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Kukkiwon Taekwondo Academy

3.3 ★★★☆☆ 12 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Bay Shore, New York

Taekwondo school Olympic / WT Kukkiwon-certified Affiliated Kids & teens

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

  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
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  • Website & schedule kukkiwontaekwondoacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (631) 398-4807

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday 5–9 PM
Wednesday 5–9 PM
Thursday 5–9 PM
Friday 5–9 PM
Saturday 10 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 Kukkiwon Taekwondo Academy, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 18 mentions

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“One of the best taekwondo dojos in all of Long Island the master pushes his students to succeed in self defense”

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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 Kukkiwon Taekwondo Academy — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“One of the best taekwondo dojos in all of Long Island the master pushes his students to succeed in self defense”

Other schools that also teach self-defense →

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 12 Google reviews — in their own words.

certified & recognized school 9 mentions

“One of the best taekwondo dojos in all of Long Island the master pushes his students to succeed in self defense”

From the reviews

this facility is one the best taekwondo dojos in long island, he provides material for the students and helps the students to succeed in self defense, And you can see that he loves his students and is proud of them

★★★★★ — Oliver, Aug 2024

One of the best taekwondo dojos in all of Long Island the master pushes his students to succeed in self defense

★★★★★ — Anthony, Aug 2024

this is one of the best dojos in all of long island my son has liked this dojo more then all other places in long island and the master is super nice and loves to teach the kids and has a very positive attitude would recommend

★★★★★ — Oscasia, Nov 2024

Best school out there I am a red belt from Grand Master Alvarez, the best master I've had!

★★★★★ — Edwin, Oct 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 12 reviews →

Your first taekwondo class at Kukkiwon Taekwondo Academy

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 Kukkiwon Taekwondo Academy

1566 Brentwood Rd, Bay Shore, NY11706

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