HomeFloridaTampa › Traditional Tae Kwon-Do Carrollwood

Traditional Tae Kwon-Do Carrollwood

4.7 ★★★★★ 156 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Tampa, Florida

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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 martialartstampabay.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (813) 269-2252

Hours

Monday 8 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–8 PM
Thursday 8 AM–8 PM
Friday 8 AM–8 PM
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Traditional Tae Kwon-Do Carrollwood, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 47 mentions

“In my opinion, this is a great place for kids and adults to find discipline, structure, and camaraderie in these chaotic anxiety ridden days.”

All schools that run kids taekwondo →

Other martial arts here

Taekwondo schools are often multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Traditional Tae Kwon-Do Carrollwood — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

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 156 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 13 mentions

“I love how they involve the parents as well and there is amazing structure and the staff is so interactive, positive, and friendly!”

🧒 strong kids program 8 mentions

“My daughter loves it and the fact that she is also learning something besides just attending after school makes me happy.”

certified & recognized school 2 mentions

“I am so grateful to the Master and his team for the individual attention and training they have shown him.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 20 mentions

“In my opinion, this is a great place for kids and adults to find discipline, structure, and camaraderie in these chaotic anxiety ridden days.”

From the reviews

My son started here when school started for the after school program. He is autistic and we decided this was a good option for him to help with self discipline and respect. At first it was alittle rocky with him and his behaviors but they believed in him and helped him through to see that he was going to succeed!

★★★★★ — Ashley, Mar 2021

I met them at my son school open house, they were friendly and informative. My son first time doing Tae Kwon-Do after school. I was nervous since he is leaving school grounds, but they reassured me and called and messaged me several times that he was doing good.

★★★★★ — Emma, Sep 2023

My son is very energetic and sometimes has a tough time focusing with activities & sports. This place is different than any other place he's been a part of... in a great way! He is doing so well here! It's high energy, clean, and the teachers work so well with the children!

★★★★★ — Hannah, Mar 2024

My son has been a student at traditional taekwondo since he was 5, he just received his junior black belt, thank you to master Nenad for being such great leader and instructor to his students always aiming for the best and teaching them to never quit, the after school program is the best.

★★★★★ — Amarilys, Nov 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 156 reviews →

New to taekwondo? Start at Traditional Tae Kwon-Do Carrollwood

Traditional Tae Kwon-Do Carrollwood 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first taekwondo class at Traditional Tae Kwon-Do Carrollwood

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 Traditional Tae Kwon-Do Carrollwood

4513 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, FL33624

Get directions

More taekwondo schools near Tampa

J. PARK MARTIAL ARTS

4.9 ★★★★★ 72 reviews

8717 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL

Memberships around $50/mo

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons expert masters & instructorsfriendly, family atmospherestrong forms & technique

1.5 miles away

Global Taekwon-Do Institute

5 ★★★★★ 11 reviews

6706 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL

Taekwondo school Kids & teens friendly, family atmospherecertified & recognized schoolbuilds confidence & discipline

3.5 miles away

Joung's Taekwondo

4.8 ★★★★★ 25 reviews

7022 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 2–5

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated friendly, family atmospherecertified & recognized schoolbuilds confidence & discipline

4.5 miles away

All taekwondo schools in Tampa, FL →

Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and student reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this school? Claim your listing — it's free.