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Black Belt World TaeKwonDo
4.8 ★★★★★ 75 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Somerville, New Jersey
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo — 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
- 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 3–13) — 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
- 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 bbwtkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (908) 393-6191
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–9 PM |
| Thursday | 12–9 PM |
| Friday | 12–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Master Kim, Master O and the rest of the Masters are amazing with children and do an excellent job in building discipline, character, respect, and confidence in these kids.”
“They foster confidence and leadership in kids, creating opportunities for them to become instructors and join demo teams.”
“We started with private lessons to see my son's participation and interest for this program.”
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What students say
“Additionally, Master Kim, Manager Young and the rest of the staff organize special celebrations to create and maintain a sense of family among all the students, staff and parents.”
“When it comes to technique and coaching in Taekwondo they are super awesome.”
“Since starting, I’ve lost 15 pounds and have made significant progress in flexibility despite initial struggles.”
“Black Belt world has been a huge help in helping both my kids be respectful, disciplined and focused .”
“Additionally, Master Kim, Manager Young and the rest of the staff organize special celebrations to create and maintain a sense of family among all the students, staff and parents.”
“Master Kim and all his team are experts on their program and dedicated to make the kids achieving their task, developing self confidence and improving their behavioral deficits.”
From the reviews
I’m 53 years old. Originally I started Taekwondo with my grandson in upstate New York - class started as a fun activity and I never took it seriously because my thought was , “I’m too old , I have chronic rheumatoid arthritis , how far can I really go” . After a few classes my confidence grew .
Our son has been a member here for almost six years. He has so much confidence and a sense of self. He’s learned how to maintain focus and self control. The instructors maintain a family like atmosphere that allows the kids to get together for events outside of their regular classes.
I’m 56 years old and began my Taekwondo journey in 2016 with my grandson in upstate New York, initially treating it as a fun activity. I thought to myself, “I’m too old; I have chronic rheumatoid arthritis. How far can I really go?
My son is ten years old and has Autism Spectrum Disorder. It is quite challenging for my special need son to make the first step for a new program. In August 2016, we broke that anxiety with encouraging my son to try out at Black Belt World.
New to taekwondo? Start at Black Belt World TaeKwonDo
Black Belt World TaeKwonDo 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 Black Belt World TaeKwonDo
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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