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Danvers SunTae Kwon Do

5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Danvers, Massachusetts

Taekwondo school Free trial Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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 (ages 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
  • Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule danverstaekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (978) 210-5903

Hours

Monday 9 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–8 PM
Thursday 9 AM–8 PM
Friday 8 AM–7 PM
Saturday 8–11 AM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and tournaments — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Taekwondo classes on the schedule at Danvers SunTae Kwon Do, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 6 mentions

“My kids are not very athletic but thanks to his patience and guidance, they mastered the authentic Tae Kwon do thanks to him.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“I highly recommend Danvers Sun Taekwondo to those looking to learn self defense, increase focus, and build confidence.”

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Other martial arts here

Taekwondo schools are often multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Danvers SunTae Kwon Do — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“I highly recommend Danvers Sun Taekwondo to those looking to learn self defense, increase focus, and build confidence.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the school's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want hapkido, karate, or judo alongside your taekwondo, confirm the current schedule with the school.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 8 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 2 mentions

“My child started his training more than 2 years ago with Master Hong and it has been a great learning experience.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 7 mentions

“Very good martial arts school with a great facility and a great supportive community!”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“My son loves going to Taekwondo and adores Master Hong.”

competition & tournament success 2 mentions

“With our family holiday celebrations and competitive regional tournaments, we strike a balance of hard work and fun.”

certified & recognized school 6 mentions

“He has been going there for 3 years now and Master Hong is an incredible instructor.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 4 mentions

“5 stars for helping to teach my son focus, respect, and kindness to others in addition to all the other tenets of Taekwondo!”

From the reviews

The instructor is top notch. He is famous and well known in Korea. He was part of national team representing Korea. My kids are not very athletic but thanks to his patience and guidance, they mastered the authentic Tae Kwon do thanks to him. I highly recommend him!

★★★★★ — Isao, Jul 2021

Grand Master Hong, an 8th degree Black Belt from Korea, has created a clean and safe training space that is fully appointed with all of the equipment necessary to instruct his students using evidence backed techniques that result in superior training results.

★★★★★ — Ivy, Aug 2024

Sun Taekwondo Academy has been amazing for my son. He has been going there for 3 years now and Master Hong is an incredible instructor. My son loves going to Taekwondo and adores Master Hong. I highly recommend his Do Jang to anyone looking to get into the martial arts, both young and old alike.

★★★★★ — Mylah, Dec 2021

I highly recommend Master Hong for Taekwondo. My child started his training more than 2 years ago with Master Hong and it has been a great learning experience.

★★★★★ — Vishal, Jun 2025

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New to taekwondo? Start at Danvers SunTae Kwon Do

Danvers SunTae Kwon Do 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first taekwondo class at Danvers SunTae 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.

Taekwondo is a martial art and a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Danvers SunTae Kwon Do

24b Maple St, Danvers, MA01923

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