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The Academy of Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 90 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Hollywood, Florida
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule aomacoopercity.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (954) 447-7010
Hours
| Monday | 3:15–8:15 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:45–9:45 AM, 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:15–8:45 PM |
| Thursday | 8:45–9:45 AM, 4–8:45 PM |
| Friday | 3:15–7:15 PM |
| Saturday | 8:45 AM–1:45 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The sensei and senpai do an amazing job with the kids and are super helpful with the parents and anything we might need to help with our kids goals and development.”
“My son, age 5, has been going for 2-3 months now and he absolutely loves it.”
“Sensi and the school have helped instill confidence, dedication, physical fitness, responsibility in life and school and - of course - self defense.”
Other martial arts here
“We visited a few other karate schools prior and you could just feel the difference as soon as you walked in and talked to the instructors.”
“My wife and I attend to their kickboxing class and we are happy with the results.”
“Sensi and the school have helped instill confidence, dedication, physical fitness, responsibility in life and school and - of course - self defense.”
What students say
“They are very family and community oriented and host parent nights out and fun family activities.”
“My kids love the “parents nights out” that are organized once a month, since they have games, movies and pizza party.”
“Sensi and the school have helped instill confidence, dedication, physical fitness, responsibility in life and school and - of course - self defense.”
From the reviews
LOVE the school so much. My son, age 5, has been going for 2-3 months now and he absolutely loves it. We visited a few other karate schools prior and you could just feel the difference as soon as you walked in and talked to the instructors.
We have two kids age 8 and 6. Both started at AOMA when they were 3. and still go there twice a week. Cynthia and Chis are amazing with kids. Aside from martial arts, they learn discipline and respect. They do summer camp that my kids went to for the past 3 years, as well as winter and spring camps.
My kids have been attending for close to a year and I can’t say enough about them! They teach character skills as well as martial arts and the instructors are excellent. There are studios out there that aren’t developmentally appropriate for kids but this one is great.
I have been lucky enough to be a part of the family of AOMA for 4 years now. My children, now 13 and 10, have learned life skills through classes, camp and family activities associated with the Academy.
New to taekwondo? Start at The Academy of Martial Arts
The Academy of 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 The Academy of 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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