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McClellan's Taekwondo Academy
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McClellan's Taekwondo Academy

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About

McClellan's Taekwondo Academy in Columbus, OH offers training in both MMA and karate disciplines, led by a large team of certified instructors with extensive black belt rankings. The coaching staff includes owner and chief instructor Christie McKelvey (5th Degree Black Belt), Jim McClellan (7th Degree Black Belt), and numerous Level 1-4 certified instructors, ensuring students receive expert guidance across all skill levels. This comprehensive instruction combines technical martial arts training with character development in a structured yet supportive environment.

reviewsWhat Members Say

Members consistently praise the academy's family friendly atmosphere and expert instruction that balances martial arts skills with character development. Reviewers highlight how instructors are great with children, helping them build confidence and social skills through engaging, fun lessons. Multiple parents mention transformative effects on their children's behavior, with specific appreciation for the patience and structure provided by the McClellan family. Adult members enjoy challenging workouts in classes that maintain a positive, supportive community environment where students develop both as martial artists and as people.

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David Perdue

7 years ago

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Great school with great people. The McClellan's are steadfast in their approach to the art and yet loving in how to deliver the message and lessons. They are awesome and I recommend them often. As a Master myself, I would enroll my son or daughter...oops, my grandson or grand daughter... there without hesitation. I trust their knowledge, skill, experience, approach, attitude and the most important thing, their humanity! I would trust them to guide and mentor my grandchild to be an awesome people. Not just good fighters, an awesome person. You won't be be disappointed.

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Katie Sain

a year ago

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McClellan’s Taekwondo Academy is the epitome of a lively, fun, family-friendly environment for people of all ages to learn martial arts! The instructors teach discipline, respect, and kindness towards others while simultaneously teaching the skills of taekwondo with incredible expertise. I cannot speak highly enough of this school and strongly urge anyone interested in the sport to come take a class! You will be so glad you did!

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Rocky Crotty

6 years ago

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Most amazing experience! My 4 year loves his new karate class, little ninjas. The instructors are great with kids and great at keeping them engaged in learning. We did the 2 month program for unlimited classes for only $99 total. The most reasonably priced karate in gahanna.

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Adam Honeycutt

4 months ago

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We love McClellan's Taekwondo Academy! Miss M and her family are amazing instructors. They've helped our twin 5 year old boys really come out of their shell and be more confident. The instructors are great with working with kids. They've had so much fun with it that Mom and Dad have even started taking the adult classes. (Which are amazing and a great workout.) Our family can't recommend McClellan's Taekwondo Academy enough!

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Erin Smith

a year ago

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I cant say enough wonderful thinks about McClellan TKD My son was one of their first students, and he had a lot of oppositional defiance issues The patience, the structure, and most importantly; the fun they provided in every lesson has transformed him over the years into a teen that everyone comments on how kind, polite, and respectful he is. The atmosphere here, the community if parents, and most importantly the McClellan family themselves, create such a positive and safe environment for kids to grow into the people that make positive impacts in the lives of others. I cannot praise these guys enough. Anything less than 5 stars for these guys is clearly just an angry person who doesnt want to trust the process or rules and wants to bring others down with them .

Contact

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5564 N Hamilton Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230, USA

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scheduleHours

Monday: 4:30 – 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 4:30 – 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 4:30 – 8:00 PM

Thursday: 4:30 – 8:00 PM

Friday: Closed

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

groupCoaches & Instructors

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Christie McKelvey

Owner & Chief Instructor

5th Degree Black Belt

Former elementary school teacher who followed her dream of opening her own taekwondo school.

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Jim McClellan

Level 4 Certified Instructor

7th Degree Black Belt

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Marianne McClellan

Level 4 Certified Instructor

3rd Degree Black Belt

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Sean Malone

Level 4 Certified Instructor

4th Degree Black Belt

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Matt Spanos

Level 4 Certified Instructor

3rd Degree Black Belt

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Beth Calderone

Level 4 Certified Instructor

2nd Degree Black Belt

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Mike Calderone

Level 4 Certified Instructor

2nd Degree Black Belt

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Alex Nuttle

Level 4 Certified Instructor

3rd Degree Black Belt

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Christian Calderone

Level 3 Certified Instructor

3rd Degree Black Belt

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Alisha Bhagnani

Level 3 Certified Instructor

3rd Degree Black Belt

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Brennan Gibson

Level 3 Certified Instructor

3rd Degree Black Belt

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Reese Calderone

Level 3 Certified Instructor

3rd Degree Black Belt

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Taylyn Bruner

Level 3 Certified Instructor

2nd Degree Black Belt

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Robert Gary

Level 3 Certified Instructor

2nd Degree Black Belt

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Tanner Ackley

Level 2 Certified Instructor

3rd Degree Black Belt

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Carol Bucher

Level 2 Certified Instructor

2nd Degree Black Belt

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Hongxin Zhu

Level 2 Certified Instructor

3rd Degree Black Belt

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Kyleigh Nuttle

Level 1 Certified Instructor

2nd Degree Black Belt

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Griffin Everett

Level 1 Certified Instructor

2nd Degree Black Belt

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Steve Davis

Level 1 Certified Instructor

1st Degree Black Belt

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Oliver Gibson

Level 1 Certified Instructor

2nd Degree Black Belt