Taekwondo classes and programs in Dunedin

Find the right place to start.

Dunedin Taekwondo Academy offers Taekwondo classes and programs for young beginners, kids, teens, adults, after-school families, summer camp families, self-defense students, private lesson students, and returning martial artists.

Not sure where you or your child fits? That is exactly what this page is for. Choose the class, program, or next step that matches the student’s age, schedule, goals, and starting point.

Young beginners Kids Taekwondo Teen/adult classes After-school pickup Summer camp Self-defense training Private lessons Saturday mornings in development
Grand Master Lemminn with young belt testers at Dunedin Taekwondo Academy
Start here

Every student has a different starting point.

Kids, teens, adults, beginners, and experienced students all need the same thing first: the right place to begin.

Young students during class at Dunedin Taekwondo Academy
Kids programs Confidence, focus, respect, and movement.
Adult Taekwondo student training at Dunedin Taekwondo Academy
Teen and adult classes Strength, skill, discipline, and progress.
Program Basics

What classes can I take at Dunedin Taekwondo Academy?

Dunedin Taekwondo Academy offers Taekwondo classes and programs in Dunedin, Florida for young beginners, kids, teens, adults, returning students, and experienced martial artists. Options include kids Taekwondo classes, teen and adult classes, after-school pickup, summer camp, self-defense training, and private lessons. Saturday morning classes are also in development as the academy expands its schedule.

Class fit guide

What are you looking for?

The right class or program depends on the student’s age, schedule, goals, comfort level, and starting point. Use this guide to find the best place to begin.

Still not sure?

That is normal. Tell us who the training is for, their age, experience level, goals, and schedule. We will help you choose the right class, program, or next step. Class times may change as the schedule grows, and Saturday morning classes are currently in development.

Self-defense training in Dunedin

Practical confidence. Real awareness. Stronger personal safety habits.

Dunedin Taekwondo Academy offers self-defense training throughout the year for teens, adults, families, students, and community members who want to build awareness, confidence, boundaries, movement, control, and practical personal safety habits.

Students practicing controlled sparring and self-defense movement at Dunedin Taekwondo Academy in Dunedin Florida
Offered throughout the year

Not fear-based. Skill-based.

Self-defense training should help people feel more aware, more capable, and more prepared without making the world feel scarier.

Self-Defense Basics

Can I take self-defense training at Dunedin Taekwondo Academy?

Yes. Dunedin Taekwondo Academy offers self-defense training in Dunedin, Florida throughout the year. These sessions are not currently offered as an ongoing weekly program, but the academy wants to hear from people interested in more frequent self-defense classes, workshops, and training options.

Awareness

Learn to pay attention sooner.

Training can help students notice surroundings, listen to instinct, understand boundaries, and respond with more confidence.

Confidence

Build calm under pressure.

Students practice moving with purpose, using their voice, setting boundaries, and staying mentally present.

Movement

Use the body with control.

Self-defense training supports balance, coordination, footwork, controlled movement, and better body awareness.

Preparedness

Practice before you need it.

The goal is not to create fear. The goal is to build practical habits, stronger awareness, and more confidence.

Want more self-defense classes?

Help us decide how often to offer it.

Self-defense training is offered throughout the year, and Dunedin Taekwondo Academy would love to make it available more often if there is enough local interest.

If you are looking for self-defense classes in Dunedin, Clearwater, Palm Harbor, Safety Harbor, or nearby Pinellas County communities, reach out and let us know. Your interest helps us plan future workshops, class options, and training dates.

Self-defense is not about panic.

It is about awareness, confidence, movement, boundaries, and knowing you have a place to train before you ever need those skills.

Private Taekwondo lessons in Dunedin

Focused training can change everything.

Private Taekwondo lessons at Dunedin Taekwondo Academy give students one-on-one support, clearer correction, stronger confidence, and focused time with an instructor who can meet them where they are.

Private Lesson Basics

Can I take private lessons at Dunedin Taekwondo Academy?

Yes. Private Taekwondo lessons may be available in Dunedin, Florida for young beginners, kids, teens, adults, returning students, and experienced martial artists who want more focused one-on-one instruction.

