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JS Taekwondo
5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Ellicott City, Maryland
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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule jstaekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (410) 203-0377
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 3:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 3:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 3:30–8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I am a parent of two young kids and this place is THE place for discipline, physical workout, and having fun for kids.”
“Master Andrew’s JS Taekwondo has one of the best sparring programs in Maryland.”
“I'm excited for my boys to continue earning belt levels.”
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What students say
“The training is challenging, technical, and designed to help students develop real competition skills, confidence, and discipline.”
“Master Andrew is awesome with the kids and Miss Agnes is wonderful to communicate with.”
“The training is challenging, technical, and designed to help students develop real competition skills, confidence, and discipline.”
From the reviews
My 10 yr old boys have been attending for a little over 2yrs so far and love it. The classes have taught them discipline and respect. They have gained confidence and strength and developed friendships. Master Andrew is awesome with the kids and Miss Agnes is wonderful to communicate with.
I am a parent of two young kids and this place is THE place for discipline, physical workout, and having fun for kids. It is owned and operated by a very happy family - the instructor is extremely good with kids. Very clean and well-run Taekwondo school.
Master Andrew’s JS Taekwondo has one of the best sparring programs in Maryland. The training is challenging, technical, and designed to help students develop real competition skills, confidence, and discipline.
"Got kicked in the face, and liked it." Great school for TKD with an emphasis on competitive sparring. Many students from this school attend national sparring competitions. Lots of opportunities to compete, improve confidence, and gain discipline.
New to taekwondo? Start at JS Taekwondo
JS Taekwondo 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 JS 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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