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RITC

5 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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  • 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
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  • Website & schedule ritkdcenter.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 401-335-5004

Hours

Monday 6:30 am–7:30 pm
Tuesday 6:30 am–7:30 pm
Wednesday 6:30 am–7:30 pm
Thursday 6:30 am–7:30 pm
Friday 6:30 am–7:30 pm
Saturday 9 am–12 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 RITC, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 12 mentions

“The after-school program provides a safe and structured environment where children can stay active, complete homework, and train in traditional Taekwondo.”

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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 RITC — 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 6 Google reviews — in their own words.

certified & recognized school 7 mentions

“My twin boys used to take taekwondo lessons with Master Park in the past and when we found out he had opened his own school we immediately went in for a tour and signed them up.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 17 mentions

“Master Park is extremely dedicated, disciplined, and truly cares about developing not only strong martial artists but also confident and respectful individuals.”

From the reviews

RI Taekwondo Center (RITC) offers one of the best after-school Taekwondo programs in Pawtucket Rhode Island. Master Park truly care about the students and focus on building discipline, respect, confidence.

★★★★★ — Jessica, Mar 2026

Large updated building thats clean and well kept, with parking! They offer an after school program and taekwondo. Master Park is an excellent teacher, he provides a good mix of structure and fun. With an emphasis on discipline, not only in class, but at home also.

★★★★★ — Larry, Oct 2025

RITC It's a fantastic place for children, they enjoy and learn discipline, focus, concentration and more great values. Master Park is lovely, have a full experience in the martial arts and he is benevolent, kind, respectful and patience with all the students and parents. I truly recommend RITC for children and adults.

★★★★★ — Eliana, Mar 2026

We love RITC. My twin boys used to take taekwondo lessons with Master Park in the past and when we found out he had opened his own school we immediately went in for a tour and signed them up. Master Park is one of a kind.

★★★★★ — Grace, Jan 2026

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New to taekwondo? Start at RITC

RITC 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first taekwondo class at RITC

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 RITC

210 West Ave, Pawtucket, RI02860

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