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TRU Taekwondo Center LLC
4.9 ★★★★★ 60 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule trutkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (336) 788-5333
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 | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter has taken classes here for 3 years, and its built her confidence, pride, and she just recently earned her Black Belt!”
What students say
“Master Terranova is an amazing instructor!”
“Always giving back to the community, teaching them about respect, responsibility and leadership!”
“They have given my daughter more confidence and made her stronger than she already was!”
“His master (master Terranova) is someone who my son looks up to and considers him his hero.”
“My daughter has taken classes here for 3 years, and its built her confidence, pride, and she just recently earned her Black Belt!”
From the reviews
We have been at TRU for 2 years. It has been hands down the BEST place we could have ever joined. Master Terranova has been such a positive example for both of my boys. There’s not enough good things I could say about them. Would highly recommend.
TRU Taekwondo Center has been a positive force in my children’s lives as well as my own. We have each found what we needed and at our own level. The family environment allows us all to feel comfortable and safe.
I first took my son to Tru for their summer camp last year. My son had ADHD and I knew most places would have a hard time handling him. They've always worked with him and made him feel like he was where he needed to be. He also does taekwondo and absolutely loves working with Master Terranova!
Great people! My daughter has taken classes here for 3 years, and its built her confidence, pride, and she just recently earned her Black Belt! The leaders/masters are all helpful, and understanding whether it's a 4 year old child, or an adult looking to better themselves.
New to taekwondo? Start at TRU Taekwondo Center LLC
TRU Taekwondo Center LLC 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 TRU Taekwondo Center LLC
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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