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USK Martial Arts Ballantyne
4.8 ★★★★★ 71 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Charlotte, North Carolina
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
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 3–13) — 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule uskmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (704) 540-4224
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–12 PM, 2–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 2–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–12 PM, 2–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 2–9 PM |
| Friday | 2–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Despite having a full class, they still give the kids individualized attention making sure they following instructions and doing things correctly.”
“One of our kids is in Tiny Tigers, and the other earned a Black Belt (and working on their second degree) with plenty of summer camps in between.”
“The demo team is another highlight—it’s inspiring to see the level of commitment and teamwork, and it has been a wonderful opportunity for my son to learn and grow even more.”
“Update: My daughter also joined the Black Belt Club.”
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What students say
“A special shoutout to the incredible instructors—Master Charles, Master Amy, Master Howie, and Master Jackson.”
“Look no further than USK if you're searching for a place in Charlotte that can teach you real-life lessons while building and developing individuals of all ages and backgrounds.”
“We’re so grateful to be part of the USK Martial Arts family and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a supportive and enriching martial arts program for their kids!”
“Not only has she learned martial arts techniques, but she’s also become more outspoken and speaks with much more confidence.”
“My kids love going to Usk Martial Arts, they are learning so much, they feel more confident and strong , thanks for your dedication and support!”
“A special shoutout to the incredible instructors—Master Charles, Master Amy, Master Howie, and Master Jackson.”
From the reviews
We've been part of the USK family for almost 7 years. One of our kids is in Tiny Tigers, and the other earned a Black Belt (and working on their second degree) with plenty of summer camps in between. They've both grown tremendously. They used to be shy and unsure.
My oldest son trained at USK for over five years, and we truly loved our experience there. We recently moved and have yet to find a program that compares to the quality of training he received at USK.
This is best place for Taekwondo. My 6 year twins are taking lessons at USK and they enjoyed every moment. This is a great place to practice fitness, wellness, and discipline. Every instructor is kind caring and they make sure every child learn skill.
We absolutely love USK Martial Arts at the Ballantyne location! My daughter is currently enrolled in the Tiny Tigers program, and the experience has been nothing short of incredible. The instructors are truly outstanding — patient, encouraging, and incredibly skilled at working with young kids.
New to taekwondo? Start at USK Martial Arts Ballantyne
USK Martial Arts Ballantyne 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.
Your first taekwondo class at USK Martial Arts Ballantyne
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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