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Summit Taekwondo of Montvale
4.9 ★★★★★ 76 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Montvale, New Jersey
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 — 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
- 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 montvaletkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 201-307-8922
Hours
| Monday | 2–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 2–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 2–9 pm |
| Thursday | 2–9 pm |
| Friday | 2–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We started at Summit TKD when my son was 5 years old, and for the past 2 years under Master Lee’s guidance, he has gained tremendous confidence, focus, and discipline.”
“My son is a 3rd degree black belt and started taekwondo at age 3 1/2 in Summit Taekwondo school and Master Lee is one of his loved master.”
What students say
“He is also an excellent instructor who teaches his many skills to children with kindness and love and serves as an example to many instructors.”
“Our family is grateful for his guidance, and we hold Master Lee in high regard and with great affection.”
“His passion and teaching skills instill confidence in our children and make them love Taekwondo.”
“We started at Summit TKD when my son was 5 years old, and for the past 2 years under Master Lee’s guidance, he has gained tremendous confidence, focus, and discipline.”
“He is fun, patient and amazing at not just teaching Martial arts and the discipline aspect of TKD, but at imparting valuable life lessons and molding impressionable minds!”
From the reviews
He is passionate about Taekwondo and loves his students. He is also an excellent instructor who teaches his many skills to children with kindness and love and serves as an example to many instructors. I respect him and am always grateful that we can practice Taekwondo together.
Master Lee is that special teacher who works hard to make sure every one of his student thrives. He is fun, compassionate and understands that the needs of every student are different.
My 5 year old son started Taekwondo about a year ago so he can learn to follow directions as well as develop self-discipline. Master Lee has been an excellent mentor to my son ever since he started. His dedication to teaching is second to none. He’s strict but also very kind and fair to every kids.
My son is a 3rd degree black belt and started taekwondo at age 3 1/2 in Summit Taekwondo school and Master Lee is one of his loved master. My son learned a lot from him and been his student in SWAT for how many years also.
New to taekwondo? Start at Summit Taekwondo of Montvale
Summit Taekwondo of Montvale 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.
Your first taekwondo class at Summit Taekwondo of Montvale
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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