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Master Na's Traditional Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 160 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Stamford, Connecticut
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
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule stamfordtma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (203) 724-9592
Hours
| Monday | 12:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 12:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 12:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 12:30–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter, Yashika Singh, began her Taekwondo journey at Master Na’s Traditional Martial Arts (TMA) in Stamford, Connecticut, when she was just five years old.”
“As he progressed through Little Tiger and into the youth All Belt program, I saw a higher level of concentration and focus develop in him, both inside and outside of the dojang.”
“He lights up when he nails a new technique or performs with the demo team, which he absolutely loves.”
“We wanted some sort of physical activities in her routine and also wanted her to learn a martial art which can help her in self-defense.”
“His journey has had its challenges—like struggling to break a board or missing a rank promotion—but the growth and confidence he’s gained have been incredible.”
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“We wanted some sort of physical activities in her routine and also wanted her to learn a martial art which can help her in self-defense.”
What students say
“And it is not surprising that we found the best instructors and teachers at Master Na's Traditional Martial Arts school.”
“Even after we moved from Stamford 4 years ago, we continued to make the drive each week because the quality of instruction and community at Master Na’s school is simply unmatched.”
“There were moments when my daughter struggled—with techniques, with confidence, even with the pressure of testing, but the supportive community here never let her give up.”
“There were moments when my daughter struggled—with techniques, with confidence, even with the pressure of testing, but the supportive community here never let her give up.”
“My son won a free month of Taekwondo from participating in the Ferguson Library's Mini Golf Tournament and 3 years later we are now a Black Belt Candidate!”
“My daughter, Yashika Singh, began her Taekwondo journey at Master Na’s Traditional Martial Arts (TMA) in Stamford, Connecticut, when she was just five years old.”
From the reviews
We were new to the area 3 years ago and we went to different TKD schools in hoping to find one for our kids. TMA stands out as Master Na has been dedicated to teaching the best TKD, not only in forms or techniques but discipline and mental strength which I think our kids will definitely appreciate when they grow up.
My daughter, Yashika Singh, began her Taekwondo journey at Master Na’s Traditional Martial Arts (TMA) in Stamford, Connecticut, when she was just five years old. What started as a simple activity to build focus and confidence soon became a lifelong passion that continues to shape her character, discipline, and spirit.
Our son has been attending Master Na’s Taekwondo for the past 5 years, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the very beginning, the instructors have been amazing, not only in teaching Taekwondo skills but in fostering values like discipline, respect, and confidence.
Over the past four years, my daughter has been training and practicing Taekwondo at Master Na’s Traditional Martial Arts. What began as a simple interest in learning self-defense has grown into an important and positive part of her life.
New to taekwondo? Start at Master Na's Traditional Martial Arts
Master Na's Traditional Martial Arts 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 Na's Traditional Martial Arts
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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