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Master J Taekwondo Academy
5 ★★★★★ 97 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Norwood, New Jersey
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
- 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 masterjtkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 201-768-2471
Hours
| Monday | 1–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 1–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 1–9 pm |
| Thursday | 1–9 pm |
| Friday | 1–9 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter has been taking Taekwondo lessons from Master Jay for almost 5 years now since she was three, and Master Jay has been absolutely amazing throughout the years.”
“Master Jay is a wonderful teacher and coach who has helped me train and compete in higher levels of Taekwondo sparring competitions in a short amount of time successfully.”
“I also love how my son will be able to join the Black Belt Club to do demonstrations when he is older.”
“I also love how my son will be able to join the Black Belt Club to do demonstrations when he is older.”
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What students say
“My daughter has been taking Taekwondo lessons from Master Jay for almost 5 years now since she was three, and Master Jay has been absolutely amazing throughout the years.”
“Master Jay and the instructors are dedicated to forming a supportive, tightly-knit, welcoming community for all students to learn and flourish in.”
“Master Jay and the instructors are dedicated to forming a supportive, tightly-knit, welcoming community for all students to learn and flourish in.”
“He’s great with kids and has a large staff of instructors who are very attentive to kids individual needs.”
“Master Jay is a wonderful teacher and coach who has helped me train and compete in higher levels of Taekwondo sparring competitions in a short amount of time successfully.”
“Master Jay is a wonderful teacher and coach who has helped me train and compete in higher levels of Taekwondo sparring competitions in a short amount of time successfully.”
From the reviews
My experience at this Taekwondo Academy has been wonderful. Not only does the place follow great COVID-19 guidelines, but the staff there are also super friendly. Master J works really well with the students and you are able to feel his passion for Taekwondo.
Master J is incredible! We started my 5.5 year old son with Master J when he was 3 years old and have been coming ever since. My son loves going and has learned so much! He asks every day if he can go and loves to practice at home now too. Master J is incredibly patient, kind, and an amazing instructor.
I have known Master Jay for over 10 years as an exceptional, passionate, and determined educator. My continued experience as a student and an instructor at the Master J Taekwondo Academy has taught me the critical values of persistence, collaboration, integrity, inclusion, and respect- all of which are now formative…
My son and I have been going to Master J for many years. He knows how to motivate his student and keep them engaged. His staff is knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend Master J TaeKwonDo Academy to any all students (both new and accomplished).
New to taekwondo? Start at Master J Taekwondo Academy
Master J Taekwondo Academy 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 Master J 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.
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