
Taekwondo · Gettysburg, PA · 20+ Years Teaching
One free class. Zero contracts.
Kids’ Taekwondo in Gettysburg that builds confidence, focus, and discipline — taught by Master Jay So for 20+ years. Try a class free and see if your child lights up here.
Structure · Emotion · Knowledge · Legacy — the NEXTStep way
Book a Free Intro Class★★★★★ 5.0 on Google · 125+ family reviews
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Ages 4+ · No card · No contracts · Parents welcome mat-side
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No contracts. No pressure. Just a free intro class.
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NEXTStep Martial Arts · 44B Natural Springs Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325 · (717) 457-0023
Why families choose the dojang
What your child earns here
자신감 · Confidence
Earned, not given
Every stripe and board break is a small mountain climbed in front of peers. That feeling walks into school.
집중 · Focus
Practiced weekly
Every class runs the same way: bow in, listen, work, bow out. Attention is a skill — we train it.
존중 · Respect
Lived, both ways
Instructors bow to students too. Children rise to the respect they’re shown.
The first visit
How the free intro class works
Book a free intro
Pick a class that fits your week. Takes about 30 seconds.
Come try a class
Your child jumps in with kids their age while you watch from the parent area.
Get a simple start plan
If it’s a fit, we map out the first belt together. No contracts, ever.

Monday through Friday, after school
Weekly schedule
Monday
Wednesday
All times Eastern. We’ll confirm your request before your visit. Times may change during holidays and testing weeks.
Verified Google reviews
In parents’ words
“Next Step has been such a blessing for our family. Since my daughter started last October, I’ve seen her confidence grow in ways I never imagined. She looks forward to every class, and it makes me so happy to see her thriving in such a positive environment.”
5.0 on Google
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Questions, answered
Is the intro class really free?
Yes. Your child’s first lesson and evaluation is completely free — no card, no obligation, and no contracts if you decide to continue.
What should my child wear?
Comfortable athletic clothes they can move in. We train barefoot on padded mats — everything else is provided.
What ages do you accept?
We start at age 4. Tiny Tigers is ages 4–6 and Junior Warriors is 7–12, with class choices matched to the student’s age.
Can I stay and watch?
Absolutely — parents are welcome at every class, not just the first one. You’ll see exactly how we teach.
My child is shy. Will they be okay?
Shy kids are often the ones who grow the most here. Classes are structured and patient, and instructors meet every child where they are.
What happens after the intro class?
If it’s a fit, we’ll walk you through a simple start plan. No contracts, no pressure — families stay because kids love it.
The first step is free.
The rest is earned.
Book a time that fits your week — we’ll call or text to confirm your child’s first class.
Book a Free Intro Class