Taekwon‑Do ITFPalma de Mallorca
Classes from age 3. We are a non-profit taekwondo club where children, young people and adults learn technique, respect and confidence at two venues: Aragó and Santa Catalina. The first trial class is free.
- Registered sports clubBalearic Islands Register of Sports Entities no. DC-3421
- Safe environmentChild protection in line with Spanish law (LOPIVI), with our own protection officer
- Sports insuranceAll members have sports accident insurance with Previs (Previsión Balear)
- ScholarshipsFor minors in vulnerable situations, with limited places and each case reviewed individually
A group for every age
Taekwon-Do is a martial art for all ages. Each group has the pace, games and level of challenge suited to its stage.
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Ages 3 to 5
Tots
Do-Kids programmeMotor skills, values and first steps in Taekwon-Do through play, in 45-minute sessions.
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Ages 6 to 9
Children
Do-Infantil programmeCoordination, balance and first patterns (tul), with play as a tool and respect for your partner as the rule.
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Ages 10 to 12
Pre-teens
More technique, patterns (tul) and controlled sparring. Consistency to move up through the belts.
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Ages 13 and 14
Teens
A group of their own to channel their energy, gain confidence and share goals.
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Ages 15 and over
Adults
Evening and morningSelf-defence, fitness and martial arts technique, at any level.
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€65 a month2 classes a week
3 classes a week cost €90; 4 classes, €120. The annual registration fee includes your sports accident insurance, and the amount depends on the month you join. Is the fee an obstacle? Ask us about scholarships.
Book a free trial class
Taekwon-Do for the whole family
At Escola Balear many mums and dads train at the same club as their children. Each one practises in their own age group, but they share the same activity, the same values and the same challenges, such as preparing for the next belt together.
You don't need experience or to be fit to start. If your child already trains with us, ask us about the adult classes.
Two venues in Palma
Teens and adults train on alternate days at each venue, so you can combine both and train four days a week.
| Group | Monday and Wednesday | Tuesday and Thursday |
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| Totsages 3 to 5 | 17:15–18:00Waiting list |
17:15–18:00Waiting list |
| Childrenages 6 to 9 | 18:00–19:00Places available |
18:00–19:00Waiting list |
| Pre-teensages 10 to 12 | 19:00–20:00Waiting list |
19:00–20:00Waiting list |
| Teensages 13 to 14 | — | 20:00–21:00Places available |
| Adultsages 15 and over | 20:00–21:00Waiting list |
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| Adults, morningages 15 and over | 08:30–09:30 09:30–10:30Ask about places |
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Aragó
Carrer d'Aragó, 135, ground floor A07005 Palma
Classes are taught by Fabricio Pastrana, 6th Dan.
| Group | Monday and Wednesday | Tuesday and Thursday |
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| Totsages 3 to 5 | 17:15–18:00Places available |
17:15–18:00Waiting list |
| Childrenages 6 to 9 | 18:00–18:50Places available |
18:00–18:50Places available |
| Pre-teensages 10 to 12 | 19:00–19:50Places available |
19:00–19:50Places available |
| Teensages 13 to 14 | 20:00–21:00Places available |
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| Adultsages 15 and over | — | 20:00–21:00Places available |
| Adults, morningages 15 and over | — | 09:30–10:30Places available |
Santa Catalina
Carrer del Parc, 8, ground floor07014 Palma
The venue is run by Ayelen Mesanza, 2nd Dan, with Juan Manuel Corbalán, 2nd Dan.
In schools too
An after-school activity only for pupils of each school. Enrolment is handled by the school itself, but you can ask us any questions on 628 98 10 64 or at info@tkd-balear.es.
Colegio San Agustín
Monday to Thursday, 16:30 to 17:30, with Ayelen Mesanza.
Carrer de Mateu Enric Lladó, 30.
CEIP Es Vivero
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 15:30 to 16:30, with Juan Manuel Corbalán.
Carrer Crèdit Balear, 15.
A non-profit club
Escola Balear is the sporting name of Grupo Deportivo Balear de Taekwon-Do ITF. Our purpose is to use Taekwon-Do as a tool for education, inclusion and personal development, especially for children and young people, with our own teaching method for each age group. We comply with the Spanish and European regulations that apply to us as a club.
Our guarantees
- Registered sports clubBalearic Islands Register of Sports Entities, no. DC-3421.
- Registered civic entity in PalmaListed in the Municipal Register of Civic Entities, no. 2249/26.
- Licensed premisesBoth venues hold the licences required for their activity.
- Public liability insuranceThe club's own policy covering all its activities.
- Sports insurance for everyoneEvery member has sports accident insurance with Previs.
- Child protectionWe comply with Spain's child protection law (LOPIVI), with a child protection officer and a clear sexual offences certificate for the whole team.
- Data protectionWe process your data in line with the GDPR and only to manage your enrolment.
- Qualified instructorsBlack belts with international Dan grades, trained in our own teaching method for each age group.
