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Bruce McCorry's Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Peabody, Massachusetts
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 — 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule brucemccorrys.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 978-535-7878
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 1–6 pm |
| Saturday | 7:30 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 9–11:30 am |
The classes they run
“It's not uncommon to see six instructors even on a slow day with 10 kids, and the instructors are long-time veterans, many in the school since they were kids.”
“Our son has been attending since he was a little over 3 years old, he loves being a little ninja and can’t wait to join the big kids!”
“Our six year old talks about one day joining the demo team and being an instructor.”
“I wholeheartedly recommend Bruce McCory Taekwondo school to anyone seeking not just self-defense skills, but also a community that fosters love, empathy, and personal development.”
Other martial arts here
“My daughter and I joined, she moved towards her black belt and I did the same while taking Kickboxing classes.”
“I wholeheartedly recommend Bruce McCory Taekwondo school to anyone seeking not just self-defense skills, but also a community that fosters love, empathy, and personal development.”
What students say
“The staff created a welcoming, supportive environment where she not only had fun but also learned valuable life skills—discipline, confidence, and respect among them.”
“The staff created a welcoming, supportive environment where she not only had fun but also learned valuable life skills—discipline, confidence, and respect among them.”
“Our kids love the physical games they play, the wide variety of snacks they provide, and they always have a smile when they're training.”
“Miss Sandra and Master McCorry are amazing and truly care about their facility and the kids!”
“The staff created a welcoming, supportive environment where she not only had fun but also learned valuable life skills—discipline, confidence, and respect among them.”
From the reviews
My daughter attended Bruce McCorry’s from kindergarten all the way through the end of her senior year of high school, and I can’t say enough about the positive impact the program had on her. She absolutely loved the after-school program and looked forward to the summer camps every year.
Master McCory Taekwondo school is nothing short of exceptional. My brother have experienced unparalleled care, understanding, and support from the masters here. Beyond teaching martial arts, they nurture personal growth and resilience, imparting invaluable life lessons.
My son started taking classes here at age 3. He was an extremely energetic kid that needed focus and guidance on how to control his body, quiet his mind, and channel emotions positively. Bruce Mccory’s martial arts gave him all of this and more in the last year and a half.
My child’s worked with Master McCorry’s team since last year. They’re a fantastic organization, working closely with each student to develop their skills, coordination , and fitness.
New to taekwondo? Start at Bruce McCorry's Martial Arts
Bruce McCorry's Martial Arts 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 Bruce McCorry's Martial Arts
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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