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Grand Master Kang's TaeKwonDo Martial Arts Center

4 ★★★★☆ 20 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Staten Island, New York

Taekwondo school Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Sparring

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
  • Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule facebook.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (718) 554-4013

Hours

Monday 11 AM–8:30 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday 11 AM–8:30 PM
Friday 11 AM–8:30 PM
Saturday 10 AM–4 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 Grand Master Kang's TaeKwonDo Martial Arts Center, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 22 mentions

“GrandMaster Kang's Taekwondo School is absolutely amazing for the kids because it builds self esteem & confidence alomg with the skills & discipline of Taekwondo.”

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🐲 Little Dragons

“He has been in Taekwondo since age 3 & Loves GrandMaster Kang Taekwondo!”

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🥊 Sparring 2 mentions

“They not only prepare you for forms but also sparring.”

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🎓 Belt Testing 2 mentions

“They have belt tests at regular intervals and a clear point system for earning a new belt.”

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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 Grand Master Kang's TaeKwonDo Martial Arts Center — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

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 20 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions
certified & recognized school 9 mentions

“GrandMaster Kang's Taekwondo School is absolutely amazing for the kids because it builds self esteem & confidence alomg with the skills & discipline of Taekwondo.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 5 mentions

“GrandMaster Kang's Taekwondo School is absolutely amazing for the kids because it builds self esteem & confidence alomg with the skills & discipline of Taekwondo.”

From the reviews

My 4 yr old started with them last year. Both Grandmaster and Master Kang are brilliant teachers!! They teach taekwondo with patience, paying undivided attention to each and every kid. Both the masters are very polite and respectful to the parents. They are disciplined and strict with students in just the right amount.

★★★★★ — Ankita, Apr 2019

Grand Master and Master both are amazing. They are amazing in making individuals better, sharper, and faster. They not only prepare you for forms but also sparring. They have a class dedicated for sparring. They also teach weapons ( nunchuks).

★★★★★ — Rahul, Feb 2020

My son's favorite place! Thanks to the master for the work! My son has been going here for 1.5 years and he has become a self-confident boy! The owner is a very good person and a professional in his field!

★★★★★ — A.G, Oct 2024

GrandMaster Kang's Taekwondo School is absolutely amazing for the kids because it builds self esteem & confidence alomg with the skills & discipline of Taekwondo. He is patient with the kids & makes this art fun but also maintains the serious aspects of Taekwondo. Ethan G has been there for 3 years (6 overall).

★★★★★ — Sunil, Mar 2021

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New to taekwondo? Start at Grand Master Kang's TaeKwonDo Martial Arts Center

Grand Master Kang's TaeKwonDo Martial Arts Center 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.

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Your first taekwondo class at Grand Master Kang's TaeKwonDo Martial Arts Center

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 Grand Master Kang's TaeKwonDo Martial Arts Center

655 Rossville Ave #109, Staten Island, NY10309

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