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Tersak's Family Martial Arts Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 214 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Jacksonville, Florida
Plan your first class
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 2–17) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule tersaksmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (904) 262-8200
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 3:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 3:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 3:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Quality of instruction, teacher to student ratio (routinely at least 1 coach per 5 children), and communication is just top of what I’d ever expected.”
Other martial arts here
“We have been attending Tersak Karate Place for a little over two years, and it has been an incredible experience for my two boys.”
What students say
“From the private mini lesson on our very first day to get my boys nerves settled to the dedicated instructor’s everything has been amazing.”
“From the private mini lesson on our very first day to get my boys nerves settled to the dedicated instructor’s everything has been amazing.”
“They are committed on creating a family environment and make the kids feel special, with an individualized approach rare to see in business/school environment.”
“If you wish to see your child’s confidence grow as well as their listening and physical skills then the investment will be pay off in dividends for you and them.”
“If you wish to see your child’s confidence grow as well as their listening and physical skills then the investment will be pay off in dividends for you and them.”
From the reviews
Great experience for kids of all ages! My son is learning martial arts but also respect, life skills, nutrition, confidence, and responsibility. Each class finishes with a few minutes where instructors speak on different topics from healthy eating, bullying, attitude, responsibility, etc.
For child instruction they just do things better. Quality of instruction, teacher to student ratio (routinely at least 1 coach per 5 children), and communication is just top of what I’d ever expected. Every coach knows every child’s name.
Really incredible people and facility! We tried our first class for free (which one of the staff members arranged for us!), received a personalized video prior to our child’s first day to explain expectations, tell us who to check in with, etc, and even received a courtesy call from the facility when we missed a…
We’ve been at TFMAA for 3 years, from Flying tigers to Green belt and there is nothing that compares to this program. Extremely engaging for all ages, and most importantly you don’t have to just punch air for 3 years before you get to spar.
New to taekwondo? Start at Tersak's Family Martial Arts Academy
Tersak's Family Martial Arts Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly school, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 Tersak's Family 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.
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