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World Class Tigers Taekwondo (formerly Tiger Hong’s World Class Taekwondo)
5 ★★★★★ 71 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in San Antonio, Texas
Part of World Class Tae Kwon Do
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo · Kukkiwon-certified — based on the school's own site and student reviews. Taekwondo systems (Olympic/World Taekwondo, ITF, and ATA/Songahm) differ in forms, sparring rules, and tournaments; if lineage matters to you, confirm it with the school. ATA vs WT vs ITF, explained →
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 — 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
- Poomsae & forms forms (poomsae) practice — the patterns at the heart of taekwondo and your belt testing
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule worldclasstigers.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 210-980-3334
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son was pretty hesitant to go to a new taekwondo studio as he had such a great experience in Austin, but master Hong and master Jung made him feel right at home.”
“My daughter is happy, and I'm happy - that's a great achievement for a teenager.”
“They teach modern sparring techniques, traditional techniques and combat taekwondo with a good blend of all three and ensure progression at the student’s pace.”
“My daughter has not only found something she's passionate about, but she's also developing discipline, self-control, and self-defense skills.”
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“My daughter has not only found something she's passionate about, but she's also developing discipline, self-control, and self-defense skills.”
What students say
“They both have very different personalities and master Jung is so great at being able to teach and motivate each of them in their own way.”
“Master Hong and Master Jung are incredible with students of all ages and individualize the training while keeping the core traditional.”
“The school provides a welcoming environment for beginners while still offering challenging training for advanced students.”
“They teach modern sparring techniques, traditional techniques and combat taekwondo with a good blend of all three and ensure progression at the student’s pace.”
“Master John is great with kids, he’s strict but at the same time he knows how to have fun with them, we all enjoy the class.”
“My son was pretty hesitant to go to a new taekwondo studio as he had such a great experience in Austin, but master Hong and master Jung made him feel right at home.”
From the reviews
I had a truly positive experience at Tiger’s Taekwondo in the United States. From the moment I entered the dojang, I could feel an atmosphere of respect and discipline that reflects the true spirit of Taekwondo.
My children absolutely adore Master Jung! He is an excellent instructor who commands great respect; when he speaks, everyone pays attention. The kids have a blast while also learning valuable lessons. I highly recommend this place—you won’t be disappointed!
This is an incredible taekwondo school. They follow Kukkiwon/ WT curriculum and certifications (among many other qualifications!) so you know the quality of instruction received is transferrable and quite universal with other schools.
We moved from Austin to San Antonio and we’re looking for a Tae Kwon Do studio for our five-year-old son. We discovered that World Class Tiger Off of 1604 was right near our house.
New to taekwondo? Start at World Class Tigers Taekwondo (formerly Tiger Hong’s World Class Taekwondo)
World Class Tigers Taekwondo (formerly Tiger Hong’s World Class 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 World Class Tigers Taekwondo (formerly Tiger Hong’s World Class 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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