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Hwa-Rang Taekwondo of White Plains
5 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in White Plains, 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
- 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
- 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
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ourhwarangtkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (914) 428-0085
Hours
| Monday | 12–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–8 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 12–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son loves training with the wonderful and caring staff and the flexible schedule is great for our family.”
“When the students (beginning from @age 3) thru Senior Students of over 80 years and counting, come into the Dojang they are greeted by Grand Master Lee and Master Park.”
“When I was a teenager I studied under Grandmaster Shin and she was an incredible teacher.”
“For those who aspire to become Instructors there are Special Instructor's Classes and Bo Staff and Self-defense classes for all ages.”
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“For those who aspire to become Instructors there are Special Instructor's Classes and Bo Staff and Self-defense classes for all ages.”
What students say
“GrandMaster Lee and Shin , Master Arnold and Master Pena are the best team we could ever ask for !”
“Initially all students and their accompanying parents and family and friends are greeted individually and collectively by Grandmaster Shin and Master Park.”
“If you want to focus on the forms -- poomses -- they have that.”
“My son loves training with the wonderful and caring staff and the flexible schedule is great for our family.”
“They are black belts competing in multiple tournaments here in the local area as well as internationally in South Korea and winning 1st and 2nd place multiple times.”
“I started Taekwondo in a Grand Master Byung Min Kim Taekwondo Dojang at age 52 and a half (The place of reverence where practioner's go to study the Way of Taekwondo).”
From the reviews
Perfect place for my now 12-year-old son, he loves to be in class!!!!! He has attended this class for 1 year already, he feels more confident, and enthusiastic he really enjoys being here.
My name is Raymond Peña. Today, I am 164 days shy of my 75th birthday. I started Taekwondo in a Grand Master Byung Min Kim Taekwondo Dojang at age 52 and a half (The place of reverence where practioner's go to study the Way of Taekwondo). The school was situated next to a Borders Book Store in a mall in White Plains.
Our son has started Taekwondo with them back in February of this year and it was the best decision. He absolutely loves it. He has learned so much since has been there and we have seen a lot of growth in him personally. The facility is nice and clean.
When I was a teenager I studied under Grandmaster Shin and she was an incredible teacher. Now years later I have been happy to bring my son to learn Tae Kwon Do from her as well. She is amazing with kids and I have seen such a positive improvement in his focus in class.
New to taekwondo? Start at Hwa-Rang Taekwondo of White Plains
Hwa-Rang Taekwondo of White Plains 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.
Your first taekwondo class at Hwa-Rang Taekwondo of White Plains
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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