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Scarsdale Achieve Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 195 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Scarsdale, New York

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

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 — 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
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule martialartsama.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (914) 723-0777

Hours

Monday 11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
Friday 11 AM–9 PM
Saturday 10 AM–2 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 Scarsdale Achieve Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 43 mentions

“Both my son and daughter have trained with Achieve, and the dedication, guidance, and patience of their instructors and masters have made a lasting impact on my kids.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“I’m also very thankful to Master John who has really contributed his time and efforts to helping my daughter improve a lot through private lessons.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Martial arts is not only about self defence but also about respect and mind enrichment.”

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🎓 Belt Testing 3 mentions

“Earning belts is strictly based on merit and the kids feel so proud to achieve.”

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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 Scarsdale Achieve Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“Martial arts is not only about self defence but also about respect and mind enrichment.”

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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 195 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 15 mentions

“The front desk staff always greet us with such a warm and friendly welcome, which makes the whole place feel like a community, not just a school.”

📘 strong forms & technique 2 mentions

“The classes are a great mix of discipline, teaching forms and learning how to perfect their techniques.”

🧒 strong kids program 5 mentions

“Achieve Martial Arts in Scarsdale is a great school with great teachers who have really helped my daughter improve her discipline and balance.”

competition & tournament success 3 mentions

“A fantastic school with knowledgeable and experienced teachers, many of which have competed on National and International levels.”

certified & recognized school 4 mentions

“I’m also very thankful to Master John who has really contributed his time and efforts to helping my daughter improve a lot through private lessons.”

🧼 clean, well-kept dojang 5 mentions

“Excellent school, excellent teachers, always on time and always attentive to overall progress, super spacious and clean facilities.”

From the reviews

I highly recommend this place if you are looking to sign up your kids for taekwondo. My 7 year old daughter has been taking her class for 5 months and is so much stronger, more focused, and disciplined than ever! She’s always excited to come to her class.

★★★★★ — Marilove, Dec 2024

We’ve had such a wonderful experience with Scarsdale Achieve Martial Arts! My child has been training here for about a year now, and we truly couldn’t be happier. The coaches are incredibly professional, patient, and motivating.

★★★★★ — Maria, Feb 2026

This is a great martial arts school and I would highly recommend. They recently changed names from Kangs to Achieve Martial Arts and moved to a bigger location so that’s why you might see references to both. My son (6) loves going here.

★★★★★ — Connie, Jan 2019

This is a great place to learn taekwondo. The teachers are highly skilled and very patient and encouraging with the kids. The atmosphere is welcoming and respectful and you can see that the staff genuinely care about their students. I highly recommend it for adults or kids.

★★★★★ — Ryad, Apr 2025

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New to taekwondo? Start at Scarsdale Achieve Martial Arts

Scarsdale Achieve Martial Arts 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 Scarsdale Achieve Martial Arts

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 Scarsdale Achieve Martial Arts

590 Central Park Ave, Scarsdale, NY10583

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