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TUFF Martial Arts Academy

4.9 ★★★★★ 171 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Homestead, Florida

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Sparring Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 4–12) — 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
  • Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
  • Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule tuffmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 786-543-8555

Hours

Monday 12:30–9 pm
Tuesday 12:30–9 pm
Wednesday 12:30–9 pm
Thursday 12:30–9 pm
Friday 12:30–9 pm
Saturday 8 am–3 pm
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 TUFF Martial Arts Academy, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 34 mentions

“Tuff is fantastic, not just for their martial arts program, but also for how they teach and engage with the kids.”

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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 TUFF Martial Arts Academy — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

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 171 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“The sense of community and support provided by Tuff Martial Arts has fostered a familial atmosphere, creating a welcoming environment for all members.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 9 mentions

“The sense of community and support provided by Tuff Martial Arts has fostered a familial atmosphere, creating a welcoming environment for all members.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“Family-oriented and well-organized, it's the perfect environment where my kids absolutely love to train and grow.”

competition & tournament success 2 mentions

“The competition team is so welcoming and it really brings more confidence in both of my children's lives.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“I would recommend and it’s definitely worth it!”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 8 mentions

“The atmosphere always feels positive as they learn those skills and discipline while being respectful to other students and instructors.”

From the reviews

Tuff Martial Arts has received outstanding reviews for their exceptional classes, which have greatly benefited many individuals, including myself and daughter. The competition sparring team at Tuff Martial Arts has been noted for their entertaining performances, which have had a positive impact on my daughter, myself…

★★★★★ — Zeena, May 2024

I did the 2 weeks trial for my daughters and they loved it! I decided to sign them up once the trial was over. The instructors are very attentive to teaching them every class 3 times a week.

★★★★★ — Ralph, Jun 2025

Both of our sons are students at Tuff. Aside from fully enjoying themselves at every class, the exercise they get is terrific! The emphasis on being well-rounded & respectful in ALL aspects of the kid’s lives is wonderful!

★★★★★ — Cindy, Sep 2023

I have both of my kids here and they both feel very comfortable and happy in this environment.The staff is very professional. The competition team is so welcoming and it really brings more confidence in both of my children's lives.

★★★★★ — Marisol, Mar 2024

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New to taekwondo? Start at TUFF Martial Arts Academy

TUFF Martial Arts Academy 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first taekwondo class at TUFF Martial Arts Academy

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 TUFF Martial Arts Academy

23220 SW 112th Ave, Homestead, FL33032

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