Private lessons can help with confidence, technique, forms, kicks, coordination, focus, belt preparation, self-defense awareness, and specific training goals. Availability may vary, so the best first step is to reach out and ask what options are currently open.

Confidence

More time to ask, try, and improve.

Some students need a quieter space to build confidence before they feel ready to push harder in class.

Technique

Cleaner correction. Faster clarity.

One-on-one instruction gives students more detailed feedback on stances, kicks, forms, balance, and movement.

Belt readiness

Focused help before the next step.

Private lessons can support students who want extra preparation before testing or help with specific skills.

Personal goals

Training built around the student.

Students can work on confidence, self-defense awareness, coordination, discipline, strength, or specific Taekwondo goals.

Taekwondo student practicing a flying side kick at Dunedin Taekwondo Academy
One-on-one support

Sometimes a student needs more than class time.

Private lessons give students space to slow down, ask questions, fix details, and build confidence with focused instruction.

Who private lessons help

A strong fit for real students with real goals.

Kids who need confidence

Helpful for children who are shy, nervous, distracted, new to martial arts, or still learning how to focus in a group setting.

Students preparing for testing

Helpful for students who want extra work on forms, techniques, footwork, kicks, confidence, and readiness before their next belt step.

Teens and adults starting fresh

Helpful for beginners who want a little personal guidance before joining regular classes or building consistency.

Students with specific goals

Helpful for students who want focused work on movement, self-defense awareness, flexibility, discipline, or a skill that needs extra attention.

Want private Taekwondo lessons?

Tell us who the lesson is for, the student’s age, experience level, goals, and schedule. We will let you know what private lesson options may be available and where the student should begin.

Are private Taekwondo lessons available at Dunedin Taekwondo Academy?

Yes. Private Taekwondo lessons may be available at Dunedin Taekwondo Academy for young beginners, kids, teens, adults, returning students, and experienced martial artists. Availability can vary, so reach out to ask about current options.

Who are private Taekwondo lessons best for?

Private lessons are a strong fit for students who want extra confidence, focused correction, belt preparation, help with specific techniques, beginner support, self-defense awareness, or more personal instruction.

Can private lessons help a child who is nervous about starting?

Yes. Private lessons can help nervous beginners feel more comfortable before or alongside group classes. One-on-one instruction gives students time to ask questions, practice basics, and build confidence.

Can private lessons help with belt testing?

Private lessons can help students work on forms, kicks, movement, technique, confidence, and areas that need extra attention before a belt test or next training milestone.

How do I ask about private lessons?

Contact Dunedin Taekwondo Academy with the student’s age, experience level, goals, and general availability. The academy can help you understand what private lesson options may be open.

Class fit guide

Which class or program fits best?

You do not have to figure it out alone. Start with the student’s age, schedule, comfort level, and goals, then choose the class or program that gives them the clearest place to begin.

Female student taking a self-defense class at Dunedin Taekwondo Academy
Start with the student

The best starting point is the one that fits real life.

Age matters. Schedule matters. Confidence level matters. Goals matter. The right fit makes it easier to show up, keep going, and build steady progress.

The right fit starts with the right details.

Tell us who the training is for, their age, schedule, experience level, and goals. We will help you choose the right class, program, or next step. Class times may change as the schedule grows, and Saturday morning classes are currently in development.

Why families choose the academy

The class matters. The instruction matters more.

Whether a student is here for kids Taekwondo, teen and adult classes, self-defense training, after-school pickup, summer camp, or private lessons, the quality of instruction shapes the experience.

Master BJ Lemminn and Instructor Ryan Koski at Dunedin Taekwondo Academy
Lead instructor and instructor

Students are taught, not processed.

Master BJ Lemminn leads with structure, precision, energy, and lifelong Taekwondo experience. Instructor Ryan Koski also teaches and supports students with steady guidance and a deep connection to the academy.

1982 Family-owned and serving Dunedin students for generations.
8th Grand Master James Lemminn founded Dunedin Taekwondo Academy.
7th Master BJ Lemminn is a 7th Degree Black Belt and lead instructor.
3rd Instructor Ryan Koski is a 3rd Degree Black Belt and longtime academy student.
Teaching quality

Good instruction helps students keep going.

