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J.C. Tae Kwon Do
5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in New York, New York
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule jctkd.nyc — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (347) 709-6529
Hours
| Monday | 1–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–7 PM |
| Thursday | 3–7 PM |
| Friday | 1–5 PM |
| Saturday | 12–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter (8yo) has been studying with Master James for a year and half, and it's been a very positive experience for her!”
“Beyond learning forms, sparring and breaking boards, he has been there as a guide for our children when they are in difficult situations in school, with friendships or bullying.”
“I have had the incredible opportunity to take private lessons with Master James at J.”
“Not only have I seen improvements in my physical fitness and self-defense skills, but also in my mental focus and self-confidence.”
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“Not only have I seen improvements in my physical fitness and self-defense skills, but also in my mental focus and self-confidence.”
What students say
“My daughter (8yo) has been studying with Master James for a year and half, and it's been a very positive experience for her!”
“Not only have I seen improvements in my physical fitness and self-defense skills, but also in my mental focus and self-confidence.”
From the reviews
I have had the incredible opportunity to take private lessons with Master James at J.C. Tae Kwon Do, and it has been a transformative experience. From the moment I stepped into the dojo, I knew I was in the hands of a true master. Master James possesses an unparalleled level of expertise and passion for martial arts.
My son has been enrolled in this class for a year now. He loves it! And so do we. Master James teaches discipline and mental focus that my wife and I try to instill in him daily. Sometimes an outside positive influence can reach our kids where we can't.
My children all learn Tae Kwon Do with Master James. My son has been with him for the past ten years and my daughters with him for two years. He is patient, disciplined while making the class enjoyable at the same time.
I cannot recommend Master James at JC Tae Kwon Do highly enough! My son started taking Tae Kwon Do lesson with Master James when he was 5 years old. He is now 14 and is training for his black belt! Taking lessons with Master James goes beyond learning such martial art skills as breaking boards.
New to taekwondo? Start at J.C. Tae Kwon Do
J.C. 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 J.C. 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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