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Master Choi's Olympic Taekwondo
5 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Cary, North Carolina
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo — 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 — 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
- Poomsae & forms forms (poomsae) practice — the patterns at the heart of taekwondo and your belt testing
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule himasterchoi.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 919-267-9026
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Master Choi has ton's of teaching experience specially for kids, and small group class is wonderful to learn electively Taekwondo.”
“The teen/adult classes are just as valuable, and Master Choi really has incredible experience share with this martial art.”
“I have been to few different martial schools in Cary/Apex area but I don't think I received the same quality as I do in Master Choi's Olympic Taekwondo.”
“Limited number of student in each class provides the highest quality like a private lesson.”
What students say
“Tae Kwon Do’s SuperHero, Grand Master Choi is best of the best Master and Great Martial Arts school around Triangle area in NC.”
“He is friendly, professional, and very engaged with his students.”
“Master Choi is great with children and the kids classes are perfect for learning TKD and life/social lessons alike.”
“He has trained collegiate champions and coached national Tae Kwon Do teams and it shows in his demeanor.”
“Master Choi and his team focus on bringing out the best in the students— all aspects of mental, physical, and leadership—with individual care and attention.”
“In-person class sizes are limited, masks, face shields, and hand sanitizer are enforced for everyone, and the school is kept very clean and well-ventilated.”
From the reviews
My son has been attending Master Choi's Olympic Taekwondo since he was 4 years old, and he absolutely loves it! Grand Master Choi is incredibly kind and patient with all the kids. He has been teaching Taekwondo in the US since 2007. The facility is clean, convenient, and well-maintained.
I have been to few different martial schools in Cary/Apex area but I don't think I received the same quality as I do in Master Choi's Olympic Taekwondo. Although the location in Cary has been open for only a couple years, Master Choi has been teaching in the United States for more than 13 years.
Grandmaster Choi is a wonderful teacher! You can see his experience in the way he captures the attention of his students, particularly the kids in his classes. It is mesmerizing to watch even as an adult. There is something magical about his personality that is warm, inviting, compassionate, and professional.
Mater Choi is one of the best Taekwondo mater in RTP area. Limited number of student in each class provides the highest quality like a private lesson. Strongly recommend this Taekwondo gym.
New to taekwondo? Start at Master Choi's Olympic Taekwondo
Master Choi's Olympic Taekwondo comes up as a beginner-friendly school, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 Master Choi's Olympic 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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