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Ilyo Tae Kwon Do
4.8 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Bronx, New York
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
- 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 ilyotkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 646-335-5268
Hours
| Monday | 3–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 3–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 3–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It's obvious from your initial interaction with the owners that you and your children are safe and loved within Ilyo's walls.”
“They teach ages 4 to adult with all skill levels.”
“It is a positive, fun, nurturing and inclusive environment for children, teens and adults.”
“The environment is so comfortable and fun that my husband and I joined the adult classes and now both our kids are also a part of the ilyo family.”
“Here my sons found what every parent wants for their kids acceptance, respect, discipline, obedience, selfdefense but above all a family.”
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“Here my sons found what every parent wants for their kids acceptance, respect, discipline, obedience, selfdefense but above all a family.”
What students say
“With the amazing instructors they have, you can clearly see the growth of their students inside and outside in the community.”
“The instructors are some of the most welcoming people I have ever met and they truly care about each and everyone of their students.”
“From white belt to black belt it is a commitment that you make to not only to the art, but to the school and its philosophy which is Family.”
“If you’re looking for a home where your child can not just learn, but absorb, discipline, and the importance of being a great person- this is your place.”
“If you’re looking for a home where your child can not just learn, but absorb, discipline, and the importance of being a great person- this is your place.”
From the reviews
I've been attending Ilyo for the past 6 years and I have had nothing but amazing experiences. The instructors are some of the most welcoming people I have ever met and they truly care about each and everyone of their students.
Ilyo Tae Kwon Do has a long haul program. There is no purchasing your next belt here. All students of high rank have been there for years perfecting their art and building their martial arts family. All the instructors are extremely approachable and are not rigid in the way they teach.
At ilyo Tae Kwon Do... there is no easy way, but there is always a way. From white belt to black belt it is a commitment that you make to not only to the art, but to the school and its philosophy which is Family.
Ilyo tkd is not just a Martial arts school. I am the proud mom of three black belt sons. Thanks to the dedication of my boys instructors they are strong, they are respectful and they are accomplished young adults. They know that hard work , focus and discipline will guide them thru life.
New to taekwondo? Start at Ilyo Tae Kwon Do
Ilyo 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 Ilyo 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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