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New England Martial Arts Athletic Center
5 ★★★★★ 360 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Marlborough, Massachusetts
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 →
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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule coopernewenglandmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 508-303-3500
Hours
| Monday | 11 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 11 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Sunday | 11 am–8 pm |
The classes they run
“#Aadhya #Martialarts #Newenglandmartialartsathleticcenter #Teakwondo #Marlborough New England Martial Arts Athletic Center (Marlborough) has been fantastic for my daughter.”
“The main program includes Olympic taekwondo techniques, sparring, nunchucks, Bo staff, Kali sticks, board breaking, Korean vocabulary, capoeira, boxing, jiu jitsu and more!”
“The main program includes Olympic taekwondo techniques, sparring, nunchucks, Bo staff, Kali sticks, board breaking, Korean vocabulary, capoeira, boxing, jiu jitsu and more!”
“The main program includes Olympic taekwondo techniques, sparring, nunchucks, Bo staff, Kali sticks, board breaking, Korean vocabulary, capoeira, boxing, jiu jitsu and more!”
“As a parent, I highly recommend this center for anyone seeking to enroll their child in an exercise program or self-defense training.”
Other martial arts here
“The main program includes Olympic taekwondo techniques, sparring, nunchucks, Bo staff, Kali sticks, board breaking, Korean vocabulary, capoeira, boxing, jiu jitsu and more!”
“We decided to try mixed martial arts to help our child develop self discipline, perseverance, defend himself, and also learn hard work and dedication .”
“As a parent, I highly recommend this center for anyone seeking to enroll their child in an exercise program or self-defense training.”
What students say
“Under the guidance of Master Cooper, my daughter has received top-notch training from the best masters in the field.”
“We are so grateful we decided to try that first class, it has made such a meaningful difference in our son’s confidence and growth.”
“You don’t only learn self defense but also discipline, confidence and also to value your family.”
“The main program includes Olympic taekwondo techniques, sparring, nunchucks, Bo staff, Kali sticks, board breaking, Korean vocabulary, capoeira, boxing, jiu jitsu and more!”
“We are so grateful we decided to try that first class, it has made such a meaningful difference in our son’s confidence and growth.”
“Over the years, l've grown up here - from learning my first kicks to competing at tournaments as part of the competition team.”
From the reviews
UPDATE – Our son has been at NEMA for about a year, and the transformation in his confidence has been incredible. A year ago he was very shy and anxious about speaking or performing in front of others, often ending in tears. Now he raises his hand in class, speaks confidently, and even sees losing as a chance to learn.
Amazing place, my 8 year old loves it here. He's been going to NEMA for almost 2 years, and we've seen an amazing growth in physical strength, self-confidence and discipline.
Aadhya #Martialarts #Newenglandmartialartsathleticcenter #Teakwondo New England Martial Arts Athletic Center is an exceptional institute for those seeking to learn martial arts, particularly Taekwondo.
Hands down the BEST martial arts school! I’ll say that a little louder for the people in the back: the BEST martial arts school!! The staff is very responsive and compassionate. Master Cooper and Master Red make you feel like family. A comfortable place for all ages to learn and grow strong!
New to taekwondo? Start at New England Martial Arts Athletic Center
New England Martial Arts Athletic Center 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 New England Martial Arts Athletic Center
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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