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Black Belt America - Elizabethport
4.9 ★★★★★ 64 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Elizabeth, New Jersey
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
- 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 4–13) — 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
- 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 masterparkstkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (908) 354-0203
Hours
| Monday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 5–6:15 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Shim has been a wonderful and safe place for my children to come and complete their homework while engaging in Martial Arts.”
“My best memories as a child and teen, was coming directly here after school for every lesson.”
“Excellent Olympic Sparring TKD program running in SMAA school !”
“Shim's has taught me to be confident in myself, to have courage, to protect myself and defend others.”
“Excellent Olympic Sparring TKD program running in SMAA school !”
Other martial arts here
“Getting to the classes are a little bit harder now With the new times that they have, but over ‘‘tis is a good karate school for the price.”
What students say
“This TKD is about community and offers so much more than just your traditional martial arts classes.”
“My sons have represented Shims in Taekwondo tornament in the States and will be at the Nationals as well.”
“Since January 2016, I've lost about 30lbs and it has been greatly in part because of my training with Master Vin and other great instructors.”
“A great school run by Master Alfaro who is a disciplined and a strong instructor.”
From the reviews
This is a great school. I, an adult, have benefited greatly from the knowledge of the instructors. Since January 2016, I've lost about 30lbs and it has been greatly in part because of my training with Master Vin and other great instructors.
Excellent Olympic Sparring TKD program running in SMAA school !!! My daughter has been able to achieve so much training in their Invictus Sport TKD program. During 2.
Shim's has truly taught me discipline and respect for others. My best memories as a child and teen, was coming directly here after school for every lesson. Shim's has taught me to be confident in myself, to have courage, to protect myself and defend others.
Great school, instructors and staff!! My kids have learned so many life skills and training there. It's more than just a school, it's a family.
New to taekwondo? Start at Black Belt America - Elizabethport
Black Belt America - Elizabethport 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 Black Belt America - Elizabethport
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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