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Champions Martial Arts Chinatown
5 ★★★★★ 53 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in New York, New York
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 championstkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 516-680-6747
Hours
| Monday | 1–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 1–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 1–8 pm |
| Thursday | 1–8 pm |
| Friday | 1–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He strikes the perfect balance of being warm and encouraging while also maintaining discipline, helping instill confidence, respect, and life skills in the kids.”
“My daughter looks forward to Taekwondo every week and attends the Little Tigers class.”
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What students say
“Master Goo is very patient with all his students and he also enjoys teaching each and every class.”
“All the students are welcoming and supportive of each other and foster competition in a positive way all due to the leadership of Master Koo.”
“All the students are welcoming and supportive of each other and foster competition in a positive way all due to the leadership of Master Koo.”
“Our son is learning respect, kindness, and how to be good to his friends, family, and his sister.”
“Master Koo promotes and models professionalism, kindness, hard work, politeness, encouragement, cooperation, patience, transparency, and a genuine sincerity.”
“The classes are fun, well-organized, and the school is always clean.”
From the reviews
My son Justis is 10years old and he loves this program. The children are welcoming and the instructor is sweet, professional and knows his stuff.
My 3 years old son walked across the street and saw the big banner. I never thought I would send my son to learn martial arts at this age. After my research, we decided to visit the studio. Master Koo greeted us. While he was with a student, he gave me his number and asked me to text him with any questions.
It was such a gift when our family stumbled into Master Koo’s tae kwon do studio. We didn’t seek out his instruction, a friend of ours took our then four year-old with them while their child was participating and immediately our daughter was interested and asked to join in after seeing all the excitement on the mat.
Master Koo is a phenomenal teacher. We have tried many different kinds of early childhood classes and we have not encountered anyone as skilled as Master Koo! He makes our 3-year-old feel welcome, confident, and cared for and is teaching him more than just the physical skills, but also how to be a good listener, a…
New to taekwondo? Start at Champions Martial Arts Chinatown
Champions Martial Arts Chinatown 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 Champions Martial Arts Chinatown
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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