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Elite Martial Arts Taekwondo

5 ★★★★★ 101 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in New City, New York

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 — 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 taekwondonewcity.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 845-270-6017

Hours

Monday 10 am–9 pm
Tuesday 10 am–9 pm
Wednesday 10 am–9 pm
Thursday 10 am–9 pm
Friday 10 am–10 pm
Saturday 9 am–3 pm
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 Elite Martial Arts Taekwondo, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 36 mentions

“They bring their passion and energy to every class and the kids are fully engaged and committed to hard work and discipline while in their care.”

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Teens

“Adult, teen or child - this is the place to be and learn!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“It is a great work out and I'm learning self defense, gaining more confidence and staying fit.”

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🎓 Belt Testing

“He’s paying more attention, showing determination to earn his belt stripes, and learning the value of patience and respect.”

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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 Elite Martial Arts Taekwondo — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“It is a great work out and I'm learning self defense, gaining more confidence and staying fit.”

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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 101 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 2 mentions

“Master Kim and Master Lee are amazing with the kids, and they really encourage them every class.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 9 mentions

“He is far more confident and can do so many things he didn't think he would ever be able to do thanks in very large part to our Elite family.”

📘 strong forms & technique 3 mentions

“Not only do they teach proper form and technique, they ensure that your child understands the discipline and respect of the martial art of taekwondo.”

🧒 strong kids program 11 mentions

“For our kids it taught them respect, responsibility, focus and we saw such a change in their grades improving at school and they were so confident in themselves.”

certified & recognized school 10 mentions

“Master Kim is especially wonderful — so patient, encouraging, and great with kids, even when my daughter is feeling shy.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 37 mentions

“For our kids it taught them respect, responsibility, focus and we saw such a change in their grades improving at school and they were so confident in themselves.”

From the reviews

My 8-year-old son, Eric, absolutely loves Elite Martial Arts! He’s never been a big sports kid, but Taekwondo has given him the perfect mix of movement, focus, and discipline—both physically and mentally.

★★★★★ — Dina, Nov 2025

Absolutely thrilled with Elite Martial Arts Taekwondo! My son has been a student for five years, and the experience has been nothing short of amazing. The instructors are highly skilled, patient, and genuinely care about the students' growth both in martial arts and as individuals.

★★★★★ — Vira, Jun 2025

My son has been training at Elite Martial Arts in Franklin Lakes for the past 3 years and he absolutely loves it! He has worked very hard to achieve all of his color belts and finally attained his black belt! The instructors and masters are very good with the kids.

★★★★★ — Dena, Jun 2025

Master Lee and his team are highly skilled masters of Taekwondo. They bring their passion and energy to every class and the kids are fully engaged and committed to hard work and discipline while in their care. EMA truly stands out among the many martial arts schools we have looked into.

★★★★★ — Heather, Nov 2025

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New to taekwondo? Start at Elite Martial Arts Taekwondo

Elite Martial Arts Taekwondo 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 Elite Martial Arts Taekwondo

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 Elite Martial Arts Taekwondo

310 S Main St, New City, NY10956

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