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Rami Elite

4.6 ★★★★★ 82 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

Muay Thai and kickboxing center offering self-defense and fitness classes.

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
  • Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule ramielite.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (551) 339-3339

Hours

Monday 10–11:30 AM, 4:30–8:30 PM
Tuesday 10–11:30 AM, 4:30–8:30 PM
Wednesday 10–11:30 AM, 4:30–8:30 PM
Thursday 10–11:30 AM, 4:30–8:30 PM
Friday 10–11:30 AM, 4:30–8:30 PM
Saturday 12–2:30 PM
Sunday 12:30–2:30 PM

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

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 13 mentions

“The courses available are for introduction muay thai classes, a more advanced class, and a children's class.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“They provide not only lessons in self defense but in self confidence, teamwork, respect for yourself as well as others and self discipline.”

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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 Rami Elite — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing

“Rami is one of the most dedicated instructors and also one of the most decorated kickboxing competitors in the world.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“They provide not only lessons in self defense but in self confidence, teamwork, respect for yourself as well as others and self discipline.”

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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 82 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 2 mentions

“Rami elite is a great gym with a world class coach who goes above and beyond with his students and makes sure its a good environment for everyone”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“VIsited the gym to train back in March of 2020; great experiece all in all, the environment was exremely welcoming, especilly the men and women who train there.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 3 mentions

“VIsited the gym to train back in March of 2020; great experiece all in all, the environment was exremely welcoming, especilly the men and women who train there.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 6 mentions

“They provide not only lessons in self defense but in self confidence, teamwork, respect for yourself as well as others and self discipline.”

From the reviews

You won't find another Muay Thai gym in Philadelphia that has produced more champions and won more championship belts! The courses available are for introduction muay thai classes, a more advanced class, and a children's class.

★★★★★ — Dennis, Apr 2016

Rami Elite offers wonderful programs for people of all ages. They provide not only lessons in self defense but in self confidence, teamwork, respect for yourself as well as others and self discipline. All the staff members are professional,patient and welcoming.

★★★★★ — Janice, Jun 2023

Rami elite actually is a Great gym i love the environment for My kids !!my kids they been training here since they were 6and 9 they are in the Muay Thai and taekwondo program they like it !!they have more confidence in now! t definitely Highly recommend it !!!

★★★★★ — Marwan, Jun 2023

I had a fantastic experience at my son's taekwondo school. The instructors are professional, friendly, and dedicated. My child has developed discipline and confidence under their guidance. I highly recommend this school!

★★★★★ — Jessica, Jun 2023

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New to taekwondo? Start at Rami Elite

Rami Elite 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.

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Your first taekwondo class at Rami Elite

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 Rami Elite

7249 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA19111

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