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Taylor's Martial Arts Academy

4.9 ★★★★★ 177 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Kingsport, Tennessee

Taekwondo school Kids & teens

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  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 4–12) — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
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  • Website & schedule taylorsmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 423-946-3261

Hours

Monday 4–8:30 pm
Tuesday 4–8:30 pm
Wednesday 4–7:30 pm
Thursday 4–8:30 pm
Friday 4–8:30 pm
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 Taylor's Martial Arts Academy, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 27 mentions

“My wife and I have sat in on everyone of her classes and it’s amazing to see all of the kids becoming more confident young people.”

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🐲 Little Dragons

“My great-grandson absolutely loves his Little Ninja classes with Taylor’s Martial Arts Academy!”

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Teens

“My son is a teenager with autism who just lost his dad at the beginning of 2024.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“She has bloomed and continues to make significant strides in her focus, bravery, self-defense tactics, determination, & the especially noticeable self-confidence!”

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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 Taylor's Martial Arts Academy — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“She has bloomed and continues to make significant strides in her focus, bravery, self-defense tactics, determination, & the especially noticeable self-confidence!”

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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 177 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“From their very first class, the instructors made them feel genuinely welcome, supported, and motivated to push themselves.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 28 mentions

“Taylor’s Martial Arts is so much more than just a place to learn martial arts; it’s a community that inspires kids to be their very best selves.”

🧒 strong kids program 8 mentions

“Our daughter has become more confident and outgoing and her hand eye coordination has skyrocketed since she started her classes here.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 20 mentions

“She has bloomed and continues to make significant strides in her focus, bravery, self-defense tactics, determination, & the especially noticeable self-confidence!”

From the reviews

My son and I are absolutely in love with this place! We've only been here a short while, but the outpour of sophistication and professionalism they bestow upon each child is so heartfelt and you really feel like you're a part of a family!

★★★★★ — Marissa, Jun 2023

When I started my son in martial arts, I was hopeful it would make a positive impact. I didn’t realize just how positive it would be! He went from a child that was terrified of doing anything independently, to a child with so much more self-confidence. The values and life lessons they teach him are priceless.

★★★★★ — Amiee, Feb 2022

Taylor’s Martial Arts Academy is an amazing place! We are new to the area and I thought this would be a great way for my girls (twins age 9) to meet new friends in the area. This is a family-run operation and the Taylor’s do an excellent job of making the members feel like family as well.

★★★★★ — Heather, Apr 2021

Highly recommend Taylor’s Martial Arts to anyone and everyone. What a great family environment, we are so pleased and fortunate to have found them. Our daughter was a very quiet and shy girl, but in just the few months that she has started going here they have helped her blossom and grow into a strong, confident young…

★★★★★ — Brandi, Oct 2024

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Your first taekwondo class at Taylor's Martial Arts Academy

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 Taylor's Martial Arts Academy

1225 N Eastman Rd #110, Kingsport, TN37664

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