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Gotham Martial Arts - Taekwondo / Tae Kwon Do
5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in New York, 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
- 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 4–13) — 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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule nyctkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 212-326-9510
Hours
| Monday | 12–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 12–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 am–2:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“As a student and parent of 3 kids who have studied at GMA in the TKD program and with Master Kwok for over 5 years, I can sincerely say that we love the school.”
“Our children have literally grown up at the dojang and will one day earn their junior black belts as students of Master Kwok.”
“It is emphasized that one should use their heads when practicing self-defense.”
Other martial arts here
“My older daughter had been taking Hapkido classes in CA and wanted to continue training when we moved here.”
“It is emphasized that one should use their heads when practicing self-defense.”
What students say
“While dojang cleanliness and maintenance/general upkeep are important, without great instructors the dojang is nothing.”
“The classes are all mixed-level, and within the curriculum, everyone is encouraged to work with one another, whether a first-day beginner to a seasoned, 10-year practitioner.”
“As his standards are high, it naturally follows that everyone teaching at the school is very knowledgeable, patient, friendly, and fantastic at imparting their knowledge.”
“After reading through their detailed website, I thought we would give it a try.”
“My son’s confidence has grown tremendously as a result of Gotham Martial Arts!”
“Oh, and we had the opportunity to attend a TKD tournament for the first time with GMA; our kids came back with a bunch of gold medals.”
From the reviews
I was looking for a TKD program where my son and I could continue our learning during the pandemic. It was difficult because we could not visit different schools so we had to do it online. I found a school that was 4-5 hours from us but since they had online training available.
I love this place! I've been coming here for Practical Wing Chun Kung Fu for almost two years, and I have to say the atmosphere here is like a second home to me. The instructors here are amazing!
Gotham Martial Arts is a friendly environment that provides Taekwondo for all levels. The facility is clean and the staff is very friendly. The instructors are enthusiastic and are always willing to take the extra step to help students grasp concepts being taught and they will work with you to ensure you have a great…
My 4-year-old son began the Little Heroes program at Gotham Martial Arts 3 months ago. Through the wonderful instruction of Master Kwok he has progressed and learned so many skills that are important for young children. His listening, focus, coordination, and strength have improved dramatically.
New to taekwondo? Start at Gotham Martial Arts - Taekwondo / Tae Kwon Do
Gotham Martial Arts - Taekwondo / 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 Gotham Martial Arts - Taekwondo / 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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