Logo with a silhouette performing a high kick in front of stylized flames, and text reading "FIRE TAEKWONDO".

It is not about being better than anyone else. It is about being better than you were yesterday!

Our Mission Statement: Fire Tae Kwon Do is a traditional martial arts school embracing the ancient traditions of the Asian Arts. We are inspired by decades of traditional training by our cadre of internationally recognized and certified instructors, with well over 50 years of experience.

Step onto the mat and begin your transformation. Our Taekwondo instructors provide a structured, supportive path to genuine mastery. You won't just improve fitness; you'll build the mental discipline and unbreakable focus required to achieve your black belt goals. Through diverse, high-quality programs, we strive to ensure that every student unlocks their full potential—both in the dojang and in life.

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Programs

  • Beginner Class

    Beginners’ student s are from white belt to Orange belt. Students in the beginners’ classes focus on the basics of Kicks, Punches, and blocks as well as the basic stances and footwork required for introductory forms and sparring techniques. The Beginners classes are where students learn the concepts of discipline, focus and hard work to achieve their goals.

  • Intermediate Class

    Intermediate students are from Green Belt to Purple belt. At these ranks students begin to work on more advanced techniques like jumping kicks while working on improving the foundation that they began in the beginner classes. Staff and stick weapons are integrated in training if the student has an interest.

  • Advanced Black Belt Classes

    Advanced students are Blue Belt and above. These classes include more advanced techniques including Spinning and arial kicks as well as more advanced forms, and more complicated weapons. Advanced students are given more responsibility in leading classes as they prepare for their transition to black Belt.

  • Competition Classes

    Competition classes focus on several variations of competitive sparring. We train in WTF rules Olympic Tae Kwon Do, Point sparring, Ippon One point wins sparring and foam Weapons sparring. All students are expected to wear approved safety equipment that can be purchased from our onsite store.

  • Weapons Classes

    Mister Hopkins and most of the black belts are avid Kenjutsu practitioners. We teach weapons every Thursday night , focusing primarily on Japanese sword, but also training in Enscrimna stick fighting , and all of the traditional Okinawan weapons like bo staff, Nunchacku, Sais, Kama’s and Tonfa.

Memberships

Fire Tae Kwon Do offers affordable rates for both single students and Family rates. We offer a free first week of classes. Students who refer new family or friends, get a 50% off for a month when a referral signs up for classes.

Single Students can train at all qualifying classes for the rate of $50 per month.

Family and friends rates are $5 off per friend or family with a rate of $45 per month.

Family and friends promote a bonding experience that inspires a friendly competitive nature within classroom environment.

 

Contact Us

Address
202 South Main Street
Marion, Ohio 43302

Telephone
(220) 257-8384

Hours of Operation

Tuesday: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Thursday: 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Weapons Thursday: 7:30 - 8:30 PM

We’d love to hear from you! Reach out for more information and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.