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Valley Ranch Taekwondo
4.3 ★★★★☆ 69 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Irving, Texas
Plan your first class
- Membership memberships run around $60/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 — 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 vrtkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 972-869-0637
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8:45 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:45–8:45 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–6:15 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I have attended at least 3 schools of three different disciplines in prior so I did a good research before enrolling my son.”
“As an adult who hasn’t done any formal exercise since high school, I’ve been reticent to sign up for something due to my own self confidence.”
“I would recommend to other parents that you join your kids to save, get more confidence on self-defense, and be strong”
“My son has been learning for a few years and has consistently received good grades and won belt tests.”
Other martial arts here
“I observed that this school follows the basic foundation of karate where the art evolved from so you'll get the benefit of both disciplines.”
“I would recommend to other parents that you join your kids to save, get more confidence on self-defense, and be strong”
What students say
“Taekwondo has been an important part of my life because of the amazing program and amazing instructors here.”
“For a parent whose child is a first time student in a martial arts class, Valley Ranch Taekwondo has been all we hoped for.”
“The approach is rigorous yet supportive to different kids at different proficiency levels.”
“Their consistent motivation and attention to detail make them great to be around.”
“I would recommend to other parents that you join your kids to save, get more confidence on self-defense, and be strong”
“Also, this school is guided by a national standards of all Taekwondo America schools so expect to learn not only good but proper skills if you the student is able and willing.”
From the reviews
My whole family go to this school since we moved to Irving in 2009. I have attended at least 3 schools of three different disciplines in prior so I did a good research before enrolling my son.
The Lacy’s are wonderful instructors with a passion in Taekwondo and making sure that your individual journey is successful. They push you and make you understand the joy in earning your rank, not just receiving it. Their consistent motivation and attention to detail make them great to be around.
I have been bringing my 8 year old to this center for over last 2 years. She loves going to Taekwondo. Mrs. Lacy and the entire family works really hard to make sure kids are learning well. They really take pride in their work and I appreciate that.
For a parent whose child is a first time student in a martial arts class, Valley Ranch Taekwondo has been all we hoped for. The gym is clean and well maintained. Information about classes, testings and calendar of events are always timely sent to parents via email and posted at the gym.
New to taekwondo? Start at Valley Ranch Taekwondo
Valley Ranch Taekwondo 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.
Your first taekwondo class at Valley Ranch 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.
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