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Spirit Taekwondo Ridgewood
4.7 ★★★★★ 181 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Ridgewood, New York
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 2–12) — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule spirittaekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (718) 628-0555
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 2–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–3 PM |
The classes they run
“It’s been exciting to see how the classes command his attention and how the instructors are gentle yet firm in how they engage with the kids which to me was very skillful.”
“The honor student cards (an idea I stole and use in my high school classroom) motivate students, and they love showing the cards to their parents and turning them in for rewards.”
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What students say
“I’m grateful to them for giving our family a chance and for providing a safe, welcoming space for our child.”
“In addition to classes they build community for their members through parties (which the kids love), camps, promotion celebrations, workshops, tournaments, and family classes.”
“They are somewhat strict in the lessons which is great because they want your child to enjoy, respect and understand what they are doing.”
“In addition to classes they build community for their members through parties (which the kids love), camps, promotion celebrations, workshops, tournaments, and family classes.”
“At each promotion test or event, Master Starnes reminds the students to do their best in school and to respect their parents.”
“The space is clean and larger than most martial arts locations.”
From the reviews
My son enjoys Spirit Taekwondo. It has improved his confidence. He loves all the staff. He takes pride in learning new techniques and advancing in his belt levels. The staff is nice and friendly. Always welcoming. I love that they allow the kids to grow into their taekwondo skills.
*Updated Review* 3 years later (from my last review, 5+ years my kids have been there total) and I still love Spirit Taekwondo. Enough that I started taking classes myself! And seriously, I was/am so out of shape and so unathletic that I figured I'd hardly last a week.
Awesome experience for the kids/parents. It’s great to see a family orientated business where they strive to excel in teaching elite martial arts to the kids/adults, and embrace family instilled values shared amongst all…it’s a family affair at all times which is a huge reason why we stay with Spirit of Taekwondo 🥋.
The school offers a well-structured curriculum that caters to all age groups and skill levels. The training facilities are well-maintained and equipped with quality mats and equipment, ensuring a safe training environment.
Your first taekwondo class at Spirit Taekwondo Ridgewood
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.
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🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site