The best taekwondo schools in New York
Ranked by the members who actually train there — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 17,995 reviews of New York schools. Minimum 20 reviews to qualify, real taekwondo schools only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.
#1 Ultimate Taekwondo martial arts
5 ★★★★★ 566 reviews · Lake Grove, NY
“My daughter started here about a month ago and loves it! The teachers are great with the children. They are humorous and continually encourage the children through positive reinfor…” — Allison
#2 Korea Taekwondo - KTKD Flushing
5 ★★★★★ 508 reviews · Flushing, NY
“This has been the best investment for my kids. Honestly have to say as a professional that works with children on various settings, one thing I knew my sons needed was core strengt…” — Lena
#3 Vision Taekwondo Rego Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 459 reviews · Rego Park, NY
“We are thrilled to have joined Vision Taekwondo in Forest Hills! Our 5 year old daughter is the happiest girl when she has her weekly classes! We love seeing her thrive and enjoy h…” — Marina
#4 NewYork TaeKwonDo Center & NYK Kickboxing
5 ★★★★★ 367 reviews · Corona, NY
“New York Tae Kwon Do is an amazing center. I recommend this center to all the parents around the neighborhood, Master Kim and his family are such amazing people, they are very frie…” — Andrea
#5 World Class Taekwondo
5 ★★★★★ 286 reviews · Tonawanda, NY
“My family and I have belonged to Master Chong's World Class Taekwondo for about3 years. In this short time we have grown to love it very, very much. All the Masters and instructors…” — Greg
#6 Elite Martial Arts of Brooklyn
4.9 ★★★★★ 296 reviews · Brooklyn, NY
“We love Elite Martial Arts! This is a family run business that truly loves all of their students. the facilities are always clean, the staff is friendly and the payment process is …” — Wakemia
#7 Glory Martial Arts Center Staten Island
5 ★★★★★ 263 reviews · Staten Island, NY
“Best gym on the island! I train here as well as both of my kids! Instructors are professional, friendly, on time and run a fantastic cirriculum to learn brazilian jiu jitsu and mua…” — Joe
#8 Long Island MMA and Fitness Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 294 reviews · West Babylon, NY
“I’ve been training at Long Island MMA for around 7 months now and I can honestly say it’s been one of the best decisions I’ve made for my fitness and MMA journey. The coaches are e…” — Brandon
#9 Columbia Tae Kwon Do
5 ★★★★★ 261 reviews · Rensselaer, NY
“We absolutely love Master Yun and all of the instructors. They take pride in teaching people of all ages. My 7 yr old daughter has been going for almost 2 years now and the progres…” — Kiley
#10 Professional Martial arts Taekwondo Center
5 ★★★★★ 256 reviews · New York, NY
“My son is a student at Professional Taekwondo and has a good time there. Instructors are friendly, professional and patient with beginners. My son is learning great life skills, co…” — Josh