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Champions Martial Arts Hell's Kitchen
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
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- Website & schedule championstkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 347-557-6806
Hours
| Monday | 2–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 2–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 2–8 pm |
| Thursday | 2–8 pm |
| Friday | 2–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My 3 year old is very shy and does not enjoy participating in group events, especially with kids she does not know.”
“5 years old in the little tiger program and she really enjoyed it.”
“Having been enrolled in the adult classes for three months, I’m delighted.”
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What students say
“Master Cue does a really amazing job of keeping the young kids entertained, disciplined, and most importantly motived to get to the next level.”
“My 11 year old son has made great progress in a year since first signing up from having no experience to getting his green belt and participating in a tournament.”
“Our son has a friend that attends here and him and his family really enjoy the classes and their son has excelled quite well and is rising in his belt ranks.”
“Watching my daughter develop confidence, discipline, and perseverance has been incredible.”
“I took my 4yo here for a trial class and I was really hoping he'd like it, but the sensei/master seemed to be a bit too much for our son at this time.”
“Master Cue does a really amazing job of keeping the young kids entertained, disciplined, and most importantly motived to get to the next level.”
From the reviews
I've been bringing my 4-year-old son to classes here for about two years now and I'm very happy with the results. He's learned a lot and the master is very kind and professional.
I took my 4yo here for a trial class and I was really hoping he'd like it, but the sensei/master seemed to be a bit too much for our son at this time. I do think that this will be a better fit for him when he's older.
Master Gabriel is a really amazing teacher! He’s really kind and understanding with all his students! Me and my sister take the adults classes with Master Gabriel and I can’t express how much fun it is learning taekwondo but even as adults we are still learning about how important our values are and how important is…
Tae Kwon Do has become so much more to our family than just a black belt, a sport, or a test. It has been a true journey, full of challenges, growth, and meaningful life lessons. Watching my daughter develop confidence, discipline, and perseverance has been incredible.
New to taekwondo? Start at Champions Martial Arts Hell's Kitchen
Champions Martial Arts Hell's Kitchen 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 Hell's Kitchen
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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