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Pulse TaeKwondo Center

5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Astoria, New York

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • 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
  • Women's classes dedicated women's taekwondo classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule pulsetkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (718) 440-3233

Hours

Monday 9 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 2–9 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–9 PM
Thursday 2–9 PM
Friday 2–9 PM
Saturday 9:30 AM–1:30 PM
Sunday Closed

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 Pulse TaeKwondo Center, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 14 mentions

“my son has been with Master Eleni for 2 years but made a great progress and learned a lot not only in taekwondo.”

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🎓 Belt Testing

“My son just got his first stripe on his belt and he was on top of the world.”

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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 Pulse TaeKwondo Center — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

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 26 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 6 mentions

“Master Eleni and Mister Alfred are amazing teachers, motivate the kids, give positive reinforcement and teach lessons in both taekwondo and life (e.”

📘 strong forms & technique 2 mentions

“I love that they reward the children for focus and technique, so even when they are not moving up a belt color, they still have something they can work for.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“Taekwondo classes here have given my children confidence, strength (in body and mind) and a great physical activity and goals!”

certified & recognized school 7 mentions

“Master Eleni and Mister Alfred are amazing teachers, motivate the kids, give positive reinforcement and teach lessons in both taekwondo and life (e.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 6 mentions

“She teaches respect and discipline, and it’s excellent exercise for the kids.”

From the reviews

This is a fantastic studio run by a fantastic teacher. Master Eleni is as wonderful with the kids as she is with the adults. My daughter loves going to class and I was so inspired by her progress that I signed up for the adult class! Highly recommend on all fronts. We’ve found a community there.

★★★★★ — Yassmeen, Mar 2025

Believe all the 5 star reviews. Master Eleni is a patient teacher. My squirmy, hyper 6 year old listens to her, though. She and the other instructors are incredibly patient even with a room full of squirmy, distractible six-year-olds. She teaches respect and discipline, and it’s excellent exercise for the kids.

★★★★★ — Elizabeth, May 2026

My children have been going to Pulse for more than 5 years and they love it there!!! Master Eleni and Mister Alfred are amazing teachers, motivate the kids, give positive reinforcement and teach lessons in both taekwondo and life (e.g., respect).

★★★★★ — G, Jul 2021

my son has been with Master Eleni for 2 years but made a great progress and learned a lot not only in taekwondo. Great class, variety of exercises so you are never bored and lets not forget great classes headed by instructor Albert: teenagers appreciate his style while they learn important skills of self-defense!

★★★★★ — Sanja, Oct 2021

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New to taekwondo? Start at Pulse TaeKwondo Center

Pulse TaeKwondo Center 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.

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Your first taekwondo class at Pulse 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.

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 Pulse TaeKwondo Center

38-01 20th Ave, Astoria, NY11105

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