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Empire Tae Kwon Do
4.3 ★★★★☆ 19 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in New York, New York
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo · Kukkiwon-certified — 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
- Website & schedule empiretkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 212-645-6611
The classes they run
“My daughter is going on her third year at Empire Tae Kwon Do (started in Kindergarten) and absolutely loves it.”
“My daughter has been steadily progressing and is always thrilled when she's ready for her next belt test.”
What students say
“Master Seo provides a great balance of education/technique, coupled with fun, to make the kids really enjoy their time there and want to keep at it.”
“Master Seo provides a great balance of education/technique, coupled with fun, to make the kids really enjoy their time there and want to keep at it.”
“My daughter loves this class as the teacher.”
“Master Seo provides a great balance of education/technique, coupled with fun, to make the kids really enjoy their time there and want to keep at it.”
“Master Seo is an incredible teacher who is able to connect with a wide range of student abilities while striking a balance of fun and discipline.”
From the reviews
Jim is excellent and a very nice guy as well. Great experience. Amazing sessions, I really enjoy every techniques and can’t wait for the next class! I highly recommend this place!
Empire taekwondo school has best master instructor teach taekwondo class I am highly recommend learn from Grand master yu and master seo
I highly recommend anyone considering learning tae kwon do to take a free trial class with Master Seo at the Empire Tae Kwon Do. Master Seo trained in South Korea from a very young age and is a genuine master in tae kwon do.
My daughter is going on her third year at Empire Tae Kwon Do (started in Kindergarten) and absolutely loves it. We had tried another martial arts program prior, but my daughter just felt it was too cold/serious.
Your first taekwondo class at Empire 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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