Traditional Taekwondo · Lakewood, Colorado
Stronger bodies. Confident kids. Calmer minds.
Family-friendly Taekwondo for ages 6 to 80+ at the Lakewood Link Recreation Center. Learn real self-defense, get fit, and grow together — your first class is free.
Tue & Thu 6:30 pm
Sat 9:00 am
Families from $18/person
🥋 Kids · teens · parents · grandparents — same class
All ages
6 to 80+
First class
always free
No contracts
month-to-month
Traditional
Korean martial art
Find your place on the mat
Taekwondo for every age — in one welcoming class
Kids, teens, parents and grandparents train side by side. Everyone works at their own level, and everyone moves up the belt ladder at their own pace.
Ages 6–12
Kids
Focus, confidence and good manners — wrapped in an hour of kicking, laughing and moving.
Ages 13–17
Teens
Real goals, real sparring, real self-defense — and a positive crowd to grow up with.
18 and up
Adults
A full-body workout with a purpose. Get fit, de-stress and learn to protect yourself.
Never too late
Active Adults 50+
Balance, flexibility and strength — at your own pace, with instructors who get it.
Why Taekwondo?
More than kicks. A stronger body, a calmer mind and real-world confidence.
Taekwondo — “the way of the hand and foot” — is a traditional Korean martial art. Every class blends fitness, technique and character. Students leave sweaty and smiling, and over time they find themselves more focused, more flexible and better able to keep themselves safe.
- Body: strength, stamina, balance and flexibility
- Mind: focus, confidence and stress relief
- Character: courtesy, integrity, perseverance and self-control
- Safety: awareness, avoidance and practical self-defense
Train together
The family that kicks together…
…laughs together, sweats together, and practices forms in the living room together. Because all ages share the same class, parents don’t have to sit on the sidelines — and siblings don’t need separate schedules.
It is also a huge help to have a study buddy, or do classes as a family activity. It’s a lot harder to say “I just don’t feel like going to class tonight,” when you know that there is a friend there who is going to wonder where you are.
John Miller, head instructor
Benefits by age
What each generation gets out of class
A six-year-old and a sixty-year-old can stand on the same mat and both get exactly what they need. Kids build focus and coordination. Teens set goals and earn real skills. Adults find a workout that never gets boring. And active adults over 50 build the balance and flexibility that keep them doing what they love.
What to expect
An hour that flies by
Every class follows a familiar rhythm — so beginners feel comfortable from day one, and experienced students always have something to sharpen.
1
Pick a class
Tuesday or Thursday at 6:30 pm, or Saturday at 9:00 am. All ages train together.
2
Show up comfy
Wear workout clothes, bring water. Check in at the Link front desk. We train barefoot.
3
Try it free
Your first class is on us. Love it? Join month-to-month — no contracts.
Schedule & fees
Simple schedule. Honest pricing.
Three classes a week at the Lakewood Link Recreation Center. Come to one, two or all three.
TUESDAY
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Kids, teens, adults & families · ages 6+
THURSDAY
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Kids, teens, adults & families · ages 6+
SATURDAY
9:00 – 10:00 am
Kids, teens, adults & families · ages 6+
Individual
$40 per month
- One student
- All weekly classes
- Month-to-month — no contract
Popular with parent + child
Family of 2
$60 per month
- Two family members
- Just $30 each
- Train together, practice together
Best value
Family of 3–5
$90 per month
- Three to five family members
- As low as $18 each
- Best value for the whole crew
First class: free
Belt testing: $20 per test
Uniform: needed before your first test
Meet your instructors
Black belts who teach because they love it
Our instructors trained for years at the Lakewood Link and teach every age, from first-graders to grandparents.
Head Instructor
John Miller
Former Air Force officer, dad, and forms enthusiast who came back to Taekwondo to train alongside his kids.
Instructor
Bert Hargrave
Teaching in Lakewood since 1999 — calm, patient, and famous for his lightning-quick kicks.
Tuesday Guest Instructor
Peter Murray
Certified master instructor who joins us on Tuesdays to sharpen our traditional technique.
Voices from the mat
Real students. Real transformations.
Excerpts from black belt essays written by students of our Lakewood Link classes and our parent school, the Mountain Academy of Martial Arts.
Classes at the Link
See us in action
Questions?
Good things to know before your first class
Do I need to be in shape or flexible to start?
Not at all — that’s what class is for. Everyone starts as a white belt, and every exercise can be scaled. Many of our students started out unable to touch their toes.
What should I wear to my first class?
Comfortable workout clothes (sweatpants or athletic pants and a T-shirt) and a water bottle. We train barefoot on the mat. You won’t need a uniform until you’re getting ready for your first belt test.
How old do kids need to be?
Our classes are for ages 6 and up. Kids train in the same class as teens and adults, which is a big part of what makes it work: younger students learn from older ones, and parents can train right alongside their children.
Can parents train with their kids?
Yes — and we love it. Our family memberships make it affordable: $60/month for two family members, or $90/month for three to five.
Is there a contract?
No. Membership is month-to-month. Your first class is free, so you can see whether it’s a good fit before paying anything.
More answers on our FAQ page.
Your first class is free.
No contracts, no pressure, no experience needed. Wear comfortable clothes, bring water, and come meet us on the mat at the Lakewood Link.