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Pai's Tae Kwon Do

5 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Scotia, New York

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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  • 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
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  • Website & schedule paistkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 518-399-1008

Hours

Monday 12–8 pm
Tuesday 12–8 pm
Wednesday 12–8 pm
Thursday 12–8 pm
Friday 12–7 pm
Saturday 8–10:30 am
Sunday 9–10 am

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 Pai's Tae Kwon Do, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 7 mentions

“My kids go to the Glenville location they absolutely love it and can’t get enough learning discipline and respect!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“The disciplines and skills they teach go way beyond self defense and offensive fighting skills by teaching self-control and respect in their programming.”

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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 Pai's Tae Kwon Do — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing 2 mentions

“Pai's Tae Kwon Do is also diverse as they are now offering FUSION which is a class for women that combines kickboxing, core and strength for a total body workout.”

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🏟️ MMA

“I really enjoy the MMA angle being pursued now in conjunction with traditional Taekwondo striking and defense.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“The disciplines and skills they teach go way beyond self defense and offensive fighting skills by teaching self-control and respect in their programming.”

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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 23 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 3 mentions

“I can’t say enough about how incredible Master Lira is at teaching and guiding students!”

great workout & conditioning 3 mentions

“It's great location for fighting across various ability levels with practical hands on correction as well as cardio, core fitness, targets, bags, and games.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“I have noticed such a change in my son’s fitness ability, as well as confidence and sense of discipline.”

certified & recognized school 5 mentions

“I can’t say enough about how incredible Master Lira is at teaching and guiding students!”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 9 mentions

“The disciplines and skills they teach go way beyond self defense and offensive fighting skills by teaching self-control and respect in their programming.”

From the reviews

My kids go to the Glenville location they absolutely love it and can’t get enough learning discipline and respect! The Masters and instructors at the Glenville location are very professional and friendly can’t go wrong here!

★★★★★ — James, May 2025

Awesome in everyway. Master Pai and her staff run an excellent facility. Top notch staff teach both adults and children the art of Tae Kwon Do. The disciplines and skills they teach go way beyond self defense and offensive fighting skills by teaching self-control and respect in their programming.

★★★★★ — Zeeek, May 2025

I remember David being there and his mom also watching his progress. He developed into a marital artist with fantastic techniques. In my opinion bettering yourself physically and mentally is never a waste of time although the benefit to self is more evident as the years pass.

★★★★★ — Joseph, Feb 2020

Master Pai’s taekwondo, is the best! Its given me my youth back and challenges me to the perfect level. They are accepting pf all levels and work with you where you are. Thank you, Master Pai and team for your dedication and commitment to your students!

★★★★★ — Jason, Jun 2025

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New to taekwondo? Start at Pai's Tae Kwon Do

Pai's Tae Kwon Do 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first taekwondo class at Pai's Tae Kwon Do

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 Pai's Tae Kwon Do

124 Saratoga Rd, Scotia, NY12302

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