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Champion Taekwondo Center

5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Dorchester, Massachusetts

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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  • 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
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  • Website & schedule championtaekwondocenter.godaddysites.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (857) 264-7555

Hours

Monday 9 AM–8:30 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–9 PM
Thursday 9 AM–9:15 PM
Friday 9 AM–5 PM
Saturday 1–5 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and tournaments — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Taekwondo classes on the schedule at Champion Taekwondo Center, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 3 mentions

“I took my kid here and I love the service and the teach my kid so much cool stuff (recommend to come here)”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“I will be sharing my experiences for almost Two years joining, I’ve been working out, I took some self defense Classes, It’s a place where you feel comfortable, welcome and safe!”

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Other martial arts here

Taekwondo schools are often multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Champion Taekwondo Center — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“I will be sharing my experiences for almost Two years joining, I’ve been working out, I took some self defense Classes, It’s a place where you feel comfortable, welcome and safe!”

Other schools that also teach self-defense →

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the school's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want hapkido, karate, or judo alongside your taekwondo, confirm the current schedule with the school.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 8 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 3 mentions

“The school emphasizes discipline, respect, and personal growth, etc.”

From the reviews

I have been part of Champion Taekwondo Center for over six years, and it has been an incredibly rewarding experience. The instructors are highly skilled and passionate about teaching, ensuring that each student receives individualized attention and guidance.

★★★★★ — Walter, Dec 2024

I will be sharing my experiences for almost Two years joining, I’ve been working out, I took some self defense Classes, It’s a place where you feel comfortable, welcome and safe! It feels like home! It’s highly recommended to sign yourself up!! Minga

★★★★★ — Domingas, Oct 2025

I took my kid here and I love the service and the teach my kid so much cool stuff (recommend to come here)

★★★★★ — Octavia, Mar 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 8 reviews →

New to taekwondo? Start at Champion Taekwondo Center

Champion Taekwondo Center 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first taekwondo class at Champion Taekwondo Center

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.

Taekwondo is a martial art and a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Champion Taekwondo Center

413 R Bowdoin St, Dorchester, MA02122

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