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Master Yoo's Summit Martial Art Taekwondo
5 ★★★★★ 61 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Summit, 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
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Website & schedule summittaekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (908) 277-6260
The classes they run
“First, it’s a great physical activity but second, Grand Master Yoo really focuses on the mental strengthening which is very important for young children.”
“They have been students since ages 4 and 3.”
“Whether you're looking to build confidence, learn self-defense, or just share a meaningful activity with friends, this program is an incredible choice.”
“As they approach their black belt tests, he raises the standards and expectations, helping them understand the seriousness, responsibility, and honor behind it.”
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“Whether you're looking to build confidence, learn self-defense, or just share a meaningful activity with friends, this program is an incredible choice.”
What students say
“I highly recommend this school because Master Yoo is truly an amazing person who inspires my children to be better people as they grow up.”
“Grandmaster Yoo, Masters and everyone here create a supportive and encouraging environment, helping each child grow in both martial arts skills and confidence.”
“The team instills confidence, independence and responsibility and students also form friendships as they partake in their martial arts journey.”
“My daughter has gained incredible discipline and confidence here, and she truly loves her instructors and friends—she looks forward to every class.”
“Grandmaster Yoo, Masters and everyone here create a supportive and encouraging environment, helping each child grow in both martial arts skills and confidence.”
“Grandmaster Yoo, Masters and everyone here create a supportive and encouraging environment, helping each child grow in both martial arts skills and confidence.”
From the reviews
Our whole family trains at Master Yoo Summit, and it has been such a rewarding experience for all of us. My daughter has gained incredible discipline and confidence here, and she truly loves her instructors and friends—she looks forward to every class.
My daughter has been doing taekwondo at Master Yoo’s for 3 years and counting and it has been a wonderful experience. All of the masters are excellent teachers, extremely kind, and make the classes both fun and educational. We started knowing nothing about martial arts and there have been so many benefits.
We’ve been part of the master Yoo TKD family for 8 years now. Highly recommend any kids or adults looking for disciplined martial arts + mental education. Couldn’t have done anything better, than to start your kids early!
My two boys are current students at Master Yoo’s Summit Martial Arts which is a Tae Kwon Do school (Korean martial art). They have been students since ages 4 and 3.5. They are now 11 and 7 years old. I have seen them develop so much self confidence over the years of attending this school.
New to taekwondo? Start at Master Yoo's Summit Martial Art Taekwondo
Master Yoo's Summit Martial Art 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 Yoo's Summit Martial Art 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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