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Watson's Martial Arts Cincinnati
4.9 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Cincinnati, Ohio
Plan your first class
- 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 watsonsmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 513-742-3334
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son started started karate with Watson's in January after receiving it as a Christmas present from his grandparents.”
“He makes sure they put school first, teaches them compassion, self defense, and most importantly RESPECT.”
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“My son started started karate with Watson's in January after receiving it as a Christmas present from his grandparents.”
“He makes sure they put school first, teaches them compassion, self defense, and most importantly RESPECT.”
What students say
“A great way to learn self defense, build confidence, improve flexibility, and lose weight.”
“Watson's Martial Arts is the #1 Taekwondo School in the area , My daughter loves being apart of this School .”
“Master Wastson has not only taught my son martial arts but he has also taught him respect, discipline and kindness.”
“Master Wastson has not only taught my son martial arts but he has also taught him respect, discipline and kindness.”
From the reviews
My son started started karate with Watson's in January after receiving it as a Christmas present from his grandparents. He loves it! My son is 5 years old and his father has minimal involvement in his life.
Great place for kids and adults alike. Very friendly staff. A great way to learn self defense, build confidence, improve flexibility, and lose weight. Its a great place for your children to make new friends. I would absolutely recommend checking out the school and meeting master Watson.
Watson's Martial Arts is the #1 Taekwondo School in the area , My daughter loves being apart of this School . The prices are great the lessons are awesome the instructors are great with kids of all ages.
Watson's Martial Arts is the best Martial Arts school in the area. Master Watson and his staff are great with the kids. My nephew James loves it and has really learned a lot in the two years he has been training there. Anyone wanting to learn martial arts should go to Warson's.
New to taekwondo? Start at Watson's Martial Arts Cincinnati
Watson's Martial Arts Cincinnati 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 Watson's Martial Arts Cincinnati
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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