Martial Arts Schools in Charlottesville picked by BestProsInTown
“Amazing everyone is so kind! When i started i was so nervous, but i got out of my shell very fast! I made many friends, and reached my first degree black belt! I have gotten so far and have so much good stuff to say about this place!!! Five stars AMAZING DEFINITELY GO!! edit: They have amazing events like ninga night and belt in a week camp and many more!!”
“We are incredibly grateful to Senseis Dave and Ellen and to the entire school for creating such a wonderful environment for our children to learn, grow, and thrive.
It has been a truly wonderful place of learning; not only for our children, but for us as parents as well. Our children have thoroughly enjoyed being part of such a welcoming, positive, and supportive group. We have seen them grow not only in their karate skills, but also in confidence, discipline, respect, and character.
A sincere thank you to Senseis Dave and Ellen for their dedication, guidance, and positive influence on our children. We feel very fortunate to have found such a great community.
1,000% recommended to any parent looking for a place that will help their children grow into confident, respectful, disciplined, and upstanding individuals! 🥋”
“International Black Belt Center in Charlottesville is one of the rare schools teaching traditional Taekwondo in the lineage of Grandmaster Kwon, Jae-Hwa, one of General Choi’s most distinguished students. Unlike many modern sport-oriented or contact-based programs, this traditional approach is non-contact, deeply disciplined, and appropriate for all ages. It combines physical training with focus, balance, respect, and a calm, almost Zen-like quality that is increasingly hard to find.
What makes this school especially meaningful is that the benefits go far beyond exercise. Traditional Taekwondo has been associated with improved concentration, academic performance, self-discipline, and neurological development. For children and adults alike, it offers a powerful way to strengthen both body and mind in a supportive, structured environment. If you are looking for authentic Taekwondo rooted in tradition, character development, and lifelong growth, this school is truly special.”