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ONE Taekwondo (US TIGER K Taekwondo)

5 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Paramus, New Jersey

Taekwondo school Olympic / WT Kukkiwon-certified Free trial Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Sparring Competition team

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 (ages 6–13) — 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
  • Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule onetkdparamus.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (551) 600-2100

Hours

Monday 1:30–8:30 PM
Tuesday 1:30–9 PM
Wednesday 1:30–8:30 PM
Thursday 1:30–9 PM
Friday 1:30–8 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM–3 PM
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 ONE Taekwondo (US TIGER K Taekwondo), confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 28 mentions

“It’s been about 2 months since my son started and it’s amazing how well he takes to instruction now and even loves to pretend he’s Master K himself at home!”

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🐲 Little Dragons

“My two children started here at age 3 and 4.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“I love, how seeing that, kids learn to respect each other and treat other students with equal respect along with great self defense and other sparing techniques.”

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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 ONE Taekwondo (US TIGER K Taekwondo) — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“I love, how seeing that, kids learn to respect each other and treat other students with equal respect along with great self defense and other sparing techniques.”

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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 35 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 6 mentions

“Master Kim's patient teaching methods with the young ones are impressive, and despite the strict environment, it's well balanced with jokes and fun.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 3 mentions

“The master was very friendly and professional.”

📘 strong forms & technique 2 mentions

“I love, how seeing that, kids learn to respect each other and treat other students with equal respect along with great self defense and other sparing techniques.”

🧒 strong kids program 5 mentions

“My kid LOVES these taekwondo classes and is always willing to go.”

certified & recognized school 24 mentions

“It’s been about 2 months since my son started and it’s amazing how well he takes to instruction now and even loves to pretend he’s Master K himself at home!”

🧼 clean, well-kept dojang 6 mentions

“The structure, cleanliness, flexibility, and just the way the Masters are able to keep 3 year olds focused and still be playful with them is truly amazing.”

From the reviews

My son started taekwondo before few months, he love it. Thanks to Master K. He is kind, funny and very respectful towards every student. I love, how seeing that, kids learn to respect each other and treat other students with equal respect along with great self defense and other sparing techniques.

★★★★★ — Dipika, Jul 2022

The masters who teach taekwondo at this program are so hard working and diligent. They are also very kindhearted and always enthusiastic to teach. I am a student there and it is always a wonderful experience learning and training with them. The other students are also very kind and hardworking.

★★★★★ — Eunice, May 2022

The place is very clean and the staff is amazing! You really learn self defense. I get an incredible workout! You leave the class feeling energized/exhausted in a great way! I also send my kids they have so much fun and love it!

★★★★★ — Doreen, Jun 2022

My son goes here and he loves it. He always has fun here and is always waiting for that time to come with Master K. On top of that I love how clean the facility is.

★★★★★ — Daniel, Aug 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 35 reviews →

New to taekwondo? Start at ONE Taekwondo (US TIGER K Taekwondo)

ONE Taekwondo (US TIGER K Taekwondo) 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first taekwondo class at ONE Taekwondo (US TIGER K 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.

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 ONE Taekwondo (US TIGER K Taekwondo)

440 Forest Ave, Paramus, NJ07652

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