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New York Taekwondo Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Staten Island, New York

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule martialartstatenisland.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (718) 447-1301

Hours

Monday 2–8 PM
Tuesday 2–8 PM
Wednesday 2–8 PM
Thursday 2–8 PM
Friday 2–8 PM
Saturday Closed
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 New York Taekwondo Park, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 11 mentions

“In conclusion this taekwondo has all these qualities making it extremely great and good for the kids, making this place one of the best taekwondo’s I’ve been in.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Whether it is for self-defense or as a way to challenge oneself, Taekwondo is a truly great martial art that has many benefits for all ages.”

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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 New York Taekwondo Park — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“Whether it is for self-defense or as a way to challenge oneself, Taekwondo is a truly great martial art that has many benefits for all ages.”

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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 18 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 5 mentions

“Master Park and Master Kim treat my children like family, this is one of the best, if not the best martial arts school on Staten Island.”

great workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“This is because Taekwondo not only provides a great workout, but it also teaches important values such as respect, discipline, and self-control.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“My son has been coming for a year. He loves the daily exercises and obstacle challenges.”

certified & recognized school 6 mentions

“Master Park and Master Kim treat my children like family, this is one of the best, if not the best martial arts school on Staten Island.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 7 mentions

“This is because Taekwondo not only provides a great workout, but it also teaches important values such as respect, discipline, and self-control.”

From the reviews

This school gives confidence to students and improves them no matter how skilled they are, and is surrounded by an amazing staff

★★★★★ — Emanuel, May 2023

I love it, I Iove it. So cool 🤩🤩 best taekwondo 🤩🤩🤩 Taekwondo is a martial art that has been practiced for centuries and has gained popularity all over the world. This is because Taekwondo not only provides a great workout, but it also teaches important values such as respect, discipline, and self-control.

★★★★★ — Ugly, Jun 2023

My younger son has been coming to this school for 2 years, he likes it so much my older son decided to start attending classes. Master Park and Master Kim treat my children like family, this is one of the best, if not the best martial arts school on Staten Island. I highly recommend New York Taekwondo Park.

★★★★★ — Joseph, May 2023

I love this place so much. I been here for 6 years. Master Kim and Master Park are incredibly nice! I love how they treat all the students and they treat us like family! 5 out of 5 stars!!

★★★★★ — Jeff, Jul 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 18 reviews →

New to taekwondo? Start at New York Taekwondo Park

New York Taekwondo Park 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first taekwondo class at New York Taekwondo Park

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 New York Taekwondo Park

523 Tompkins Ave., Staten Island, NY10305

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