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Pai's Academy of Taekwondo Saratoga
4.5 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Saratoga Springs, New York
Plan your first class
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 3–18) — 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 paitkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 518-583-2343
Hours
| Monday | 2:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 2:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 2:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 2:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The Masters and instructors are incredibly patient with the children and excel at teaching discipline in an age-appropriate manner.”
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What students say
“My son loves the classes always excited to go and Master Allen and Master Dudla are amazing with the kids.”
“We’re so grateful to have found such a positive and supportive place for him to learn.”
“My son loves the classes always excited to go and Master Allen and Master Dudla are amazing with the kids.”
“My son loves the classes always excited to go and Master Allen and Master Dudla are amazing with the kids.”
“The Masters and instructors are incredibly patient with the children and excel at teaching discipline in an age-appropriate manner.”
From the reviews
Started training here a few months ago & honestly only good things to say! Just excellence all-round! - Knowledgeable, dedicated & caring staff - Great venue & equipment - Strong focus on self development, fitness & discipline - Fun community events & activities Perfect activity for children or adults! Glad I started
Izabellah has been attending Pai's Academy of Taekwondo in Saratoga for a few months now, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. The Masters and instructors are incredibly patient with the children and excel at teaching discipline in an age-appropriate manner.
My son loves the classes always excited to go and Master Allen and Master Dudla are amazing with the kids.Master Allen and Master Dudla are focus on the kids and helps teach them to focus and to have a “I can do it mind set”.
Absolutely fantastic place. Very family friendly and the instructors are great with my 4yo daughter.
New to taekwondo? Start at Pai's Academy of Taekwondo Saratoga
Pai's Academy of Taekwondo Saratoga 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 Pai's Academy of Taekwondo Saratoga
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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