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University Of Personal Fitness

4.9 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Columbia, South Carolina

Taekwondo school Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
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  • Phone +1 803-609-3397

Hours

Monday 7:30 am–8 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am–8 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am–8 pm
Thursday 7:30 am–8 pm
Friday 7:30 am–7 pm
Saturday 7 am–1:30 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 University Of Personal Fitness, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 7 mentions

“Not only have I watch my children learn more about Tae Kwon Do, my children perform and compete at a high level.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“I have also been able to experience the personal training and I could see the results of the hard work we were putting in.”

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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 University Of Personal Fitness — 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 14 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 3 mentions

“This place has saved my life and strengthened my family.”

certified & recognized school 3 mentions

“My fitness journey with Master Tracy Goodwin and staff has been nothing less than spectacular.”

From the reviews

Watching my 7 year old be shaped and molded into a more confident young man has been amazing! The instructors give them everything they need to be the best. I have also been able to experience the personal training and I could see the results of the hard work we were putting in. You will not be disappointed with UPF.

★★★★★ — Marlina, Feb 2022

UPF has been amazing over the last 2 years for my two sons. Not only have I watch my children learn more about Tae Kwon Do, my children perform and compete at a high level.

★★★★★ — Alicia, Nov 2023

My fitness journey with Master Tracy Goodwin and staff has been nothing less than spectacular. His customized approach to the transformation of you life is one that is unique solely to he and his staff. They focus on the total transformation…. Mind / Body/ Spirit.

★★★★★ — Gwen, Feb 2022

Excellent place and very professional to be trained. Master Goodwin and his staff are the best. They are very knowledgeable, caring and with lots of experience.

★★★★★ — Marcia, Oct 2022

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Your first taekwondo class at University Of Personal Fitness

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 University Of Personal Fitness

6820 N Main St Ste H, Columbia, SC29203

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