Fun & Fitness Combine to Teach Lifelong Values
Taekwondo classes in Lee's Summit that build focus, confidence, and self-control — for kids ages 4 through adults. Your first class is free.
First Class Free • Ages 4 to Adult • 45-Minute Classes
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Tell us a little about your family and we'll get your free first class on the calendar.
Or call 816-500-1197
More Than a Martial Arts School
Taekwondo transforms your child through personal excellence, character-building, and community-driven accountability — all inside fun, challenging, friendship-building classes.
Vertical Taekwondo is committed to providing excellent instruction to students and real support for the parents behind them. Led by Mr. Catana, the school teaches Taekwondo as a way of life that pushes students of every age toward excellence.
Our Programs
Build Character and Leadership Qualities
Belt rank makes effort visible. Students set a goal, train for it in front of their classmates, and earn it on a standard that doesn't move. Along the way they learn to lead a warm-up, help a newer student, and speak up with their shoulders back.
Mr. Catana is highly skilled, patient, and incredibly motivating. He focuses not only on effective techniques but on values like discipline, respect, and perseverance. I highly recommend Vertical Taekwondo!
Benefits of Vertical Taekwondo
Goals
Belt ranks turn effort into visible, earned progress — for kids and adults alike.
Community
Families train together and hold each other accountable on and off the mats.
Instruction
A 3rd-degree black belt with nearly 20 years of teaching leads every class.
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Online Exclusive Offer — View Our Schedule & Pricing Options
Tell us a little about your family and we'll get your free first class on the calendar.
Or call 816-500-1197
Visit Our Lee's Summit Dojang
- 1159 NE Rice Rd., Lee's Summit, MO 64086
- 816-500-1197
- Monday – Friday: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Sunday: Closed