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Olympic Taekwondo Academy farmington
4.9 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Unionville, Connecticut
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 →
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
- 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
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule tkdct.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (860) 673-9800
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–9 PM |
| Thursday | 3–9 PM |
| Friday | 3–8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son absolutely loves taking classes and I know they teach so many disciplines like focus, awareness, confidence, etc.”
“Olympic Taekwondo Academy has been an important part of our lives for the past six years.”
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What students say
“Awesomely great place for my Taekwondo lessons, Master Cho is amazing i love training here.”
“I also love that my children with their span of ages are all able to take classes together, allowing it to be a family activity.”
“The lessons they teach the kids translate into higher self confidence, discipline, and attention to detail.”
“My son absolutely loves taking classes and I know they teach so many disciplines like focus, awareness, confidence, etc.”
“Awesomely great place for my Taekwondo lessons, Master Cho is amazing i love training here.”
“My son absolutely loves taking classes and I know they teach so many disciplines like focus, awareness, confidence, etc.”
From the reviews
Absolutely Love OTA! My son started TKWD at the age of 3 in a different studio. We were looking for a studio that would incorporate every aspect of Taekwondo (i.e. forms, self defense, sparring, etc). We were referred to OTA by a family friend and WOW what a difference. It was nothing like the old studio.
We love OTA!! Have been here since we moved from out of state, and love that we were so warmly welcomed here. Master Cho was able to get my son to come out of his shell and as soon as he began classes here a year ago, he has grown so much in character and become quite skilled in Tae Kwon Do.
Our family loves OTA. The masters are so patient and encouraging. 2 of our kids are second degree black belt's and I became a black belt there are almost 40. If I can do it, anyone can. TKD is such a great way to get in shape, keep your mind sharp while gaining skills that are useful in many areas of your life.
6 of my children take TaeKwonDo instructions from Olympic TaeKwonDo. The Masters are exceptional teachers, but more importantly exceptional people!! I love that my children get to train with such wonderful masters.
New to taekwondo? Start at Olympic Taekwondo Academy farmington
Olympic Taekwondo Academy farmington 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 Olympic Taekwondo Academy farmington
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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