Why do you start with a Program Placement Call?
Every new student begins with a short Program Placement Call. This allows us to learn about the student’s age, experience, goals, and readiness so we can recommend the best next step. It helps families avoid guessing, ensures students are placed correctly, and creates a better experience from day one.
How do I get started at KOMA?
Every new student begins with a Program Placement Call. This short call helps us learn about you or your child, answer questions, and determine the best next step before attending class.
Based on the call, we may invite you to a Student Readiness Assessment or recommend the appropriate program to begin.
How can Ko Martial Arts help students grow?
Ko Martial Arts helps students build confidence, focus, discipline, and resilience while improving strength, coordination, and overall fitness. Through structured progression and clear expectations, students learn how to set goals, follow through, and handle challenges with confidence.
Unlike traditional sports, our programs emphasize personal growth alongside physical skill. Students develop respect, responsibility, and leadership habits that carry over into school, relationships, and everyday life. Our instructors create a supportive, structured environment where each student is guided based on age, maturity, and readiness.
If you’re unsure which program is the right fit, every new family begins with a Program Placement Call so we can recommend the best next step.
How many classes can you take each week?
Class frequency depends on the program and the student’s age, goals, and readiness. Most students attend two classes per week, which allows for consistent progress without feeling overwhelming. Some programs offer options for additional training, while others are intentionally structured to prioritize recovery and focus.
During the Program Placement Call, we’ll recommend the ideal training schedule based on your availability and long-term goals.
Do you have to attend the same class time every week?
We encourage consistency, but families are not locked into a single class time. Most programs offer multiple class options each week, allowing you to attend the times that work best for your schedule.
During the Program Placement Call, we’ll help you identify the class times that fit your availability and support steady progress.
How long are classes?
Most group classes are 45 minutes long. Class length is intentionally designed to keep students focused, engaged, and progressing without unnecessary downtime.
Private lessons are also available and typically run 30 minutes, allowing for more individualized instruction when appropriate.
How young can someone start classes?
Our programs begin as early as age three. We also work with older students and adults who are starting for the first time.
Placement is based on age, readiness, and focus, which is why every new student begins with a Program Placement Call to determine the best starting point.
How is Taekwondo different than Karate?
Taekwondo and Karate are both traditional martial arts, but they differ in emphasis and training approach.
Taekwondo, which originated in Korea, places a strong focus on kicking, balance, and dynamic movement. Karate, which originated in Japan, emphasizes hand strikes, stances, and close range techniques.
At Ko Martial Arts, our foundation is Taekwondo, combined with age appropriate self defense concepts to help students build coordination, confidence, discipline, and practical awareness.
How long does it take to become a Black Belt at KO Martial Arts?
At Ko Martial Arts, becoming a black belt is a meaningful achievement that reflects consistency, growth, and character development—not just time spent in class.
For students who begin at age 7 or older, the journey to first degree black belt typically takes about 3 years, or 10 belt levels, when training consistently.
The youngest age a student may earn a black belt at Ko Martial Arts is 10 years old, regardless of when they begin.
Students ages 3–6 start in our Super Tykes program, where the focus is on building confidence, coordination, focus, and comfort in a class environment. When they transition into our core program at age 7, they begin the structured belt system and follow the same progression toward black belt.
Every student progresses at their own pace, and advancement is based on readiness, effort, and consistency—not shortcuts.
Do you work with students who have special needs?
Yes. We work with students with a wide range of learning, attention, sensory, and developmental needs.
This is deeply personal to our team. Master Ko is the parent of a child on the autism spectrum, and that perspective has shaped how we approach instruction, structure, and communication.
Many students with special needs are successful in our group classes with the right expectations and support. For students who are not yet ready for a group setting, we also offer one on one instruction through our Solo Program, which allows us to meet the student where they are and build readiness over time.
Every student begins with a Program Placement Call, where we learn more about your child and discuss the best starting option to create a positive and successful experience.
Am I too old to start martial arts?
No. Martial arts can be started at any age.
At Ko Martial Arts, we offer adult programs designed to improve strength, mobility, coordination, and long-term health in a supportive, structured environment. Many adults appreciate that our classes provide more than just a workout—they offer accountability, progression, and a strong sense of community.
If your child is already training at KOMA, many parents enjoy the opportunity to train alongside them, building discipline and consistency together as a family.
Every adult begins with a Program Placement Call, where we discuss goals, experience level, and the best starting option.
How much does it cost?
Tuition varies based on the student’s age, program placement, and training frequency.
At Ko Martial Arts, every new student begins with a Program Placement Call. This allows us to understand goals, readiness, and the most appropriate program before discussing tuition. We review all options clearly and transparently after placement is determined, so families can make a confident, informed decision.
This ensures families choose a program that fits their needs rather than guessing upfront.
Start with a Program Placement Call here.
What is the first step for new students?
Every new student begins with a Program Placement Call.
During this short call, we learn about goals, age, and readiness, answer questions, and determine the best next step. If it’s a good fit, your child is then invited to a Student Readiness Assessment, where they experience a class in the appropriate program.
Start with a Program Placement Call here.