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Tama Martial Arts - Dayton Kettering Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 261 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Dayton, Ohio
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
- 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
- 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule tamamartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 937-254-7035
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has enjoyed his first experiences learning about karate and is very happy he joined the school.”
“The kids learn self defense, a variety of martial arts, and confidence as well as build life long friendships and mentoring from the teachers.”
Other martial arts here
“My son has enjoyed his first experiences learning about karate and is very happy he joined the school.”
“There are Instructors here like coach Chris (bjj)that is so kind and sensitive to these kids situations but still technical and encouraging.”
“The kids learn self defense, a variety of martial arts, and confidence as well as build life long friendships and mentoring from the teachers.”
What students say
“Master T does a great job explaining everything, and you will see improvement shen you stick with it.”
“Master T, his entire staff, and students were all super friendly and welcoming.”
“TAMA is a great school for building confidence discipline and a great workout this combined with the family feeling environment you cant get any where else”
“The staff is so thorough in explaining technique and form but more than that they are amazing with these kids.”
“TAMA is a great school for building confidence discipline and a great workout this combined with the family feeling environment you cant get any where else”
“Master Taningco and all of the instructors at TAMA have been very helpful on teaching and training my 12 year old son.”
From the reviews
Master T and his staff are amazing. We are extremely happy here with the wonderful life experience our son is learning and how confident he is becoming in himself. Tama has really changed my sons outlook and I cannot express my gratitude enough.
Tama is an incredible school! As a lifelong martial artist i immediately fell in love with the aesthetics of the school. I love all the different disciplines offered. It even has its own Grandmaster who visits and teaches many of the classes every day. My entire family attends classes together.
Master Taningco and all of the instructors at TAMA have been very helpful on teaching and training my 12 year old son. My son has enjoyed his first experiences learning about karate and is very happy he joined the school. A great place for both kids and adults.
Both our boys are in Muay Thai. Absolutely love the classes, instructors, and the family atmosphere. Everyone was very welcoming.
New to taekwondo? Start at Tama Martial Arts - Dayton Kettering Martial Arts
Tama Martial Arts - Dayton Kettering Martial Arts 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 Tama Martial Arts - Dayton Kettering 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.
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