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Champions Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Franklin Square, New York

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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
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  • Website & schedule championstkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 516-502-4976

Hours

Monday 2–9 pm
Tuesday 2–9 pm
Wednesday 2–9 pm
Thursday 2–9 pm
Friday 2–9 pm
Saturday 10 am–1 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 Champions Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 31 mentions

“My daughter has participated since October and her improvement in school during the year and with activities at home has been astonishing.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“I've attended several classes and it's great for any adult looking to be more active, get in shape and learn self defense.”

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🎓 Belt Testing

“My kids are so proud of themselves when they earn a new belt.”

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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 Champions Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“I've attended several classes and it's great for any adult looking to be more active, get in shape and learn self defense.”

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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 47 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 14 mentions

“Instructor Austin is a great and professional instructor teaching great discipline and awesome moves, I know my son applies them to me at home what he has learned.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“The atmosphere is welcoming, the instruction is top-notch, and the positive energy is contagious.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 7 mentions

“The atmosphere is welcoming, the instruction is top-notch, and the positive energy is contagious.”

📘 strong forms & technique 2 mentions

“I am amazed with all the things my girls have learned so far, from forms to even korean words/numbers.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“In the last year my son has improved physically, grown in confidence, made more friends and is doing better in school.”

certified & recognized school 11 mentions

“Master Austin is wonderful, guiding them and keeping them on their toes.”

From the reviews

My daughter has participated since October and her improvement in school during the year and with activities at home has been astonishing. She is more keen on her listening skills and more motivated to succeed in class and even her creativity has opened up more.

★★★★★ — Lulu, Jul 2021

Champions Martial Arts/ Instructor Austin is amazing! He is patient, friendly and kind and has a way of making Taekwondo fun. My daughter who joined since she was 5 loves going to class and has learned and gained so much. Highly recommend!

★★★★★ — Chai, Mar 2024

Highly recommend this place! My daughters are very excited every time they have class. Great instructor and clean environment!

★★★★★ — Li, Mar 2024

Champions Martial Arts Franklin Square has been helping students learn more than self-defense. Students develop not only their tae kwon do skills, but their strength, their focus, their confidence, their self-discipline, etc. Instructor Austin cares about the students and encourages them to be and to do their best.

★★★★★ — Instructor, Nov 2024

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New to taekwondo? Start at Champions Martial Arts

Champions Martial Arts 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first taekwondo class at Champions 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.

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 Champions Martial Arts

380 Franklin Ave, Franklin Square, NY11010

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