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Anthony Quatrochi's Martial Arts Institute
4.9 ★★★★★ 62 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Wappingers Falls, New York
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most schools welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 4–12) — 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's taekwondo classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule aqmai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 845-298-2177
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–10 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–10 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–10 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am–5 pm |
The classes they run
“My family’s experience with AQMAI started when my son, at age 4 or so, was invited to try out a class with his buddy, who’s older brothers were already at the school.”
“My family’s experience with AQMAI started when my son, at age 4 or so, was invited to try out a class with his buddy, who’s older brothers were already at the school.”
“My daughter started off in the special needs class and now she is thriving in the adult class.”
“Shihan Quatrochi and all the wonderful instructors really do a great job in teaching me, and all the other students, jujitsu and self-defense skills.”
Other martial arts here
“The instructors are knowledgeable and do a great job teaching Jiu-Jitsu in a way that’s both fun and effective.”
“Shihan Quatrochi and all the wonderful instructors really do a great job in teaching me, and all the other students, jujitsu and self-defense skills.”
What students say
“He loved it from the first class, and he continued to train there until he left for college (and still checks in when he is back).”
“My family’s experience with AQMAI started when my son, at age 4 or so, was invited to try out a class with his buddy, who’s older brothers were already at the school.”
“The instructors at AQMAI, led by Shihan Quatrochi, are able to take complex techniques and break them down into basic principles.”
“Watching my kids grow up, in both confidence and capability, and to mature in such a healthy environment has been a pure joy.”
“While many schools are concerned with contests or tournaments, AQMAI focuses on self defense, using whatever is necessary to stay safe.”
“AQMAI has given me a great deal of confidence in my own abilities, and in doing so I have been given fantastic experiences that I wouldn't trade for the world.”
From the reviews
They say there are no mistakes in life.. Certainly true when I decided to sign my grandson up for summer camp. Now enrolled in the junior class. The journey began, a path to follow for anyone needing focus, confidence and a feeling of being understood. Protecting the body .. but the mind and soul.. all inclusive.
Anthony and the entire staff have gone out of their way to make my son feel accepted. In just his first month as a student there he has made so much progress. We drive 30 minutes to get there, despite there being another dojo right in our town, because they are Anderson Certified and have the patience and the drive to…
I have been going to AQMAl since 2021, and it is the best martial arts school around. Shihan Quatrochi and all the wonderful instructors really do a great job in teaching me, and all the other students, jujitsu and self-defense skills.
My family’s experience with AQMAI started when my son, at age 4 or so, was invited to try out a class with his buddy, who’s older brothers were already at the school. He loved it from the first class, and he continued to train there until he left for college (and still checks in when he is back).
New to taekwondo? Start at Anthony Quatrochi's Martial Arts Institute
Anthony Quatrochi's Martial Arts Institute comes up as a beginner-friendly school, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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.
Your first taekwondo class at Anthony Quatrochi's Martial Arts Institute
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.
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