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World Martial Arts Academy - Hazelwood
5 ★★★★★ 162 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Hazelwood, Missouri
Plan your first class
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 5–17) — 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 ·
- Website & schedule wmaah.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (314) 921-9000
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 4–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Signing my children up for Taekwondo at this school and joining in on the fun with them has created some of the most happy and memorable times of my life.”
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What students say
“We love the encouragement staff members and Master Dickerson provide. There's a great balance of high expectations and discipline.”
“Master D and the entire staff are equipped teaching the craft,handling the flow of classes the atmosphere is super clean organized and welcoming.”
“We are beyond grateful for this school and highly recommend it to any family looking for excellence, structure, and heart in a martial arts program.”
“They do an excellent job explaining techniques and making everyone feel comfortable, regardless of experience level.”
“This academy has help my son build confidence, connections with other students, help with discipline, resilience, build strength and can go on and on.”
“Master D and the entire staff are equipped teaching the craft,handling the flow of classes the atmosphere is super clean organized and welcoming.”
From the reviews
My daughter loves this Martial Arts Academy in Hazelwood,her instructors Ms.Jackie,Ms. Pearl ,Mr.Jeff are all so kind & experience too. Master Dickerson runs a great dojo here in Saint Louis!!!
It's been life changing, awesome self challenging and healthy in do many ways, mentally physically and spiritually. As part of a family of 4 we all enjoy and master is a wonderful patient young man. Peace and blessings 4 life and beyond.
Signing my children up for Taekwondo at this school and joining in on the fun with them has created some of the most happy and memorable times of my life. The instruction, training and discipline, along with all of the fun and jokes is great for the whole family.
We cannot say enough amazing things about this martial arts school. My son started here as a white belt and, after four years of dedication, has now earned his black belt. Watching his growth—physically, mentally, and emotionally—has been nothing short of incredible. The entire staff has been absolutely phenomenal.
New to taekwondo? Start at World Martial Arts Academy - Hazelwood
World Martial Arts Academy - Hazelwood 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 Martial Arts Academy - Hazelwood
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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