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Park's Taekwondo Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Erie, Pennsylvania
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 4–6) — 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
- 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 parkstkdacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (814) 864-2899
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–12 PM, 3–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–12 PM, 3–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–12 PM, 3–8 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–12 PM, 3–8 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–12 PM, 3–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Park's TKD is an excellent school for children and adults to learn self defense and to build self confidence.”
“Park's TKD is an excellent school for children and adults to learn self defense and to build self confidence.”
Other martial arts here
“I wish they would bring back their kickboxing program.”
“Park's TKD is an excellent school for children and adults to learn self defense and to build self confidence.”
What students say
“Super friendly and professional, I'm always greeted with smiles from the instructors and grandmaster Park, the instructors are knowledgeable and patient.”
“Super friendly and professional, I'm always greeted with smiles from the instructors and grandmaster Park, the instructors are knowledgeable and patient.”
“It is a fantastic work out, improving balance, strength, cardio and focus.”
“Super friendly and professional, I'm always greeted with smiles from the instructors and grandmaster Park, the instructors are knowledgeable and patient.”
“Park's TKD is an excellent school for children and adults to learn self defense and to build self confidence.”
From the reviews
Park's Taekwondo is a great place to learn Martial Arts. A Korean Martial Art taught by Grandmaster Park from Korea, as well as Master Hong. Park's Taekwondo has provided me with a great way to stay healthy. Through Taekwondo here I am now able to control my weight and train my mind.
Took Tae Kwon Do here and was also instructed during an elective class at Penn State Behrend. I've taken martial arts classes on and off through my whole life. Usually leaving when I realized the instructor cared more about the money than your education and progression. That is far from the case here.
Absolutely awesome dojang. Great atmosphere, very professional and knowledgeable instructors. They care about safety but you get to do some really cool stuff. I've learned so much, I feel much safer walking around by myself. I'm definitely stronger and have much better coordination and balance!
Authentic traditional taekwondo. I was very impressed by the curriculum. I wish they would bring back their kickboxing program. I've trained at many kickboxing gyms, and they had possibly one of the best beginner/intermediate classes I've been to.
New to taekwondo? Start at Park's Taekwondo Academy
Park's Taekwondo Academy 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 Park's Taekwondo Academy
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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