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World Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 77 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Yorktown, Virginia

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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 (ages 3–5) — 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
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  • Website & schedule kostkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 757-867-5085

Hours

Monday 1–8 pm
Tuesday 11 am–8 pm
Wednesday 1–8 pm
Thursday 11 am–8 pm
Friday 1–7 pm
Saturday 9 am–12 pm
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 World Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 32 mentions

“The instructors are incredibly patient and encouraging, especially with my daughters, who have noticeably blossomed in confidence and focus since starting.”

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Teens

“My son has been taking Taekwondo classes at WMA for several years, starting with a couple years of Summer Camp and continuing into high school.”

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🧑 Adult Classes 2 mentions

“The camps they have for kids are a fun option during breaks from school and the adult classes are a great option if you're joining without kids.”

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Other martial arts here

Taekwondo schools are often multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at World Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the school's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want hapkido, karate, or judo alongside your taekwondo, confirm the current schedule with the school.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 77 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“I love that we can train together, learning not just physical skills, but also vital lessons in respect and discipline in such a welcoming environment.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 37 mentions

“Finding the right martial arts school for the whole family can be tough, but World Martial Arts is truly fantastic.”

🧒 strong kids program 5 mentions

“The instructors are incredibly patient and encouraging, especially with my daughters, who have noticeably blossomed in confidence and focus since starting.”

certified & recognized school 2 mentions

“Master Sang is especially wonderful — she’s so engaging and has such a great way of connecting with the kids.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 23 mentions

“The instructors are incredibly patient and encouraging, especially with my daughters, who have noticeably blossomed in confidence and focus since starting.”

From the reviews

~Definitely a family oriented place. Not only do they have classes at night, but this place has classes during the day and on Saturdays as well. They have great after school programs and pick the children up from school and even check home work.

★★★★★ — Luanne, Dec 2016

We’ve been part of the World Martial Arts Taekwondo family for almost five months now, and it’s been such an incredible experience that it didn’t take long for our kids’ excitement to pull my husband and me into classes too!

★★★★★ — Ginger, Mar 2025

Wonderful, family run dojang with high quality instruction. Before and after school program is organized, safe, and convenient. Students are surrounded by adults that reinforce respect, self discipline, control, and excellence. I’m proud of my young martial artist and owe much of her personal development to WMA.

★★★★★ — Kathy, Sep 2024

World Martial Arts has been an incredible experience for my boys so far. The staff is always professional, organized, and truly care about each student’s growth. Master Sang is especially wonderful — she’s so engaging and has such a great way of connecting with the kids.

★★★★★ — Amy, Nov 2025

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New to taekwondo? Start at World Martial Arts

World Martial Arts 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.

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Your first taekwondo class at World Martial Arts

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 World Martial Arts

2115 George Washington Memorial Hwy, Yorktown, VA23693

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