: Aesir Mixed Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“If you’re trying to get back into shape, trying to learn self defense, or a new outlet for all that energy, then this is the place for you!”

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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 3 mentions

“This privately owned, family run business has patient, knowledgeable and caring staff that will help you achieve your goals while having fun.”

great workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“Build up a sweat as you build your confidence.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“Affordable and convenient location.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 3 mentions

“You can see it's all about helping the kids grow and become more disciplined people, all while getting in shape and learning a great martial art.”

From the reviews

Great, experienced instructors. Craig, David, Alexis, and Chris are all great. Nice, family run establishment. Very, reasonably priced. It costs me $40 less per month then our previous martial arts studio. My 7 yr old has 8 pack abs, I accredit it to the workout he gets at taekwondo works! :)

★★★★★ — Brandi, Mar 2018

If you’re trying to get back into shape, trying to learn self defense, or a new outlet for all that energy, then this is the place for you! I tried a free adult class at taekwondo works one night, and that was all it took. I was hooked. Everyone is so kind, helpful, encouraging and empowering.

★★★★★ — Erin, Dec 2019

Taekwondo Works has been such an amazing experience for my son. He loves going, has grown more confident in so many different areas of life and it's been incredible to watch him learn, grow, and flourish. Craig, David, and Chris have been kind and patient with him and he looks forward to his classes each week.

★★★★★ — Donna, Aug 2019

Taekwondo Works is a great martial arts school. My son started out with traditional taekwondo quite a few years ago. He spent a couple years in the after school program as well. He’s also been competing in Olympic style sparring here for about 5 years now. He loves it!

★★★★★ — Andrew, Aug 2019

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Your first taekwondo class at Taekwondo Works: Aesir Mixed 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 Taekwondo Works: Aesir Mixed Martial Arts

7223 Stonewall Pkwy, Mechanicsville, VA23111

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