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Hong's World Class Taekwondo Center
5 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in North Kingstown, Rhode Island
Part of World Class Tae Kwon Do
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo — 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
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 4–10) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ritkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 401-885-4900
Hours
| Monday | 3–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 3–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 3–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He’s both a Taekwondo master himself, but invested in the kids becoming the best versions of themselves.”
“My sister and I are black belts and our youngest is a blue stripe.”
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What students say
“Grand Master Hong's taekwondo center is a great school .”
“From the moment I walked through the doors, I knew I had found more than just a place to learn Taekwondo, I had discovered a community that values both fitness and family.”
“My daughter loves her class! They teach discipline and respect, but still manage to make it fun!”
“Grand Master Hong and Master Clay go above and beyond to help him grow.”
“If you're looking to establish or continue an athletic lifestyle, want to learn an ancient martial art, build strength, agility, discipline, and flexibility.”
From the reviews
My sisters and I have been attending this studio for about 5 years now. My sister and I are black belts and our youngest is a blue stripe. From the moment I walked through the doors, I knew I had found more than just a place to learn Taekwondo, I had discovered a community that values both fitness and family.
If you're looking to establish or continue an athletic lifestyle, want to learn an ancient martial art, build strength, agility, discipline, and flexibility. Grand Master Hong's World Class Taekwondo is for you! This is one of the most authentic, globally recognized dojangs in the world.
Great place: after school program is absolutely awesome, teaches kids rigorous and consistent structure for homework and activities, yet kind enough for kids to love it; the dojang is just a wonderful community where you learn taekwondo, self-defense and get a serious workout.
My son struggles with focus and confidence. Master Hong’s Tae Kwon Do has worked wonders on my little boy. It is his favorite part of the day, which includes the after school care.
New to taekwondo? Start at Hong's World Class Taekwondo Center
Hong's World Class Taekwondo 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.
Your first taekwondo class at Hong's World Class Taekwondo 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.
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