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US Taekwondo Colony Place
4.3 ★★★★☆ 11 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Charlotte, North Carolina
Style / system: ITF (Traditional) · Olympic / World Taekwondo · Kukkiwon-certified — based on the school's own site and student reviews. Taekwondo systems (Olympic/World Taekwondo, ITF, and ATA/Songahm) differ in forms, sparring rules, and tournaments; if lineage matters to you, confirm it with the school. ATA vs WT vs ITF, explained →
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
- Membership memberships run around $89/mo — many schools also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-student rates
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 4–12) — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ustkdcolonyplace.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (774) 265-6695
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 5–7 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Master James knows how to make the classes fun for the kids while also teaching manners and respect (and, of course, Tae Kwon Do).”
“Even the parents can join too for a fun experience with their children and also to learn basic self defense.”
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“Even the parents can join too for a fun experience with their children and also to learn basic self defense.”
What students say
“Master James is great with the kids, my son always has a great time while he is learning and practicing discipline and respect.”
“Master James knows how to make the classes fun for the kids while also teaching manners and respect (and, of course, Tae Kwon Do).”
“Master James knows how to make the classes fun for the kids while also teaching manners and respect (and, of course, Tae Kwon Do).”
From the reviews
I am a Black Belt at US Tae Kwon Do Colony Place. It is a great place if you want your children to learn valuable qualities such as honesty, integrity, and perseverance. Even the parents can join too for a fun experience with their children and also to learn basic self defense.
Master James is pleasant to deal with, definitely connects with people, and is respectful but disciplined with students. We as a family recommend him and his school, we’ve heard nothing but good things from others, and our son in particular connected with him. Martial arts is very beneficial.
Master James is great with the kids, my son always has a great time while he is learning and practicing discipline and respect. They have done a great job managing through the pandemic, and this remains a safe place for kiddos to blow off some steam.
We did the 1 week free trial, and after the 2nd class our boys were begging me to sign them up! They love it. Master James knows how to make the classes fun for the kids while also teaching manners and respect (and, of course, Tae Kwon Do).
Your first taekwondo class at US Taekwondo Colony Place
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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