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Von Volkenburg Taekwondo Academy

5 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Erie, Pennsylvania

Taekwondo school Kids & teens

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  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
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  • Phone (814) 860-0376

Hours

Monday 4:30–9:30 PM
Tuesday 4:30–9:30 PM
Wednesday 4:30–9:30 PM
Thursday 4:30–9:30 PM
Friday 4:30–9:30 PM
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 Von Volkenburg Taekwondo Academy, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 7 mentions

“Master Keith is an amazing teacher, making it fun and disciplined for the kids.”

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🐲 Little Dragons

“He's four, and Master Keith has a great program for the little ones (Tiny Tigers), as well as the older kids and adults.”

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What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 6 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 2 mentions

“He's four, and Master Keith has a great program for the little ones (Tiny Tigers), as well as the older kids and adults.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“My son absolutely loves this program.”

certified & recognized school 4 mentions

“He's four, and Master Keith has a great program for the little ones (Tiny Tigers), as well as the older kids and adults.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“Master Keith has been wonderful and has taught my son a lot I love that Master Keith is strict and disciplined but fair.”

From the reviews

My son absolutely loves this program. He's four, and Master Keith has a great program for the little ones (Tiny Tigers), as well as the older kids and adults. It's a great way to socialize your little ones and get them some exercise too.

★★★★★ — Jeremy, Jan 2015

My son absolutely loves it here . Master Keith has been wonderful and has taught my son a lot I love that Master Keith is strict and disciplined but fair. I would definitely recommend Volkenburg Taekwondo.

★★★★★ — Shannon, Oct 2017

Our son has learned so much in the short time he has been coming to Taekwondo. Master Keith is an amazing teacher, making it fun and disciplined for the kids.

★★★★★ — Emily, May 2016

Great gym for young and old . Run by a great hardworking gentlemen . You or your kid couldn’t be at a better place. I highly recommend to anybody wanting to learn a martial art .

★★★★★ — Cole, Aug 2021

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Your first taekwondo class at Von Volkenburg Taekwondo Academy

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 Von Volkenburg Taekwondo Academy

2224 W 8th St, Erie, PA16505

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