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Jiho Choi Taekwondo Institute
5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo · Kukkiwon-certified — 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 — 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 jhc-tkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (201) 638-8393
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 4–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“As my daughter enters her third year of Taekwondo, I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the progress she has made.”
“It provides excellent physical training while also teaching important self-defense skills.”
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“It provides excellent physical training while also teaching important self-defense skills.”
What students say
“Ma'am Kelly and Master Choi are great.”
“Their students flourish with help from an extensive curriculum, small group and individualized instruction, and strong sense of community.”
“His strength, confidence and form has substantially improved.”
“My children’s self-control, focus, and discipline have developed significantly over the past 4.”
“Ma'am & Master Choi have worked hard to keep classes running this year, virtually & safely, even with everything going on with COVID-19.”
“Her focus and attention have improved significantly, overall discipline to complete a task has gotten better”
From the reviews
Started our son in TKD classes when he was 5 years old and have had a great experience! Ma'am Kelley is wonderful. She has not only taught our son martial arts but also has been a mentor for him. I can see how much he looks up to her & learns from her!
Best taekwondo school to learn self-discipline, respect, and core values for kids and adults! You learn different forms based on your belt rank. There is sparring contact and training. For belt rank exams you prepare to break boards and perform your form.
My daughter has been a student for 4 years now. I have seen her grow and blossom under the care of kind yet firm instructors. They use evidence based knowledge to help the students. I like how they are not just promoting and churning out black belts like a soulless factory.
Truly the BEST TKD school. The level of expertise, knowledge, and care is unmatched. Their guidance and expectations hold you to a higher standard when compared to other schools. My children’s self-control, focus, and discipline have developed significantly over the past 4.
New to taekwondo? Start at Jiho Choi Taekwondo Institute
Jiho Choi Taekwondo Institute 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 Jiho Choi Taekwondo Institute
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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