The right class is not just about the schedule. It is about the environment, the instructor, the expectations, and the way each student is guided.

Students need structure, but they also need encouragement. They need correction, but they also need confidence. That balance is what helps training become progress.

For young beginners and kids

Confidence, focus, discipline, respect, movement, and positive structure.

For teens and adults

Strength, skill, consistency, self-defense awareness, and steady progress.

There is no one-size-fits-all student.

The right class gives each student a place to begin, but strong instruction is what helps them keep showing up, improving, and believing they can do more.

Class and program questions

Before you choose a class or program.

Choosing the right place to start depends on the student’s age, schedule, goals, experience level, and what kind of support they need.

Program Basics

Dunedin Taekwondo Academy offers Taekwondo classes and programs in Dunedin, Florida for young beginners, kids, teens, adults, returning students, and experienced martial artists. Options include kids classes, teen and adult classes, after-school pickup, summer camp, self-defense training, and private lessons. Saturday morning classes are also in development as the academy expands its schedule.

What classes and programs does Dunedin Taekwondo Academy offer?

Dunedin Taekwondo Academy offers kids Taekwondo classes, teen and adult classes, after-school pickup, summer camp, self-defense training, private lessons, and beginner-friendly martial arts training in Dunedin, Florida.

Which class is best for young beginners and kids?

Kids Taekwondo classes are a strong fit for young beginners and children who need confidence, focus, discipline, respect, movement, coordination, self-control, and positive structure.

Which class is best for teens and adults?

Teen and adult classes are a strong fit for students ages 14 and up who want strength, skill, discipline, confidence, self-defense awareness, stress relief, and structured training after school or work.

Are Saturday morning classes available?

Saturday morning classes are currently in development as Dunedin Taekwondo Academy expands its schedule. Class times may change as new options are added, so reach out before starting to confirm the current schedule.

Does Dunedin Taekwondo Academy offer after-school pickup?

Yes. The after-school pickup program supports local families with school pickup, homework time, structure, movement, and daily Taekwondo training.

Does Dunedin Taekwondo Academy offer summer camp?

Yes. Summer camp gives kids an active, structured summer experience with Taekwondo, games, challenges, board breaking, movement, activities, and fun.

Does Dunedin Taekwondo Academy offer self-defense training?

Yes. Dunedin Taekwondo Academy offers self-defense training throughout the year. These sessions help teens, adults, families, students, and community members build awareness, confidence, boundaries, movement, control, and practical personal safety habits.

Are private Taekwondo lessons available?

Private lessons may be available for young beginners, kids, teens, adults, returning students, and experienced martial artists who want one-on-one support with confidence, technique, belt preparation, self-defense awareness, or specific training goals.

Do beginners need experience before starting?

No. Beginners are welcome. Students can start at their current level and build strength, focus, confidence, discipline, technique, coordination, and consistency over time.

Where is Dunedin Taekwondo Academy located?

Dunedin Taekwondo Academy is located at 1446 Main Street, Dunedin, FL 34698, serving students and families from Dunedin, Clearwater, Palm Harbor, Safety Harbor, and nearby Pinellas County communities.

Still not sure which class fits?

Tell us the student’s age, schedule, goals, and experience level. We will help you choose the right class, program, or next step.

Ready to find the right fit?

The right starting point makes it easier to keep going.

You do not have to know the perfect class or program before you reach out. Tell us who the training is for, their age, experience level, schedule, and goals, and we will help you choose the right next step.

Whether you are asking about kids Taekwondo, teen and adult classes, after-school pickup, summer camp, self-defense training, private lessons, or future Saturday morning options, the first step is simple: start the conversation.

Young beginners and kids Confidence, focus, respect, discipline, movement, and positive structure.
Teen and adult classes Strength, skill, focus, discipline, stress relief, and steady progress.
Family support After-school pickup, summer camp, and practical options for busy families.
Focused training Private lessons and self-defense training for students with specific goals.
1446 Main Street, Dunedin, FL 34698 (727) 734-9704 dunedintkd@gmail.com