Scholarships so nobody is left out
We sign agreements with social organisations so that minors in vulnerable situations can practise Taekwon-Do free of charge. The scholarship covers the monthly fee, the dobok, the belt, the licence, the insurance and grading exams.
Scholarship places are limited. If there is availability, we review each case individually and in confidence.
Scholarship students train on equal terms, and nobody in the group knows who they are.
Families and the social organisations supporting them can apply.
Apply for a scholarshipA safe environment for your children
We apply a Comprehensive Compliance and Safe Environment Manual in line with Spanish Organic Law 8/2021 on child protection (LOPIVI), with zero tolerance of any form of violence.
- All staff hold a clear sexual offences certificate.
- We communicate with families only through the club's official channels, never by private messages with minors.
- We only publish images with the families' written consent.
- On outings and at events there is at least one adult for every ten minors, and written authorisation is required.
Child Protection Officer
María Fernanda Domínguez deals in confidence with any report or suspicion of risk. You can also write anonymously.
proteccion@tkd-balear.es
628 98 10 64. In an emergency, call 112.
See all our commitmentsWhat people say about us
Both our venues are rated 5 stars on Google. Here are some reviews from families and students.
★★★★★
Estoy muy contenta con la Escuela Balear de Taekwondo. El trato que dan a los niños es excelente: son muy respetuosos, cariñosos y, al mismo tiempo, transmiten disciplina y valores. Mi hijo asiste allí y está encantado; ha ganado confianza, coordinación y muchas ganas de aprender. (…)
★★★★★
Estamos encantados con la escuela, Ayelen y Juan son excelentes instructores, mi hija está súper motivada y disfruta muchísimo ir a sus prácticas!
★★★★★
He probado en varios lugares de Palma y, por lejos, es lo mejor que encontré. Sabumnim Fabricio marca la diferencia por su forma de enseñar, su dedicación y experiencia. Excelente nivel y muy buen ambiente. 100% recomendable.
Frequently asked questions
From what age can you start?
From age 3, in the Tots group (Do-Kids programme). There is no upper age limit: the adult group is for ages 15 and over, and many people start with no experience.
What if my child is shy or very energetic?
That's very common. Groups are organised by age and every class follows the same structure, with games that have a purpose. It helps shy children build confidence little by little, and helps very energetic ones channel their energy and wait their turn. The trial class is a no-obligation way to see for yourself.
How much does it cost?
€65 a month per student, with two classes a week (€90 with three classes and €120 with four). The annual registration fee includes sports accident insurance, and the amount depends on the month you join. If the fee is an obstacle, ask us about scholarships.
Can I try before signing up?
Yes, and the first trial class is free. Fill in the form or call us on 628 98 10 64 and we'll suggest a group and a day.
What do I need to bring to the first class?
Comfortable sportswear and water. We train barefoot. You don't need a dobok (uniform) to try a class: if you enrol afterwards, you can get one at the club.
Are students insured?
Yes. All members have sports accident insurance with Previs (Previsión Balear), included in the annual registration fee. You cannot be a member without insurance.
How often are belt gradings held?
Grading sessions are held every two months. Each belt has a minimum training time, from 3 to 12 months depending on the grade, and the instructor decides when each student is ready. July and August don't count towards that minimum time.
How long does it take to reach black belt?
A consistent student who starts as a child reaches black belt between the ages of 13 and 14. An adult needs around 57 months of training, the ITF standard.
Do you have to compete?
No. Competitions are voluntary: those who want to compete do, and everyone else trains just the same.
Do you close in summer?
No. The club is open all year round.
What happens if the group is full?
We put you on the waiting list and let you know as soon as a place is free. In the meantime, there may be space in the same age group at the other venue.
What if I can't come for a month or two?
You can pay the place-holding fee, €30 a month, and keep your place, your group and your timetable. If you cancel, your place goes to the waiting list, and if you come back within 6 months you pay the holding fee for the months you were away. There are exceptions for justified injury or illness. More details in the membership terms.
Do I need experience or to be fit?
No. Taekwon-Do adapts to any age and fitness level, and every student progresses at their own pace.
Is taekwondo the same as ITF Taekwon-Do?
They share the same origin, but they are two different styles. ITF Taekwon-Do is the traditional style of the International Taekwon-Do Federation, founded in 1966: it is based on patterns (tul), self-defence and sparring in which punches to the head are allowed. Olympic taekwondo belongs to World Taekwondo and has different competition rules. At Escola Balear we teach ITF Taekwon-Do.
What is ITF Taekwon-Do?
A martial art of Korean origin that combines hand and foot techniques, patterns (tul), self-defence and controlled sparring. ITF stands for International Taekwon-Do Federation.
Come and try a class
Leave us your details and we'll call you to suggest a group and a day. If the group is full, we'll put you on the waiting list.
- Phone
- 628 98 10 64
- Message us on WhatsApp
- info@tkd-balear.es
- Venues
- Carrer d'Aragó, 135, 07005 Palma
Carrer del Parc, 8, 07014 Palma
Already know which group you want? Enrol directly on the club's platform:
Enrol at Aragó Enrol at Santa Catalina