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Chris Gates Tae Kwon Do Health Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Greenlawn, New York
Plan your first class
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 7–14) — 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
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule chrisgates.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 631-757-4222
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 7:30 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–2 pm |
The classes they run
“I have been attending this school since I was 4 (Tiny Tiger) 6+ years now and will continue long after I earn my black belt.”
“I have been attending this school since I was 4 (Tiny Tiger) 6+ years now and will continue long after I earn my black belt.”
“MTC - weapons, sparring, and demo teams - fantastic for all ages and levels.”
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What students say
“Excellent place teachers and owner great friendly and caring.”
“Beyond teaching them the art of tae kwon do, they have helped instill values of focus, positivity, respect and teamwork.”
From the reviews
One of the best decisions I have ever made was signing up at Chris Gates Tae Kwon Do Health Center. I've been training here for 15 years now and I am still learning new things every day. The values that I have taken from all of my experiences will forever stay with me through everything I encounter in my life.
I have been attending this school since I was 4 (Tiny Tiger) 6+ years now and will continue long after I earn my black belt. Read review that you get one in under a year? (maybe Theo Golding went to a different Chris Gates TKD or runs a competing school - sure seems like he never stepped a foot into our classes!!!
My Grandson has been going there since he was 4. He is now 16 and works for Chris. Chris has been wonderful with all his kids. He expands out of just TKD. If it is Halloween, he talks about safety issues. He takes the opportunity to give further instructions. He helped to make my Grandson into a real gentleman.
We have been sending our boys to tae kwon do at Chris Gates for almost four years. Beyond teaching them the art of tae kwon do, they have helped instill values of focus, positivity, respect and teamwork. They have fostered a confidence that will help them in every area of their lives.
New to taekwondo? Start at Chris Gates Tae Kwon Do Health Center
Chris Gates Tae Kwon Do Health 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.
Your first taekwondo class at Chris Gates Tae Kwon Do Health 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.
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