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World TaeKwonDo Academy
5 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Eden Prairie, 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
- 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 +1 651-338-3474
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 3–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 3–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter takes lessons from Master Nelson.”
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What students say
“Master Nelson is the best instructor.”
“Master Nelson is a polished gem of an instructor!”
From the reviews
My daughter takes lessons from Master Nelson. Not only is it great exercise, but Master Nelson teaches valuable life lessons about respecting yourself and how to deal with bullying. I fully recommend enrolling in classes.
Excellent school!!!! Clean, friendly, and dedicated to excellence!!!! Master Nelson is a polished gem of an instructor!
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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