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Professional Martial arts Taekwondo Center
5 ★★★★★ 256 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in New York, New York
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
- 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule nycmartialartscenters.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 212-779-4444
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–9 pm |
| Thursday | 12–9 pm |
| Friday | 12–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | 12 am–5 pm |
The classes they run
“My son has been attending Professional Martial Arts Taekwondo Center at Kips Bay since 2020, and it's been such a positive experience for him.”
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What students say
“Our child recently started at Professional Tae Kwon Do on 2nd Avenue as a beginner, and we've had a very positive experience so far.”
“We 100% recommend, it’s a great club which focuses on TKD technique while allowing kids to have fun and it’s a friendly atmosphere also for the parents, bonus :-)”
“We 100% recommend, it’s a great club which focuses on TKD technique while allowing kids to have fun and it’s a friendly atmosphere also for the parents, bonus :-)”
“We originally enrolled our child to help with focus and burning off extra energy, but the transformation has been incredible.”
“My son went to his first competition recently which was an incredible experience.”
“He’s a giant ball of energy, and Master Kim, Master Park and all the instructors are so kind and encouraging!”
From the reviews
My son is a student at Professional Taekwondo and has a good time there. Instructors are friendly, professional and patient with beginners. My son is learning great life skills, confidence, focus and discipline. One of our best decisions was to send him here!
Our son (8 yo) has been going to professional TKD for the last 4 years and we couldn’t be happier. The ethos is amazing, and a perfect balance of discipline and nurturing. Grand Master Kim is the heart and soul of the club, and genuinely loves all his students like his own kids.
My daughter has been taking up Taekwando for 6 months now. She enjoys every class whether it's indoor or outdoor. The masters and instructor are very professional, friendly, kind, encouraging, and most of all passionate.
We joined Professional TKD a few months ago and both our kids love it! All the Masters are super great at instructing and making classes fun for the students no matter what level belt. We visited many Dojangs in NYC and ultimately chose Professional.
New to taekwondo? Start at Professional Martial arts Taekwondo Center
Professional Martial arts Taekwondo Center 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 Professional Martial arts Taekwondo Center
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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