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Challenge TaeKwonDo
5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in East Meadow, 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
- 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 4–17) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule challengetaekwondocenter.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 718-650-0160
Hours
| Monday | 2–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 2–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 2–9 pm |
| Thursday | 2–9 pm |
| Friday | 2–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son had so much fun doing high kicks and learning the 16 basic motion , and the belt system helped him set his goals and see his progress.”
“There are two different groups: Little Tigers (ages 4 to 7) and a separate group for ages 8-12.”
“They even have a self defense program for teens and kickboxing for adults.”
“They take the time to provide plenty of one-on-one attention and make sure every student understands the techniques, regardless of experience level.”
“I highly recommend this school to anyone interested in learning Taekwondo, self-defense, and discipline in a supportive community.”
“Belt testing is honestly the most emotional part for me.”
Other martial arts here
“They even have a self defense program for teens and kickboxing for adults.”
“I highly recommend this school to anyone interested in learning Taekwondo, self-defense, and discipline in a supportive community.”
What students say
“Master Kim is a great teacher with lots of patience and is very skilled and knowledgeable.”
“The best thing as a parent is watching your child grow we love Taekwondo and the joy it brings to our family every day is a Challenge and our son is ready for it .”
“They are self motivated and so proud of their achievements and it brings tears to my eyes to see them learn and remember complicated kick combos and forms.”
“The best thing as a parent is watching your child grow we love Taekwondo and the joy it brings to our family every day is a Challenge and our son is ready for it .”
“Both instructor Vito, instructor Alberto, and master Kim are very nice and I always look forward to coming to class.”
“As an adult student, I was looking for a way to improve my fitness, build discipline, and learn something new, and this school has exceeded my expectations.”
From the reviews
My son started his Taekwondo journey at this convenient location last month. So far it's been a great experience. He looks forward to his classes and enjoys his time when there. Master Kim, Instructor Vito and Instructor Alberto are all amazing. They are great with children and very caring individuals.
I’ve had an amazing experience training here as a female Taekwondo student. The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and supportive, creating an environment where everyone feels welcome and encouraged to grow.
"Taekwondo" is an amazing martial arts! specially "CHALLENGE TAEKWONDO". They not only teach you discipline but respect and self-confidence while keeping you actively fit! My son had so much fun doing high kicks and learning the 16 basic motion , and the belt system helped him set his goals and see his progress.
I signed my son up for this Taekwondo school right after it opened, and I honestly feel really lucky we found it when we did. I was just looking for something to help my son with all his endless energy, and this place ended up being exactly what he needed. From the very beginning he was excited to go.
New to taekwondo? Start at Challenge TaeKwonDo
Challenge 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 Challenge 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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