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Apex Taekwondo Studio
5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Woodside, New York
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo · Kukkiwon-certified — based on the school's own site and student reviews. Taekwondo systems (Olympic/World Taekwondo, ITF, and ATA/Songahm) differ in forms, sparring rules, and tournaments; if lineage matters to you, confirm it with the school. ATA vs WT vs ITF, explained →
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 (ages 3–17) — 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
- 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
- Poomsae & forms forms (poomsae) practice — the patterns at the heart of taekwondo and your belt testing
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule apextaekwondostudio.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (945) 325-8220
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I’m so happy that their new morning adult class is opening soon, making it easy for me to take classes once my child goes to school.”
“I’m so happy that their new morning adult class is opening soon, making it easy for me to take classes once my child goes to school.”
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What students say
“On top of the amazing instruction, the facility is always clean, beautiful, and welcoming.”
“Child friendly school, instructors are very professional of their work and excellent in teaching kids as young 4 years old.”
“Having been away from exercise for a long time, I deeply appreciate how Master Han guides the class to fit my personal physical pace.”
“On top of the amazing instruction, the facility is always clean, beautiful, and welcoming.”
“You can really see how much they care about each child and how dedicated they are to teaching, not just taekwondo skills but also respect, discipline, and confidence.”
From the reviews
Apex Taekwondo Studio is the absolute best for adult martial arts! I’m so happy that their new morning adult class is opening soon, making it easy for me to take classes once my child goes to school.
Highly recommend Apex Taekwondo Studio! Master Han teaches authentic Korean-style Taekwondo while truly emphasizing manners and etiquette. The classes are so fun and engaging that my child has developed a wonderful spirit of challenge and resilience.
We’re so happy we found Apex Taekwondo! I truly trust them to teach my 4 years old son. Master Han and all of the instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and calm.
I had a great experience in the Adult Taekwondo class! The gym is very clean, and everyone is friendly and welcoming. The instructor explains everything clearly and makes each step easy to understand. The class is fun, and the learning environment is very positive. I’m looking forward to coming back and learning more.
New to taekwondo? Start at Apex Taekwondo Studio
Apex Taekwondo Studio 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.
Your first taekwondo class at Apex Taekwondo Studio
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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