Location
Centreville
5712 Pickwick Rd, Centreville, VA 20121
(703) 266-1222
Serving Centreville, Clifton, Union Mill, Sully Station
Martial arts school · Northern Virginia · Since 2009
Where discipline becomes confidence and confidence becomes action.
Premier Taekwondo training for children, teens, and adults in Centreville, Fairfax, and Reston/Herndon.
Since 2009
Teaching Northern Virginia families for over 15 years
3 Locations
Centreville · Fairfax · Reston/Herndon
Ages 4 – Adult
Tiny Tigers through adult black belt
Mind + Body
Confidence, focus, respect and fitness
Curious? Your first two classes are free.
Try it free →Our mission
At Taekwondo In Action we train strong bodies and focused minds, so every student leaves class a little more confident, disciplined and resilient than when they arrived.
Since 2009 our instructors have taught thousands of Northern Virginia students the value of hard work and perseverance. Classes are structured, encouraging and grouped by age, so a shy four-year-old and a returning adult both get coaching that fits them.
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Six ways to train
Programs
Start with Taekwondo, add the sword or the mat, and let us handle after-school and school breaks. Every program is grouped by age and experience.
Most popular
Ages 4 – Adult
Taekwondo
Our core program. Kicks, forms and sparring taught in age-matched classes, with a clear belt path that rewards effort and builds confidence one rank at a time.
Centreville
Fairfax
Reston/Herndon
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Ages 12 – Adult
Hai Dong Gum Do
The Korean art of the sword. Forms, meditation and precise cutting technique in a fast-paced, low-impact, non-contact class.
Centreville
Fairfax
Reston/Herndon
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Teens & Adults
Jiu-Jitsu
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu with our partners at Cascades BJJ. Leverage, timing and calm under pressure, for fitness and real-world self-defense.
Fairfax
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School-age kids
After School
School pickup, a daily Taekwondo class, homework time with staff support, snack and supervised activities until 6:30 PM.
Centreville
Fairfax
Reston/Herndon
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Ages 5 – 12
Summer Camp
Summer camp for ages 5–12 with daily Taekwondo, afternoon field trips, coding, science and school-readiness activities. Full and partial weeks.
Centreville
Fairfax
Reston/Herndon
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Members · Ages 5+
Birthday Parties
For current members: ninety minutes of kid-sized self-defense, staff-led games and the signature sword cake-cutting. You bring the cake, we bring the energy.
Centreville
Fairfax
Reston/Herndon
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What your child takes home
More than martial arts
Kicks and forms are the method. These four outcomes are the point, and they are built into every class plan.
Confidence
Every new belt is proof that effort pays off. Kids learn to stand tall, speak up and try hard things.
Focus & Discipline
Listening, self-control and follow-through, practiced in every class until they become habits at school and home.
Fitness & Coordination
Strength, balance, flexibility and coordination through kicks, forms and drills that feel like play.
Respect & Community
Bowing in, helping newer students, thanking instructors. A school where families know each other by name.
Three Northern Virginia locations
Find your location
Same curriculum and standards at every school, each with its own instructors, schedule and local community.
Location
Location
Fairfax
11397 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax, VA 22030
(703) 383-1300
Serving Fairfax, Fair Lakes, Fair Oaks, Greenbriar
Location
Reston/Herndon
2573 John Milton Dr, Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 373-2323
Serving Reston, Herndon, Oak Hill, Franklin Farm
Our team
Who we are
Our instructors and masters are certified by World Taekwondo in Seoul, and many of them grew up training right here at T.I.A. Our after-school staff are university students and graduates who live in the community they coach.
Coaching
Patient, encouraging and demanding in the right ways
Instructors know every student by name and rank. They correct with care, celebrate effort, and make sure each child is ready before a belt test, never rushed through one.
From T.I.A. parents
What families say
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My daughter absolutely loves coming here! The staff, instructors, and masters are all professional.
★★★★★
Yujin Hsieh
Parent
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My son loves being here. Sabumneems seem to be very dedicated and are attentive. It is a good place to make friends, too.
★★★★★
J K
Parent
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Our son has been going here 5 months and we have seen his confidence soar.
★★★★★
Kevin Kenney
Parent
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They are learning discipline, focus, and self-confidence in such a fun and supportive environment.
★★★★★
Clara Mehranian
Parent
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Parent questions
Quick answers before your first class
Still unsure? Call any location and a master will talk you through it.
All FAQs →What age can my child start Taekwondo?
Children can start at age 4 in our Tiny Tigers class (ages 4–6). Classes then progress to Children (7–12), Teens (13–19) and Adults (20 and up), so students always train with others at a similar stage of development.
Is Taekwondo good for confidence and discipline?
Yes. Every class follows a clear structure: bowing in, listening to the instructor, and earning each new belt through effort. Children practice focus, self-control and respect in every session, and parents regularly tell us they see the difference at home and at school.
Are beginner classes available?
Yes. Most of our students started with no experience. New students join a class matched to their age and rank, and instructors teach the basics step by step. Teens and adults are welcome as complete beginners too.
What should my child wear to their first class?
Comfortable athletic clothes such as a T-shirt and sweatpants or shorts. Taekwondo is practiced barefoot on the mat, so no special shoes are needed. Bring a water bottle and tie back long hair. You don't need a uniform for the free trial.
Do you offer trial classes?
Yes. Taekwondo In Action offers two free trial classes so your child can meet the instructors and experience a real class before you decide. Book online or call your nearest location.
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Start Your Martial Arts Journey
Your child’s first class is about meeting the instructors, learning a few basics and having fun. No experience or uniform needed, and the first two classes are free.