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Hwang's Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 69 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in West Hartford, Connecticut

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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
  • Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
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  • Website & schedule ctkick.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 860-233-3692

Hours

Monday 2–8 pm
Tuesday 2–8 pm
Wednesday 2–8 pm
Thursday 2–8 pm
Friday 2–8 pm
Saturday 10 am–1:30 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 Hwang's Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 26 mentions

“My child was interested in trying out martial arts so I chose Hwang’s through multiple referrals locally (we were new to town).”

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🐲 Little Dragons

“My grandson started at age 4, he will be 6 soon.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“I love that my daughter is increasing her self-confidence and self-defense skills, while also having fun and getting a great work-out!”

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🎓 Belt Testing 6 mentions

“He is taking his belt test for his BLUE 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 Hwang's Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“I love that my daughter is increasing her self-confidence and self-defense skills, while also having fun and getting a great work-out!”

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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 69 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 8 mentions

“Hwang’s is an incredible studio with a knowledgeable and supportive teaching staff and student community.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“I love that my daughter is increasing her self-confidence and self-defense skills, while also having fun and getting a great work-out!”

competition & tournament success 2 mentions

“We have taken part in a tournament and also love to see the local involvement in town activities as well.”

certified & recognized school 2 mentions

“What I love the most is the consistency in behavioral expectations and authoritative actions from Master Noam.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 33 mentions

“My kiddo is loving the classes and has learned discipline, better large motor control and balance and her focus has increased immensely.”

From the reviews

Hwang’s Martial Arts has been a great experience for my son. The instructors are supportive and engaging. I do hope sessions could be extended to at least one hour 🙂Highly recommend!

★★★★★ — A., Apr 2026

My daughter has been a student at Hwang's for several years and is working toward her black belt. The school currently has a variety of very knowledgeable instructors, so students can find a teacher with a style that works for them. As a parent, I appreciate that our membership includes unlimited classes.

★★★★★ — Allison, Mar 2022

Huang’s has had such a long-lasting, positive effect on my kids’ lives. It is a place where they feel real community; they feel valued for being their full, authentic selves. And of course, they are learning countless skills: focus, discipline, body control, and all the wonderful skills of taekwondo!

★★★★★ — Heidi, Jan 2023

My grandson started at age 4, he will be 6 soon. He is taking his belt test for his BLUE belt. I often bring him and love watching him. What do I like about it? 1. When he started he would sometimes cry. The instructors were/are WONDERFUL.

★★★★★ — Martha, Mar 2015

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Your first taekwondo class at Hwang's Martial Arts

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 Hwang's Martial Arts

19 Crossroads Plaza, West Hartford, CT06117

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