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Kim's Premier Taekwondo
5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Oak 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
- 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 3–12) — 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kptaekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 973-545-2787
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“If you’re looking for place where your kids can learn self defense, respect, discipline, build confident and stay active, this martial arts studio is the place to be!”
“If you’re looking for place where your kids can learn self defense, respect, discipline, build confident and stay active, this martial arts studio is the place to be!”
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“If you’re looking for place where your kids can learn self defense, respect, discipline, build confident and stay active, this martial arts studio is the place to be!”
What students say
“I'm truly grateful for Master yu and Master Shin just amazing role models.”
“I highly recommend Pride Martial Arts and Master Yu to anyone looking for a skilled teacher and a family centered martial arts school.”
“If you’re looking for place where your kids can learn self defense, respect, discipline, build confident and stay active, this martial arts studio is the place to be!”
“I highly recommend Pride Martial Arts and Master Yu to anyone looking for a skilled teacher and a family centered martial arts school.”
“Master Yu was very helpful in answering any questions we had , and his rates were quite affordable for a family on a budget.”
“If you’re looking for place where your kids can learn self defense, respect, discipline, build confident and stay active, this martial arts studio is the place to be!”
From the reviews
I highly recommend Pride Martial Arts and Master Yu to anyone looking for a skilled teacher and a family centered martial arts school. Master Yu was very helpful in answering any questions we had , and his rates were quite affordable for a family on a budget.
We love going to pride! We have been going there for a few years and our kids really enjoy it. They really get a sense of accomplishment with each new belt. It helps too that the class scheduling is super flexible and we can make up classes we miss if we want to!
If you’re looking for place where your kids can learn self defense, respect, discipline, build confident and stay active, this martial arts studio is the place to be!! Master David is really nice with kids!
KP Taekwondo is an excellent skilled instructors and a positive atmosphere. I’ve gained confidence,discipline, and strength while enjoying every class
New to taekwondo? Start at Kim's Premier Taekwondo
Kim's Premier 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 Kim's Premier 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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