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Ahn's Taekwondo NYC

5 ★★★★★ 59 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in New York, New York

Taekwondo school Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens

Affiliated school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized taekwondo organization or franchise (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon certification, World Taekwondo, or ITF). If credentials matter to you, ask which association the school belongs to and where the head instructor earned their black-belt (dan) rank and certification.

Plan your first class

  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
  • Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule ahnstkdnyc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 917-828-5351

Hours

Monday 2:30–7 pm
Tuesday 2:30–7 pm
Wednesday 2:30–7 pm
Thursday 2:30–7 pm
Friday 2:30–7 pm
Saturday 10 am–1 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and tournaments — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Taekwondo classes on the schedule at Ahn's Taekwondo NYC, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 22 mentions

“Bring my child to Supreme Martial Arts , has been the single best thing I have done as a parent , best thing I have invested for my sons.”

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Other martial arts here

Taekwondo schools are often multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Ahn's Taekwondo NYC — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the school's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want hapkido, karate, or judo alongside your taekwondo, confirm the current schedule with the school.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 59 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 4 mentions

“Master Ko is amazing, she is patient, caring and yet gives them the right amount of discipline.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Master Ko is not only highly skilled, but also incredibly patient, encouraging, and great with students of all ages.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 9 mentions

“The supportive atmosphere and structured training have made a positive impact on her physically and mentally.”

🧒 strong kids program 6 mentions

“This school is definitely good if you want to teach your kids focus and respect.”

certified & recognized school 13 mentions

“Our youngest is now a purple belt under the tutelage of Master Ko and Master Ryo… and we also recently enrolled his older brother — so we are *all in*!”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 16 mentions

“The instructors are patient, knowledgeable, and truly dedicated to helping each student grow in both skill and confidence.”

From the reviews

We cannot say enough positive things about Ahn’s Taekwondo and how valuable it has been for our family! Our youngest is now a purple belt under the tutelage of Master Ko and Master Ryo… and we also recently enrolled his older brother — so we are *all in*!! Thank you Ahn!

★★★★★ — Eva, Mar 2025

My daughter has been attending this Taekwondo class for a year, and the progress she has made is incredible! The instructors are patient, knowledgeable, and truly dedicated to helping each student grow in both skill and confidence. She has developed discipline, strength, and perseverance while also having fun.

★★★★★ — Cindy, Feb 2025

Bring my child to Supreme Martial Arts , has been the single best thing I have done as a parent , best thing I have invested for my sons. His listen skills , his respect for himself and others, and his willingness to try challenging task increase every week.

★★★★★ — Luciana, May 2021

I've had a fantastic experience at Ahn’s. Master Ko is not only highly skilled, but also incredibly patient, encouraging, and great with students of all ages. The classes are well-structured, combining discipline, fitness, and fun.

★★★★★ — Daria, Aug 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 59 reviews →

New to taekwondo? Start at Ahn's Taekwondo NYC

Ahn's Taekwondo NYC comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. If you've never trained or set foot in a dojang, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build fundamentals (stances, blocks, kicks, and basic forms) for weeks, sparring eases in gradually and with gear on, and instructors keep it controlled and safe. Third, all ages and all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

See their beginner class info

Your first taekwondo class at Ahn's Taekwondo NYC

Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Taekwondo is a martial art and a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Ahn's Taekwondo NYC

20 Avenue A, New York, NY10009

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