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The Dojang Martial Arts & Fitness

5 ★★★★★ 158 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Trussville, Alabama

Taekwondo school Free trial Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

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

  • 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
  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule thedojanggroup.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 205-537-1115

Hours

Monday 3–8 pm
Tuesday 3–8 pm
Wednesday 3–8 pm
Thursday 3–8 pm
Friday Closed
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 The Dojang Martial Arts & Fitness, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 29 mentions

“Both instructors and assistants are incredibly patient and work wonderfully with all children, including those with special or additional needs.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“My kids are having so much fun learning martial arts, and I’m loving them learning self defense.”

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🎓 Belt Testing 9 mentions

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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 The Dojang Martial Arts & Fitness — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🎽 Karate 2 mentions

“Starting karate at Dojang has been the best experience!”

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🏟️ MMA

“Our son is not only learning MMA but is also learning valuable social skills and is finding his voice in a public setting.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“My kids are having so much fun learning martial arts, and I’m loving them learning self defense.”

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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 158 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 2 mentions

“Ms Kim is an amazing instructor and he love being here.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 3 mentions

“He’s doing amazing, very family oriented.”

🧒 strong kids program 7 mentions

“The Dojang has been incredible for my kids. I have seen a huge jump in their self confidence and discipline.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 11 mentions

“His classes are giving him strength and confidence which was exactly what I was hoping for.”

From the reviews

The instructors at Dojang are exceptional, taking the time to ensure every student receives individual attention. Both instructors and assistants are incredibly patient and work wonderfully with all children, including those with special or additional needs. The adult classes are equally impressive.

★★★★★ — Trezmun, Aug 2024

Excellent place to take your kids to learn self defense and self confidence. Amazing group of instructors love watching my girls get the interactions with different people as they learn a skill!

★★★★★ — Bryan, Dec 2025

My son is becoming more outgoing and loves his dojang team! So glad to have found a new family!!!

★★★★★ — Ashley, Apr 2025

Our two daughters, 5 and 6, train at The Dojang, and the growth we’ve seen in them has been incredible. The discipline they’ve developed at such a young age has translated far beyond the mat. They listen better. They carry themselves with more confidence. They take correction without melting down.

★★★★★ — Andrew, Mar 2026

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New to taekwondo? Start at The Dojang Martial Arts & Fitness

The Dojang Martial Arts & Fitness 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first taekwondo class at The Dojang Martial Arts & Fitness

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 The Dojang Martial Arts & Fitness

139 Railroad St Ste 2, Trussville, AL35173

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