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Changs Taekwondo America
4.7 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Methuen, Massachusetts
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
- Membership memberships run around $100/mo — many schools also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-student rates
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule changstkdamerica.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (978) 655-1473
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Thankful for the staff and families of Changs Taekwondo America for welcoming all families and showing my daughter has strong and capable she is!”
What students say
“Thankful for the staff and families of Changs Taekwondo America for welcoming all families and showing my daughter has strong and capable she is!”
“Thankful for the staff and families of Changs Taekwondo America for welcoming all families and showing my daughter has strong and capable she is!”
“You couldn't have a better Grandmaster than Grandmaster Chang and Master Catherine.”
“The instructors and other students are kind and respectful no mater your fitness level.”
From the reviews
I spent 11 amazing years at Chang's TaeKwonDo America! You couldn't have a better Grandmaster than Grandmaster Chang and Master Catherine. I learned so much from them and they also became family to me!
Sinceramente tengo que decir que mi hijo, su comportamiento ha cambiado bastante gracias a este tipo de disciplina de Taekwondo , así como también ya él pide permiso para tomar las cosas, es mucho más Respetuosos, es la pena tiene casi un año practicando este tipo de disciplina Taekwondo .
We signed up our son for Chang’s Taekwondo America two and a half years ago and it was one of the best decisions we’ve made for our autistic son. He wasn’t very coordinated and had trouble doing jumping Jax’s. He is now a black belt! We love all the teachers and it is a very welcoming environment for young and old.
Mu daughter has been going to Chang's taekwondo America for 2 months now. She absolutely loves going! They are amazing here and encourage her to do her best. Definitely reccomend to anyone who is looking for a great extracurricular activity for their children!
New to taekwondo? Start at Changs Taekwondo America
Changs Taekwondo America 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.
Your first taekwondo class at Changs Taekwondo America
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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