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JK Kang Taekwondo
4.9 ★★★★★ 122 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in North Olmsted, Ohio
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
- 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 jkkang.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (216) 559-8544
Hours
| Monday | 3–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–9 PM |
| Thursday | 3–9 PM |
| Friday | 3–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I am so pleased to have involved my kids and I hope this review assists others when trying to make a decision to join a studio, whatever the goal may be.”
“She started at age 4 with some nerves - tears were common the first few classes.”
“Although we are still in the younger classes, I am heartened to see the friendships among and opportunities for leadership shared with the high-belt tweens and teens.”
“Classes range from beginner children to adults and vary from basic belt classes to advanced sparring.”
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What students say
“Master Park is a fantastic instructor who is knowledgeable, dedicated, and truly cares about each student’s growth both in Taekwondo and in life.”
“They offer variety of professional programs suitable for all ages, plus for younger kids they have interactive games at the end of each session.”
“The Park family creates an environment that balances disciplined training with genuine care, making every student feel like part of their own family.”
“They take the time to ensure that everyone understands what is going on and what can happen when you use the techniques the right way and wrong way.”
“Through their guidance, my son has developed incredible confidence, focus, and respect that extends far beyond the dojang.”
“Practices are intense, focused, and designed to sharpen real competition skills.”
From the reviews
My twin boys started right after their ninth birthday and have been coming for 2 years. One, I wanted to enroll to grow his confidence and the other I enrolled in order to help channelize his ADHD into proactive energy that maintained respect and self-discipline.
We love this place! We have been going here for about a year now. The instructors are all great and have a really good way of interacting with the kids. The way they teach they make it a fun experience for the kids but they are learning respect and discipline at the same time. Highly recommend anyone check it out!
As soon as I started this program, I knew something was different, I noticed my stamina improving and my mental strength getting much stronger! I especially love team environment and although the training is hard it seems all worth it in the end.
My son with ADHD is enrolled here. We made the decision to try taekwondo to help work on discipline, respect, and impulse control. He loves to be active but struggles in more traditional sports. I am so happy with my decision to start instruction here. The standards are high for respect and discipline.
New to taekwondo? Start at JK Kang Taekwondo
JK Kang Taekwondo 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 JK Kang Taekwondo
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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