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World Taekwondo Academy
5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Delano, Minnesota
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo — 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
- 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule wta4u.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 612-437-7473
Hours
| Monday | 4–6:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–7 pm |
| Thursday | 4–7 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9–10:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“This program has been incredible for my son - not only has he learned fantastic skills but his confidence and attitude have been greatly affected.”
“Our son has so enjoyed the Little Dragon’s program.”
“I’ve know Master Travis since he was a teenager, great guy, loves what he does!”
“We’ve had a great experience and the kids work really hard to earn their belts.”
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What students say
“We’ve tried other programs and this has by far been the best with the best instructors!”
“They were welcomed, encouraged and it was great exercise!”
“If you talk with ANY World Taekwondo instructor, you can tell they are all cut from the same cloth.”
“This program has been incredible for my son - not only has he learned fantastic skills but his confidence and attitude have been greatly affected.”
From the reviews
The amazing transformation that I have seen in my daughter, Harmony Shah has been nothing short of amazing. She used to be a shy little introvert with minimal confidence. She was always in the shadow of her older sister in terms of athletics.
My son started taekwondo when he was in 5th grade, he is now 28 and a 4th degree black belt! Word’s cannot describe how good this has been for his confidence and overall health! The instructors as well as the friendships he has made has been life altering.
Phenomenal program. Master Travis has challenged our daughter both physically and mentally in his program. The community they create for everyone is amazing. I see the positive daily result in our child because of what she has accomplished here. She knows to never give up, and her biggest enemy in adversity is herself.
Highly highly highly recommend Master Travis and his team! This program has been incredible for my son - not only has he learned fantastic skills but his confidence and attitude have been greatly affected.
New to taekwondo? Start at World Taekwondo Academy
World Taekwondo 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 World Taekwondo 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.
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