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Traditional TaeKwon-Do Center of Westchase
4.5 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Tampa, Florida
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 — 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 taekwondowestchase.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 813-475-5956
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Our daughter struggled with subjects in school but nothing out of the normal for most kids her age that is until one day I walked in to pick her up and she’s eagerly helping clean.”
“They have learned self defense, patience, self control, courtesy, perseverance and much more that has helped build their characters.”
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“They have learned self defense, patience, self control, courtesy, perseverance and much more that has helped build their characters.”
What students say
“The instructor is phenomenal. She is very knowledgeable and approachable.”
“Any age range could join this school and feel comfortable as a beginner since she accommodates everyone's needs/modifications necessary in the class.”
“This taekwondo studio is more than just a place to train — it’s a community that builds discipline, confidence, and respect.”
“This means their teachings can be recognized by many as opposed to those schools teaching forms unrecognizable should you change systems.”
“We were looking for a TaeKwon-do school that taught the traditional form of the art AND had a great kids program.”
“This means their teachings can be recognized by many as opposed to those schools teaching forms unrecognizable should you change systems.”
From the reviews
If you are looking for after summer camp, after school care or both then dont stress like we did in search for the right place to care for our precious daughter. This is the place your search can be over.
Traditional Taekwondo Westchase has been a blessing to my 2 kids. They have learned self defense, patience, self control, courtesy, perseverance and much more that has helped build their characters.
My son started going this place since last 2 months and I can see lots of changes in him. Earlier he was not interested to join Taejwondo, after attending couple of classes here he started liking this. Instructor is very good here and put attention to each and every Students.
My 7-year-old son and I enrolled in 2018 after researching and visiting several schools. We were looking for a TaeKwon-do school that taught the traditional form of the art AND had a great kids program. Kyosah-nim Melissa has exactly the right mix of love and discipline!
New to taekwondo? Start at Traditional TaeKwon-Do Center of Westchase
Traditional TaeKwon-Do Center of Westchase 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 Traditional TaeKwon-Do Center of Westchase
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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