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Twin Tigers Taekwondo North Carolina

5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Raleigh, North Carolina

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Sparring Competition team

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
  • 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 twintigersnc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (253) 883-7203

Hours

Monday 12–9 PM
Tuesday 12–9 PM
Wednesday 12–9 PM
Thursday 12–9 PM
Friday 12–9 PM
Saturday 9 AM–5 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 Twin Tigers Taekwondo North Carolina, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 5 mentions

“My son has been training for about 3 years now and has gained focus, discipline and life lessons as well as self defense and sparring skills to compete.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“My son has been training for about 3 years now and has gained focus, discipline and life lessons as well as self defense and sparring skills to compete.”

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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 Twin Tigers Taekwondo North Carolina — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“My son has been training for about 3 years now and has gained focus, discipline and life lessons as well as self defense and sparring skills to compete.”

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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 18 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 4 mentions

“Powerful is a great coach, I can’t wait for my next class.”

certified & recognized school 3 mentions

“Master Powerful has been training my children for years.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 4 mentions

“My son has been training for about 3 years now and has gained focus, discipline and life lessons as well as self defense and sparring skills to compete.”

From the reviews

Absolutely fantastic experience at this taekwondo dojo! As a first-timer, I was a bit nervous, but the staff and instructors made me feel incredibly welcome from the moment I walked in. They explained everything clearly, and the class was both engaging and fun.

★★★★★ — Sean, Nov 2024

Absolutely great school! My son has been training for about 3 years now and has gained focus, discipline and life lessons as well as self defense and sparring skills to compete. I would encourage anyone seeking to practice Taekwondo to reach out. Master Powerful is awesome!

★★★★★ — Anita, Nov 2024

Phenomenal Instructor, who not only shows professionalism in his craft but exemplifies love and care for each student individually and collectively as a group!

★★★★★ — Rev, Nov 2024

Master Powerful has been training my children for years. He has an amazing ability of bringing out confidence in the shyest kids. I highly recommend.

★★★★★ — Aleasha, Nov 2024

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New to taekwondo? Start at Twin Tigers Taekwondo North Carolina

Twin Tigers Taekwondo North Carolina 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.

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Your first taekwondo class at Twin Tigers Taekwondo North Carolina

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 Twin Tigers Taekwondo North Carolina

902 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC27604

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