What We Do
Work out together
All of our classes are age and gender inclusive. We offer a unique environment emphasizing families working out together as equals while learning self defense skills in the traditional art of TaeKwonDo.
We offer an after school program, and all day camp for school break days and during the summer. These programs are completely flexible in scheduling. Students may attend as needed from 1-5 days a week.
Participants MUST be registered TaeKwonDo students.
Classes at our school are not separated by age. This makes our dojang a unique environment for a family to learn together as equals.
After School & Summer/Day Camp
Children are picked up from school and dropped of at the Dojang (Studio).
Upon arriving at the Dojang, student either start on homework, or if they don't have homework they read books.
After homework we provide an organic, healthy snack.
After snack, the students participate in either 2:30 class or 4:30 class and are ready for pick up when class ends.
Day Camp available all summer long AND on school release days
The Day Starts
Children are dropped off at the Dojang (Studio) between 8:30-10:00 AM.
Morning activities vary. Sometimes we do crafts, sometimes they spend a couple hours of unstructured play time.
Daily Field Trips
Once all participants for the day arrive, we leave the studio for daily field trips to parks, lakes, playgrounds, museums, etc.
Lunch
Lunch is usually eaten at our field trip location.
TaeKwonDo Class
After returning from our daily activity, we provide a healthy, organic snack before the children participate in 4:00 class. Children are ready for pick up when class ends at 5:00.
About Us
Our Mission
To teach the traditions of the Korean Martial Art of TaeKwonDo and strengthen confidence, self-discipline, and respect for others, through the physical, mental, and spiritual challenges faced and overcome in TaeKwonDo training.
The Dojang
Classic TaeKwonDo Studios
At Classic TaeKwonDo Studios, we offer traditional TaeKwonDo training passed on to Mrs. Carolyn Boston from Grand Master Moon Kyu Kim. Our TaeKwonDo instruction emphasizes attitudes of respect and discipline while giving students positive feedback and technical support. Training will result in increased self discipline, self control, and respect for others.
Head Instructor
Mrs. Carolyn Boston
Classic TaeKwonDo studios is owned and operated by Mrs. Carolyn Boston. Mrs. Boston has been teaching TaeKwonDo for over 40 years and has had a full time TaeKwonDo school in South Minneapolis during that time. Mrs. Boston remains passionate about the Art of TaeKwonDo and committed to providing her students excellent instruction in TaeKwonDo techniques as well as instilling a sense of pride in their accomplishments. Mrs. Boston has been a student of Grand Master Moon Kyu Kim for 40 years and has trained under his Master Instructor in Munich, Germany.
Instructor
Ms. Mikaela Boston
Mikaela (left) has been at the dojang since she was 1 week old. She began training at age 5.
She earned her 1st Dan black belt under Mrs. Boston and Grand Master Moon Kim in 2014.
Mikaela is an integral business partner and co-instructor. She develops the programming for the youth summer camp and day camps.
Instructor
Mr. Jarydd Boston
Jarydd has been learning TaeKwonDo for 28 years. He has always had a love of teaching which has led him to earning his Master’s degree in Education and he has been teaching full time since then.
Jarydd earned his 1st Dan Blackbelt in 2012 and has been working at Classic TaeKwonDo Studios for over 17 years. He currently coordinates technology and leads camp activities while also being a co-instructor.
Recent Updates
Solar Energy & Air Purification
Classic TaeKwonDo Studios has installed solar panels to help move towards cleaner, more renewable energy solutions.
We emphasize recycling and composting with our youth programs and encourage youth to minimize waste.
To keep our students as safe as possible on the days we hold class indoors, we have UV Sanitation installed in our air filtration system.
Press and Reviews
Classic TaeKwonDo - A true family business
A true family business
Organized sports have never really been an option for Carolyn and Kirt Boston's three children -- Jarydd, Mikaela, and Liam, -- but they definitely haven't lacked activities since the family has always been committed to spending time together in a variety of ways, including hiking, camping, backpacking and practicing taekwondo.
As owner of the Classic TaeKwonDo Studios in Minneapolis for more than 15 years, Carolyn Boston said the demands of teaching taekwondo after school every day and into the evening led to a "no sports" policy for her kids, although Jarydd and Mikaela (who were home-schooled, as is Liam) did participate on a cross-country ski team with South High School once they could get themselves to practice. Boston, of Minneapolis, has no regrets about their family's organized-sports decision because she believes her kids thrived in their pursuits of many different interests.
