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Family Martial Arts & Fitness

Build Confidence, Discipline & Focus at Rise Martial Arts

Family-owned Songahm Taekwondo in Des Peres. Programs for kids, teens, and adults — any age, any fitness level can begin.

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Family-Owned in Des Peres Since 2017 • Songahm Taekwondo • Ages 4 to Adult

Family-Owned Since 2017Songahm TaekwondoAges 4 to AdultCertified ATA InstructorsFamily-Owned Since 2017Songahm TaekwondoAges 4 to AdultCertified ATA Instructors

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Welcome to Rise

More Than a Martial Arts School

At the core of our training is personal development. We teach life skills like confidence, discipline, and focus that affect every part of our students' lives — long after they've finished training. Anyone can begin martial arts: any age, any fitness level.

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Kids ages seven to twelve holding a focused taekwondo stance
A folded taekwondo belt resting on the dojang floor
The clean, open training floor at the Des Peres dojang
Students lined up with belts and trophies after a rank ceremony

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Our Programs

All programs
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Ages 4–6

ATA Tigers

A program built for young kids — strong visual cues and character-based lessons that keep children engaged while they build coordination, focus, and confidence.

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Kids ages seven to twelve holding a focused taekwondo stance

Ages 7–12

Martial Arts for Kids

A specialized curriculum for ages 7–12 focused on positive mental attitude, high goal-setting, perseverance, self-control, and confidence.

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Ages 13+

Teen & Adult

High-intensity fitness and real-world self-defense in a fun, focused environment. Traditional meets modern — for ages 13 and up, any fitness level.

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Discipline & Confidence

Build Character and Leadership Qualities

Leadership is trained the same way a side kick is: in small, repeated corrections. Students learn to lead warm-ups, help newer belts, and hold themselves to the standard when nobody is checking.

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In Their Words

“My son has been attending Rise about seven months. He is ADHD, and during our time here I've witnessed growth in all areas — his confidence has improved immensely. Master Lee and all of the instructors are patient and committed, and character development is embedded in every class. I am happy I decided to enroll my son at Rise Martial Arts!”

Jackie Sharp, Parent

Why Choose Us

Benefits of Rise Martial Arts

Goals

Clear rank progression gives every student something concrete to train toward.

Community

A family-owned school where instructors know every student by name.

Instruction

Certified ATA instructors teaching an age-specific Songahm curriculum.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Martial Arts & Life Skill Tips

Recent Blog Posts

Teen and adult students training self-defense with focus pads

Why Senior Citizens Can Benefit From Martial Arts

Balance, mobility, and social connection are three of the strongest predictors of independence later in life. Martial arts training works on all three at once.

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Protect Your Heart with Martial Arts

A martial arts class alternates hard effort and recovery for a full hour. That interval structure is the part your heart notices.

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The Positive Effects of Martial Arts for a Child in School

Teachers usually notice it before parents do: the child who can wait their turn, reset after a mistake, and finish what they started.

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Des Peres, MO

Visit Our Des Peres Dojang

11741 Manchester Rd, Des Peres, MO 63131

636-226-6599

Monday – Thursday
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday
1:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
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