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Ko's Taekwondo

4.6 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Livingston, New Jersey

Taekwondo school Affiliated Kids & teens

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
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  • Website & schedule kctkd.net — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (973) 767-6117

Hours

Monday 4:15–6:30 PM
Tuesday 4:15–6:10 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 4:15–6:10 PM
Friday 4:15–6:10 PM
Saturday 9 AM–12 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and tournaments — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Taekwondo classes on the schedule at Ko's Taekwondo, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 12 mentions

“Their program will give the children the confidence, discipline, and obedience to their parents with their emphasis on core values.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Adults can join and have a great workout and learn self-defense and self-care.”

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Other martial arts here

Taekwondo schools are often multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Ko's Taekwondo — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“Adults can join and have a great workout and learn self-defense and self-care.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the school's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want hapkido, karate, or judo alongside your taekwondo, confirm the current schedule with the school.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 14 Google reviews — in their own words.

certified & recognized school 4 mentions

“An added bonus is how grand master ko uses tae kwon do to help the kids with listening skills, respect, love and appreciation for parents.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 11 mentions

“An added bonus is how grand master ko uses tae kwon do to help the kids with listening skills, respect, love and appreciation for parents.”

From the reviews

Yes. In terms of tae kwon do its great just like everyone else said. But i want to add something some people havent mentioned. Watching my 5 year old trying his best at something, makes my heart happy. I laugh 20 to 25 times a lesson. Sometimes because my boy is goofy. Sometimes because he faceplants.

★★★★★ — Jae, Jan 2022

Positive and encouraging environment, our child has memorized the schedule and is always enthusiastic about going. We love that respect and focus are core tenets of this dojang. After trials a several martial arts facilities, we have found our home here!

★★★★★ — Starr, Jan 2024

“Master Ko is an excellent teacher who is passionate and patient towards teaching Taekwando to children.” Especially in this COVID scenario he is taking online one-one and group sessions which are amazing! My son has improved a lot in terms of discipline, respect and following instructions.

★★★★★ — Mithilesh, Jun 2020

Master Ko trains both body and mind. Their program will give the children the confidence, discipline, and obedience to their parents with their emphasis on core values. Adults can join and have a great workout and learn self-defense and self-care. They must have done something right to remain in business for so long! 😀

★★★★★ — Stephen, Jul 2022

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Your first taekwondo class at Ko's 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.

Taekwondo is a martial art and a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Ko's Taekwondo

123 E McClellan Ave, Livingston, NJ07039

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