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Columbia Tae Kwon Do
5 ★★★★★ 261 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Rensselaer, 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 (ages 3–18) — 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 columbiatkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 518-750-4222
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughters, Penelope and Alanna, learned not only the fundamentals of Tae Kwon Do but also important values like discipline, respect, and confidence.”
“If I wasn’t moving away my son would be in part of this amazing establishment until he was a teenager.”
“It helped with strength, flexibility, perseverance and self defense.”
Other martial arts here
“It helped with strength, flexibility, perseverance and self defense.”
What students say
“Master Yates and Master Yun are both amazingly patient and go out of their way to make each child feel special.”
“Columbia Tae Kwon Do in East Greenbush is the best place for children of all ages.”
“The classes are well structured, and Master Yun does an excellent job creating a supportive environment where kids feel motivated and proud of their progress.”
“My daughters, Penelope and Alanna, learned not only the fundamentals of Tae Kwon Do but also important values like discipline, respect, and confidence.”
“This school is a great spot for our kids to learn a skill, develope discipline and have fun with other children in a safe and energetic environment.”
“I really like how Master Yun’s approach that combines discipline and encouragement teaches his students to be proud of working hard to achieve something they can be proud of.”
From the reviews
We absolutely love Master Yun and all of the instructors. They take pride in teaching people of all ages. My 7 yr old daughter has been going for almost 2 years now and the progress she has made is unbelievable!
My son had the best experience at Columbia Tae Kwon Do. His teachers were so land caring and my son’s confidence really grew the months he was there. If I wasn’t moving away my son would be in part of this amazing establishment until he was a teenager.
Both my boys earned Black Belts at Columbia TKD. It played a major role is who they are today. It helped with strength, flexibility, perseverance and self defense. The Masters have a great understanding of each kid and know how hard to push them to reach their highest level of success.
Taekwondo here had both my daughters improve with self-defense and lots of respect also my older daughter had gotten her black belt after 6 years of practice and hard-work all thanks to Master Yun and all the other masters . I recommend this for all kind of ages to learn a lot!
New to taekwondo? Start at Columbia Tae Kwon Do
Columbia Tae Kwon Do 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 Columbia Tae Kwon Do
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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