"I really believe kids need free time to come up with their own ideas," she said. "If they are completely overscheduled, they don't know what they are supposed to do if you don't tell them."
With the beginning of the school year approaching, many families will be registering their children for sports, music or dance classes; some parents may also plan to volunteer as coaches or committee members.
While all of these activities can be worthwhile, parents should be careful not to over-commit their kids (or themselves) since more often than not, the tradeoff will be family time.
Boston has incorporated her perspective about the value of kids and parents spending time together into her taekwondo classes; parents of the children who participate in her daily 4:30 p.m. classes often take the class, as well. "You know, your kids really aren't at home with you for very long," said Boston, whose son Jaryyd is hoping to attend law school out-of-state next year. "I'm just a big believer in doing everything you can do to be together."
Julie Pfitzinger for the Minneapolis Star Tribune August, 2011
How lucky we are to have this gem in our neighborhood. My whole family has just started studying TaeKwonDo at this studio. We so appreciate the community, instruction and teachings we are receiving there.
Terri D. 10/7/2017
Terri D.
Hours,Location, & Fees
Class Hours
TaeKwonDo summer classes are held outdoors at Todd Park (56th & Chicago) or indoors at the Dojang at 5253 Chicago if the weather is not conducive.*
Summer Class Schedule
Monday
4:00-5:00 All Belts
5:30-6:30 All Belts
Tuesday
4:00-5:00 All Belts
5:30-6:30 All Belts
Wednesday
4:00-5:00 All Belts
5:30-6:30 All Belts
Thursday
4:00-5:00 All Belts
5:30-6:30 All Belts
Friday
4:00-6:00 All Belts (Special Activities)
Saturday
9:30-10:30am All Belts
Summer Classes
All Belt
Summer classes are open to all ranks
Friday Special Class
Friday classes rotate between special activities. Such as sparring, practical self-defense, and board breaking.
*Outdoor Class
Classes are held outdoors at Todd Park (56th & Chicago) as long as weather allows. Classes move indoors if there is rain, if the heat index is in excess of 99° F, or if the Air Quality Index is 100 or higher
Regular Class Hours
Monday
2:30-3:20 All Belts
4:30-5:20 All Belts
5:30-6:20 Beginners
6:30-7:20 Advanced
Tuesday
2:30-3:20 All Belts
4:30-5:20 All Belts
5:30-6:20 Advanced
6:30-7:20 Beginners
Wednesday
2:30-3:20 All Belts
4:30-5:20 All Belts
5:30-6:20 Beginners
6:30-7:20 Advanced
Thursday
2:30-3:20 All Belts
4:30-5:20 All Belts
5:30-6:20 Advanced
6:30-7:20 Beginners
Friday
2:30-3:20 All Belts
4:30-6:00 All Belts Special
6:00-6:45 Instructor Class
Saturday
9:30-10:30 All Belts
Regular Classes
All Belts
These classes are open to all belt levels. Focus is on application of basics to different patterns and situations.
Beginners
Beginner classes are geared toward beginner level belts (White, Yellow, Orange). Advanced belts attending beginner class will either assist with teaching basics or work independently.
Advanced
Advanced classes are structured for advanced belts with a solid grasp of basics (Green belt and up). These classes will move quickly and are designed to provide a challenge for our advanced studenst.
Friday Special Class
Friday classes rotate between special activities. Such as sparring, self-defense/Hapkido, and board breaking. All belts are welcome to come to any of these classes any week.
Instructor Class
These classes are for brown belts and up. Focus is on how to teach, as well as progression towards advanced ranks. Solid understanding of basic and advanced combinations are required and will not be taught in this class.
5253 Chicago Ave. So, Mpls.
We are on Bus Line 5 and only 3 blocks from the Parkview Kowalski's. There is plenty of parking which makes for easy pick up and drop off.
Our Dojang (school) is located at:
5253 Chicago Ave S,
Minneapolis, MN 55417612-810-2051
Please stop by, call or email
classictkdstudios@gmail.com any time for more information.
Pricing
New Student
3 Month Introduction
Includes
- 3 months of unlimited classes
- Uniform
- 4 Introductory lessons
1st Family Member - $270
Additional Family Members 50% off - $135
Monthly Fees
After 3 Month Intro
UNLIMITED Classes
1st Family Member - $90/month
2nd Family Member 30% off - $63/month
3rd Family Member 50% off - $45/month
4th+ Family Members FREE
