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United States Taekwondo

5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Daphne, Alabama

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 6–13) — 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 us-tkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (251) 621-9933

Hours

Monday 4–7 PM
Tuesday 4–7 PM
Wednesday 4–7 PM
Thursday 4–7 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
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 United States Taekwondo, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 6 mentions

“The Kim’s have just the right mix of discipline and fun which brings out the best in kids and adults.”

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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 United States Taekwondo — 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 21 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 5 mentions

“The coaches are outstanding, supportive, and truly dedicated to helping each child reach their full potential.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 8 mentions

“Our boys have grown tremendously in confidence, discipline, and skill, and most importantly, they absolutely love coming to class.”

From the reviews

Excellent, and patient instructor. The gym and restrooms are clean. I'm impressed with our overall experience this far. My kids look forward to practice every week! I'm thankful to have found UST. 😊

★★★★★ — Clark, Dec 2020

United States Taekwondo has been an amazing experience for our boys! The coaches are outstanding, supportive, and truly dedicated to helping each child reach their full potential. Our boys have grown tremendously in confidence, discipline, and skill, and most importantly, they absolutely love coming to class.

★★★★★ — Priscilla, Jun 2026

Great school, instructors are very skilled and knowledgeable not a watered down version of traditional Taekwondo. I would highly recommend this school to anyone wanting to learn martial arts

★★★★★ — Nathanial, Jun 2026

Just the place to grow self confidence. The Kim’s have just the right mix of discipline and fun which brings out the best in kids and adults. I have taken class from them for over 20 years.

★★★★★ — Pam, Jun 2026

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New to taekwondo? Start at United States Taekwondo

United States Taekwondo 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 United States Taekwondo

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 United States Taekwondo

25478 Friendship Rd, Daphne, AL36526

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