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Tru Taekwondo Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 50 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) 448-0152
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 | 11 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter started going there in February 2022 and I can already see an improvement in attitude and her focus in school.”
“As a woman, I also love that the classes are more so focused on self defense, whereas other schools mainly focus on competitions.”
“As a woman, I also love that the classes are more so focused on self defense, whereas other schools mainly focus on competitions.”
“Leyton recently signed up for the black belt club and has made a goal and is committed to get his black belt.”
Other martial arts here
“As a woman, I also love that the classes are more so focused on self defense, whereas other schools mainly focus on competitions.”
What students say
“Master C is a great leader and does a really good job with the kids.”
“I could go on and on with the self building skills they teach besides Taekwondo but the truly amazing thing about Tru Taekwondo is you become family.”
“Fantastic facilities for their students and the knowledge that our son will learn trust, respect and understanding that will last him a lifetime.”
“It is amazing to see how far they both have come with the help from Master Cadiente and Grand Master Douglas along with the whole tru leadership team.”
“Fantastic facilities for their students and the knowledge that our son will learn trust, respect and understanding that will last him a lifetime.”
From the reviews
Tru has been such a blessing to our family. My youngest son has angelman syndrome, and one of his symptoms include a severe heat intolerance. That being said finding a sport/hobby for his very active four year old brother that was indoors all year round was difficult. Until we found Tru Taekwondo!
My daughter has been going here for over a year now and loves it! We started out on the one year plan, but after a few months, we decided to sign her up for the Black Belt track! She is in HEAVEN! The instructors are amazing, and She never stops smiling when she is there.
Tru Taekwondo and the staff is amazing with teaching kids confident, self-control, discipline, respect and focus. I could go on and on with the self building skills they teach besides Taekwondo but the truly amazing thing about Tru Taekwondo is you become family.
My daughters have trained her for over 4 years! My 12 year old just got her black belt and is on the leadership team! My 7 year old just got her red belt! The team at Tru is amazing and has helped each of my girls build confidence.
New to taekwondo? Start at Tru Taekwondo Center
Tru Taekwondo 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 Tru Taekwondo 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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