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Tree of Life Martial Arts Training Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Camden, North Carolina
Style / system: ITF (Traditional) — 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 (ages 3–5) — 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 treeoflifemartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 252-455-0668
Hours
| Monday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Our children started taking lessons with Geoff and Stacey as an outlet for energy and maybe to learn some self control!”
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What students say
“Geoff is a great instructor .”
“We could never repay him for what he has given our family through my son, Cameron.”
“Our children started taking lessons with Geoff and Stacey as an outlet for energy and maybe to learn some self control!”
From the reviews
Over the course of close to four years, Mr. Watson has shown my son incredible life skills, compassion for other people, and self-respect. We could never repay him for what he has given our family through my son, Cameron. We’re not only consider Mr.
My kids attend Tree of Life Martial Arts Training Center. They have been in it for 3 years now. They absolutely love it. They have learned so much through the years and the instructors are absolutely amazing and have the patience to do this. It is more than Martial arts.
Our children started taking lessons with Geoff and Stacey as an outlet for energy and maybe to learn some self control! They were patient and compassionate and worked really hard to teach them the basics and build their confidence. Not only did they excel quickly but their behavior in all aspects began to improve!
A wonderful addition to the community, especially for our young folks! The owners are professional, very competent, passionate and are making a huge difference in people's lives in this area. Looking for a great discipline? Sign up here now!
New to taekwondo? Start at Tree of Life Martial Arts Training Center
Tree of Life Martial Arts Training Center 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.
Your first taekwondo class at Tree of Life Martial Arts Training Center
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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