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Parks US Taekwondo
4.8 ★★★★★ 93 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Manchester, Connecticut
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 3–10) — 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 ustaekwondomanchester.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 860-646-9500
Hours
| Monday | 2–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 2–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 2–9 pm |
| Thursday | 2–9 pm |
| Friday | 2–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The staff is incredibly welcoming, kind, and caring…and not just during the 40 minutes of class but my daughters overall wellness and journey through life outside of class.”
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What students say
“This facility has some of the best Masters and student volunteers who are very kind and happy to work with.”
“The staff is incredibly welcoming, kind, and caring…and not just during the 40 minutes of class but my daughters overall wellness and journey through life outside of class.”
“The staff is incredibly welcoming, kind, and caring…and not just during the 40 minutes of class but my daughters overall wellness and journey through life outside of class.”
“We have seen a huge change in our daughters self-confidence, ability, attitude and motivation over her time at USTKD.”
“Master Park and Master Nico have created excellent programming for kids of all levels and really make all kids feel included and able to participate.”
“The skills you learn here will definitely help in the long run gives you confidence, strength and motivation.”
From the reviews
My son has attended Park’s US Taekwondo for almost two years now. Our experience has been absolutely amazing. We were impressed from day one. The facility is very nice and well maintained. The owner and all instructors are so kind and know exactly how to teach and interact with children.
This place is amazing the atmosphere is welcoming, instructors are very helpful and friendly. The learning of curriculum is easy to learn. The skills you learn here will definitely help in the long run gives you confidence, strength and motivation. I’ve been training here all my life and loved every part.
We took our daughter for a trial class to get her moving and build her confidence level. We weren’t sure what to expect but she has been hooked since day one. It’s been nothing less than AMAZING!
This place is phenomenal. After having my son enrolled for two years, I can’t imagine not having it apart of his weekly activities. There are always tons of instructors so each kid gets tons of attention and individual instruction. All staff are extremely positive and just phenomenal influences on the kids.
New to taekwondo? Start at Parks US Taekwondo
Parks US Taekwondo 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 Parks US 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.
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