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Total Martial Arts & Fitness
4.8 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in North Port, Florida
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo · Kukkiwon-certified — based on the school's own site and student reviews. Taekwondo systems (Olympic/World Taekwondo, ITF, and ATA/Songahm) differ in forms, sparring rules, and tournaments; if lineage matters to you, confirm it with the school. ATA vs WT vs ITF, explained →
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
- Poomsae & forms forms (poomsae) practice — the patterns at the heart of taekwondo and your belt testing
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule totalmaf.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 941-426-7484
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:45–8:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 3:45–7:45 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–7:45 pm |
| Saturday | 9–10:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My sons focus and confidence has improved and it shows not only at the dojang, but at home and school as well, we have seen an improvement in all around behavior.”
“Your classes are very engaging and are very helpful for the real world they are very fun and exiting and you teach very well.”
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What students say
“Just started a few months back and am really enjoying it, Great instructor who works with you, and he’s very understanding somethings I can’t do due to issues from a car accident.”
“Our Kukkiwon Grand Master, Kwonjangnim, has a wealth of knowledge and experience working with all ages and all kinds of students.”
“They really partner with the parents as well to bring out the best in these kids, Family, School and Life in general.”
“My sons focus and confidence has improved and it shows not only at the dojang, but at home and school as well, we have seen an improvement in all around behavior.”
“"Nobody even close to Master Tim & Total Martial Arts & Fitness in the area, that strives for excellence, Integrity & Character quite like they do.”
“My sons focus and confidence has improved and it shows not only at the dojang, but at home and school as well, we have seen an improvement in all around behavior.”
From the reviews
"Nobody even close to Master Tim & Total Martial Arts & Fitness in the area, that strives for excellence, Integrity & Character quite like they do... My son is 8 and is absolutely thriving in all aspects of life.
We were referred by a friend to Total Martial Arts and Fitness, without knowing what to expect. It's pure joy watching the kids learn in a safe, nurturing environment. I honestly can not say enough about Tim Steger. This man has an AMAZING gift with children.
Outstanding martial arts school, I can't say enough. My sons focus and confidence has improved and it shows not only at the dojang, but at home and school as well, we have seen an improvement in all around behavior. Thank you for all you do!
Its a great martial art school. The master is great; he is caring and can be very serious but still a great teacher.
New to taekwondo? Start at Total Martial Arts & Fitness
Total Martial Arts & Fitness 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 Total 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.
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