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K Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 110 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Nutley, 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
- 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 (ages 3–13) — 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kmartialartsnutley.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 973-542-1200
Hours
| Monday | 2–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 2–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 2–9 pm |
| Thursday | 2–9 pm |
| Friday | 2–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son started doing Taekwondo almost 2 years ago and his overall growth with respect to his physical strength, personality and confidence has been phenomenal.”
“The instructors always help the students one on one when needed.”
“He loves it and participating in belt promotions gives him a sense of achievement.”
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What students say
“The environment is welcoming, and it truly feels like a place where both character and discipline are built.”
“They also reinforce the importance of confidence, respect, discipline, and being a good member of your community.”
“It is a great place for your kids to learn discipline, respect, and the amazing art of taekwondo.”
“Their unwavering support has helped my son develop a passion for the art and has challenged him to do better through various Taekwondo tournaments and seminars.”
“Grandmaster Kim, Master Lee and all instructors have put immense efforts focusing on all students catering to their specific needs and bringing out the best in them.”
“My son started doing Taekwondo almost 2 years ago and his overall growth with respect to his physical strength, personality and confidence has been phenomenal.”
From the reviews
K Martial Arts has been an incredible experience. My son started doing Taekwondo almost 2 years ago and his overall growth with respect to his physical strength, personality and confidence has been phenomenal.
We’ve had a wonderful experience at K Martial Arts - Nutley! My 5-year-old son started attending about 7 months ago, and the progress he’s made has truly amazed us. When he began, he was struggling with coordination and had a very short attention span.
My son and I have been training at this taekwondo school for the past year and a half, and it has been an incredibly rewarding experience. The sense of community here is truly special — supportive, welcoming, and inspiring.
We started our son at K Martial Arts at 3 years old and now he is 5. We were looking for something to channel his energy in a positive and productive way, and they have done that and MORE. The Masters and Instructors are so supportive, respectful, and inspiring.
New to taekwondo? Start at K Martial Arts
K Martial Arts 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 K Martial Arts
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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