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SPavlou TaeKwonDo

5 ★★★★★ 121 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey

Taekwondo school Olympic / WT Kukkiwon-certified Free trial Affiliated Kids & teens

Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo · Kukkiwon-certified — based on the school's own site and student reviews. Taekwondo systems (Olympic/World Taekwondo, ITF, and ATA/Songahm) differ in forms, sparring rules, and tournaments; if lineage matters to you, confirm it with the school. ATA vs WT vs ITF, explained →

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

  • 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 (ages 7–15) — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule spavloutaekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (973) 477-5297

Hours

Monday 4–9 PM
Tuesday 4–8 PM
Wednesday 4–9 PM
Thursday 4–8 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
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 SPavlou TaeKwonDo, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 40 mentions

“The master has taken so much time and energy to get to know our kid personally, us parents and even our young son who often comes to watch.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Good place for kids to learn self defense, discipline, and gain confidence.”

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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 SPavlou TaeKwonDo — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“Good place for kids to learn self defense, discipline, and gain confidence.”

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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 121 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 3 mentions

“Master Pavlou is genuinely kind and patient with all the kids, giving each one the attention they need.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 4 mentions

“My son goes to SPavlou taekwondo, Master Pavlou is very kind and humble person.”

🧒 strong kids program 10 mentions

“If you want your child to develop stronger motor skills, respect and so much more please don’t hesitate and sign them up!”

certified & recognized school 18 mentions

“I was a student of Master Pavlou and got my black belt with him and now my kids are training and learning from him !”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 10 mentions

“If you want your child to develop stronger motor skills, respect and so much more please don’t hesitate and sign them up!”

From the reviews

I was a student of Master Pavlou and got my black belt with him and now my kids are training and learning from him ! I’m super grateful and have already seen a difference in my kids behavior in just a couple of months being here.

★★★★★ — Alani, Jul 2023

SPavlou Taekwondo is the place to be! My Daughter loves going if she could she would go everyday! His class is awesome and when he teaches the kids they have a blast in his class! They also have fun while learning! If your looking to join this is the time to join!

★★★★★ — Lauren, Jun 2023

My son Jacob, loves going to S.pavlou taekwondo class. He wants to go every day!! Master Pavlou it's great with his students. He's patient and takes he's time to make sure his students understand the class. My son goal is to be a black belt like Master Pavlou and teach.

★★★★★ — Raquel, Jul 2023

Our 3 grand kids love these classes. The Master pays attention to each kid individually according to their capabilities. Definitely recommend this institution!

★★★★★ — Annamma, Aug 2025

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Your first taekwondo class at SPavlou TaeKwonDo

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 SPavlou TaeKwonDo

90 N Beverwyck Rd, Lake Hiawatha, NJ07034

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