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Williston Taekwondo-Judo Academy
5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Williston, North Dakota
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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (701) 774-8584
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5:15–8 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5:15–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Its a great place for any kid to learn self defense the instructors are great with kids and others that go”
“Over all this place is great there are three different classes kids, teen, adults.”
“Its a great place for any kid to learn self defense the instructors are great with kids and others that go”
Other martial arts here
“Its a great place for any kid to learn self defense the instructors are great with kids and others that go”
What students say
“Grandmaster in taekwondo , Randy Waitman.”
From the reviews
Great School , I highly recommend it. I like it . Grandmaster in taekwondo , Randy Waitman.
It was a great place to go when in need of some relaxing or so hyeeee ya! The teachers are fun and give off good vibes but they also keep up amazing respect. Over all this place is great there are three different classes kids, teen, adults.
June 2025: So grateful to have been a student here! The instructors are great!!! *Update nearly a year later* I can't express how truly phenomenal this martial arts school is. I moved out of state last year and tried the local Taekwondo, which was ok, but made me realize all the more how very special this place is.
Its a great place for any kid to learn self defense the instructors are great with kids and others that go
New to taekwondo? Start at Williston Taekwondo-Judo Academy
Williston Taekwondo-Judo Academy 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 Williston Taekwondo-Judo 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.