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Chung Choi's Tae Kwon Do Academy
4.7 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Vestal, New York
Plan your first class
- 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 choitaekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 607-797-3000
Hours
| Monday | 12:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 12:30–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“By the time I write this review, my son will have completed a whole year.”
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What students say
“Master choi is an excellent master of taekwondo I am a old student of his”
“I can't recommend this place enough, and he's great with kids too!”
“I've studied several arts under several different teachers, and Master Chunsik Choi was my tae kwon do instructor from the late 90s into the mid 2000s.”
“The mental focus makes the time and work pass so quickly you can’t believe class is over.”
From the reviews
By the time I write this review, my son will have completed a whole year. This Taek Won Do academy with Master Choi is one of best places in terms of instructing. The atmosphere of the class is good and kids individual differences are acknowledged. I can see discipline and motivation develops incrementally over time.
Master Choi has physically demanding classes, for adults and children. The mental focus makes the time and work pass so quickly you can’t believe class is over. Beginners are welcomed at this place. My son and I both started as beginners and worked to a black belt level of fitness and training.
Studied under Master Choi in the 90’s. Fantastic teacher and even better person. Generous to a fault. Glad his school is still going strong. You won’t find any human being that deserves more respect than this man.
I'm a true 'mixed martial artist'. I've studied several arts under several different teachers, and Master Chunsik Choi was my tae kwon do instructor from the late 90s into the mid 2000s. Master Choi is an exceptional man; he is a phenomenal martial artist, first let me say that. Secondly, he leads by example.
New to taekwondo? Start at Chung Choi's Tae Kwon Do Academy
Chung Choi's Tae Kwon Do Academy 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 Chung Choi's Tae Kwon Do Academy
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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