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Taiga Taekwondo
4.2 ★★★★☆ 10 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Arnold, Missouri
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
- Membership memberships run around $90/mo — many schools also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-student rates
- 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
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule taigatkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (636) 282-2110
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 4–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been a student with Taiga Tae Kwon Do for over 10 years.”
“Now that he's made his way up to the top bel stripe for the 4 to 6 year olds, he gets to participate in Wednesday sparring classes as well (no extra cost).”
“Now that he's made his way up to the top bel stripe for the 4 to 6 year olds, he gets to participate in Wednesday sparring classes as well (no extra cost).”
What students say
“Master Becky and Master George are the best!”
From the reviews
As parents, my wife and I have been taking our now 5 year old twice a week for ~1 year and he still looks forward to attending every class he can. Now that he's made his way up to the top bel stripe for the 4 to 6 year olds, he gets to participate in Wednesday sparring classes as well (no extra cost).
My son has been a student with Taiga Tae Kwon Do for over 10 years. He has learned so much there about setting goals, earning what you get, importance of education, physical and mental health, and much more. Master Becky and Master George are the best! I would highly recommend Taiga to anyone!
New to taekwondo? Start at Taiga Taekwondo
Taiga Taekwondo 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 Taiga 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.
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🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site