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CW Taekwondo at Boston
4.9 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo — 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
- 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
- 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 cwtkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (617) 876-4853
Hours
| Monday | 4–9:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 6–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | 12–3 PM |
The classes they run
“My children have been going to CW Taewando for many years now, although my youngest moved on to softball and gymnastics, my son continued all the way to receiving his Jr.”
“All aspects of taekwondo are taught, with somewhat more emphasis on competition sparring (one of the founding instructors went on to compete in the Olympics in Athens!”
“All aspects of taekwondo are taught, with somewhat more emphasis on competition sparring (one of the founding instructors went on to compete in the Olympics in Athens!”
Other martial arts here
“I've experienced both the Cardio Kickboxing and Tae kwon do classes, and I really enjoyed doing both types of workouts.”
What students say
“I've now stayed a member for over three years because of the excellent instruction, great friends, and welcoming community.”
“But inside, nearly every night of the week, there is an assemblage of people of all ages and backgrounds, putting all of their hearts into each workout.”
“As many other reviewers have said, the quality of the instruction is world-class, the community spirit is inspiring, and the price is a steal.”
“Three times a week with three different instructors gives you three great workouts with varying focus on upper body, lower body, and technique.”
“Three times a week with three different instructors gives you three great workouts with varying focus on upper body, lower body, and technique.”
“All aspects of taekwondo are taught, with somewhat more emphasis on competition sparring (one of the founding instructors went on to compete in the Olympics in Athens!”
From the reviews
I found C.W. by happenstance. I moved to the Boston-area 6.5 years ago knowing no one and on a whim, decided to give martial arts a try. I went to C.W. because it was a seven-minute walk from my apartment -- although I also liked that it was a non-profit and volunteer-run.
C.W. Taekwondo is a truly unique place. I began in the adult taekwondo program with no previous experience, hoping to get a work-out in a non-gym setting. I've now stayed a member for over three years because of the excellent instruction, great friends, and welcoming community.
My children have been going to CW Taewando for many years now, although my youngest moved on to softball and gymnastics, my son continued all the way to receiving his Jr. Black belt. The instructor are so knowledgeable, reliable, patient, encouraging and just overall good people.
I went here for a trial class in 2018, and have continued going to classes ever since. The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, the community is friendly, and it’s great exercise.
New to taekwondo? Start at CW Taekwondo at Boston
CW Taekwondo at Boston 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 CW Taekwondo at Boston
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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