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Master Jang's Black Belt Taekwondo

5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in East Islip, New York

Taekwondo school Olympic / WT Kukkiwon-certified Free trial Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

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 — 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule masterjangtaekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 631-650-1923

Hours

Monday 1–9:30 pm
Tuesday 1–9:30 pm
Wednesday 1–9:30 pm
Thursday 1–9:30 pm
Friday 1–7:30 pm
Saturday 9 am–1 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 Master Jang's Black Belt Taekwondo, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 12 mentions

“My kids love it , master jang its so Profesional and cares about it this place it where you really can feel your kids are learning no just playing”

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👤 Private Lessons

“He provides structured and thorough techniques one on one and in class setting.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“I’m in my mid-20s and I was looking for some classes on basic self defense and a great way to work out.”

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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 Master Jang's Black Belt Taekwondo — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“I’m in my mid-20s and I was looking for some classes on basic self defense and a great way to work out.”

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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 26 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 7 mentions

“I have been studying the art since 1972 and can honestly say that Master Jang is one of the best instructors I have had the pleasure to work with.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“From the very first class, it has been clear that this is more than just a place to learn martial arts—it’s a place where character, discipline, and respect are truly cultivated.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 5 mentions

“We wholeheartedly recommend this school to any family looking for a program that builds strong bodies, strong minds, and strong values.”

📘 strong forms & technique 2 mentions

“The students of Master Jang not only learn the forms of taekwondo but great lessons that students can and will apply through out life.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“My kids love it , master jang its so Profesional and cares about it this place it where you really can feel your kids are learning no just playing”

certified & recognized school 25 mentions

“I have been studying the art since 1972 and can honestly say that Master Jang is one of the best instructors I have had the pleasure to work with.”

From the reviews

I signed my 8 year old son up a month ago and couldn’t be happier. Master Jang is an excellent teacher. He is kind, patient, he makes the class fun. My son looks forward to his classes and enjoys them very much. I decided to join as well. The class is an excellent workout.

★★★★★ — Daniel, Aug 2022

Master Jang you are an amazing teacher ❤ thank you for your patience and kindness towards my kids 🙏 ❤ .Joining your Taekwondo school made our summer even more exciting. My kids love you very much they look forward to attending classes every week..Thank you Master Jang for being such an excellent teacher...

★★★★★ — Shavana, Aug 2022

We’ve been coming here since September and my boys absolutely love it! Master Jang is wonderful with them and they’ve learned so much about patience, respect and team work. They look forward to coming every week!

★★★★★ — Melissa, Jul 2025

We are incredibly grateful for the impact this taekwondo school has had on our son’s life. From the very first class, it has been clear that this is more than just a place to learn martial arts—it’s a place where character, discipline, and respect are truly cultivated.

★★★★★ — Kevin, Apr 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 26 reviews →

New to taekwondo? Start at Master Jang's Black Belt Taekwondo

Master Jang's Black Belt 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first taekwondo class at Master Jang's Black Belt 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 Master Jang's Black Belt Taekwondo

170 E Main St, East Islip, NY11730

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