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Traditional Tae Kwon-Do Center of South Tampa

4.9 ★★★★★ 105 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Tampa, Florida

Taekwondo school Affiliated Kids & teens Sparring

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

  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 5–12) — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
  • Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule southtampataekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (813) 350-9400

Hours

Monday 11 AM–12 AM
Tuesday 12–8:30 AM, 11 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday 11 AM–8:30 PM
Friday 11 AM–8:30 PM
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 Traditional Tae Kwon-Do Center of South Tampa, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 31 mentions

“Since our first interaction, Traci has been so accommodating and truly interested in my son doing well, feeling comfortable, and succeeding.”

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🎓 Belt Testing

“The last belt testing was on the beach!”

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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 Traditional Tae Kwon-Do Center of South Tampa — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🎽 Karate

“The price is reasonably, the staff is friendly and the karate lessons are a wonderful addition.”

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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 105 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 5 mentions

“I can’t thank you enough the traditional taekwondo for welcoming my kid after relocating from another state.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“This is our first year with them and our daughter has thrived in their care.”

certified & recognized school 3 mentions

“I am very proud to know Headmaster Brunner vor 30 years + He ist a Role Model when it comes to Athleticism, Knowledge and Courtesy.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 9 mentions

“She came home with so much confidence and showed us a wooden board she broke all by herself the very 1st week in their after school care program.”

From the reviews

My sons, Patrick and Logan, go to the after school program and absolutely love it! My husband and I believe that they get so much out of the program including discipline, responsibility and fitness.

★★★★★ — Bogey, Sep 2013

My son started in their summer camp program with no prior taekwondo experience. He absolutely loved it! We now have him enrolled in evening classes and he has even more passion for learning this art. It's a phenomenal program with skilled instructors who are dedicated to their craft.

★★★★★ — Karrie, Nov 2019

Our daughter is in her 2nd year at the Traditional Tae Kwon Do after school program. During the past year she has built confidence, a strong work ethic, & a high level of enthusiasm for the program. The staff are positive role models for the children.

★★★★★ — Ryan, Aug 2022

I am very proud to know Headmaster Brunner vor 30 years + He ist a Role Model when it comes to Athleticism, Knowledge and Courtesy. Most Martial Artists strive for those Values, but only few get to Master Brunners Level of Expertise after a livelong severe Training regime!

★★★★★ — Claus, Sep 2019

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Your first taekwondo class at Traditional Tae Kwon-Do Center of South Tampa

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 Center of South Tampa

3605 Henderson Blvd, Tampa, FL33609

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