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Baystate Taekwondo Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 49 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Framingham, Massachusetts
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 — 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
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule baystatetaekwondoacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 508-766-0636
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 4–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Great place for kids to learn taekwondo and discipline from Master C and Grand Master Alves my son enjoys it he looks forward to going to his classes every week”
“Recently, the school introduced new classes for a Demo Team and Nunchucks, which have been a huge hit with my kids.”
Other martial arts here
“After seeing this and I have always wanted to do karate/ taekwondo.”
What students say
“Master Alves as well with Master C I have great respect for both of them.”
“First and foremost, the atmosphere at Baystate Taekwondo is incredibly welcoming and warm.”
“Master C and Mister Liam give each child attention and really highlight when kids are doing well and offer supportive feedback on exactly how they can improve when they need do.”
“My son is now proficient in the forms required for a high red belt, but more importantly, he enjoys the camaraderie and fun with his friends at the academy.”
“It's a disciplined but fun environment and my daughter has absolutely loved her instructors and the classes.”
“Baystate TKD includes an additional belt in its progression, which provides students with more experience than other schools, especially for competitions.”
From the reviews
Fantastic Taekwondo School for Kids! I am thrilled to write this review for Baystate Taekwondo, where both of my children attend classes. One is a black belt, and the other is a green belt, and they both actively participate in competitions. Our experience with Baystate Taekwondo has been nothing short of exceptional.
My son has been participating in Baystate TKD for over five years, and he also practices at home. This is where a dedicated parent's involvement, spending an extra 30-45 minutes every other day, can make a significant difference in their child's improvement.
Our son has been going to Bay State Taekwondo for just about 1 year and we've seen huge growth with his behavior, confidence and athletic ability. Master Alves and his wife are welcoming and run a great facility. We've been very pleased with our experience! Our son loved Master C from the moment he met him.
My son Has been training with Bay State since 2019 and since he started I’ve noticed so many positive changes on him. His over all behavior with our family and his friends have improved significantly. Master Alves ways of discipline are very respectful and responsible which we really appreciate and support.
New to taekwondo? Start at Baystate Taekwondo Academy
Baystate Taekwondo Academy 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 Baystate Taekwondo Academy
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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