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Dominguez Expert Martial Arts Tae Kwon Do
4.4 ★★★★☆ 13 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Bronx, New York
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
- 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
- Website & schedule dematkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (718) 654-1430
The classes they run
“Dominguez and the other wonderful instructors have taken time and effort to teach my son, who had previously not had experience with martial arts.”
“I am so happy to have enrolled my young teen son in classes here.”
“The belt testing process was structured in a way that challenged him while providing a sense of accomplishment.”
What students say
“Please take the time to attend of visit this beautiful place for further information it's a guaranteed for a better discipline for yourself or love one's.”
From the reviews
Love this Place Since my Son started Attending From the Beginning and still attending and ready to be 1st degree Black belt in August 2024. I would highly recommend to anyone, age is only a number all ages are welcome here. Masters , Staff, student's, instructor's are all friendly.
I am so happy to have enrolled my young teen son in classes here. Mr. Dominguez and the other wonderful instructors have taken time and effort to teach my son, who had previously not had experience with martial arts. I can see his progression in just a few short months.
Our experience with Dominguez Expert Martial Arts has been nothing short of amazing! My 6-year-old son joined the school last summer, and the positive impact on his physical and emotional well-being has been truly remarkable.
El lugar en donde chicos y grandes tienen la oportunidad de aprender y desarrollar habilidades que no sabían qué tenían, no hay diferencias entre alumnos, en sí los maestros tratan por igual a cada uno , el respeto es una base importante que desde el primer momento que uno se integra a esta familia de Artes Marciales…
New to taekwondo? Start at Dominguez Expert Martial Arts Tae Kwon Do
Dominguez Expert Martial Arts 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 Dominguez Expert Martial Arts 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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