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T. Kang Taekwondo - Marine Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Brooklyn, New York

Taekwondo school Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Sparring Competition team

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

  • 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
  • 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 tkangtkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (718) 891-1400

Hours

Monday 2–9 PM
Tuesday 2–9 PM
Wednesday 2–9 PM
Thursday 2–9 PM
Friday 2–9 PM
Saturday 2–9 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 T. Kang Taekwondo - Marine Park, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 16 mentions

“My daughter loves going to class here - she was very upset the few times they were closed because of the weather, which to me says a lot.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“Great for Physical Fitness, Self Defense, Competition Training, and Self Discipline.”

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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 T. Kang Taekwondo - Marine Park — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🎽 Karate 2 mentions

“Best place for kids to learn self defense and karate.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“Great for Physical Fitness, Self Defense, Competition Training, and Self Discipline.”

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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 34 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 5 mentions

“Master pascal is a great instructor and everyone that works or goes here are very respectful and supportive.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 3 mentions

“Master pascal is a great instructor and everyone that works or goes here are very respectful and supportive.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“My daughter loves going to class here - she was very upset the few times they were closed because of the weather, which to me says a lot.”

certified & recognized school 16 mentions

“I have the best boss and teacher, Master Berthony Pascal, who continues to mentor me to be my best, in teaching and in martial arts training.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 13 mentions

“Master pascal is a great instructor and everyone that works or goes here are very respectful and supportive.”

From the reviews

My daughter loves going to class here - she was very upset the few times they were closed because of the weather, which to me says a lot.

★★★★★ — Eugene, Feb 2014

I LOVE TKANG TAEKWONDO. All the instructors are awesome and VERY respectful and want what's best for you. 🤗🤗🤩🤩🤩😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️❤️💥💥💥

★★★★★ — Violet, Oct 2024

The original and still the Best. Master Pascal is a traditional instructor with Modern teachings methods. There is a class for everyone, Just come down and take a class.

★★★★★ — Mel, Dec 2017

This Taekwondo school offers remarkable martial arts training programs, self defense, kickboxing, wellness/fitness trainings and so much more… both physically and mentally helping us to stay healthy. Head coach Master Pascal teaching with his passion and dedication.

★★★★★ — Lucia, Mar 2023

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New to taekwondo? Start at T. Kang Taekwondo - Marine Park

T. Kang Taekwondo - Marine Park 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.

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Your first taekwondo class at T. Kang Taekwondo - Marine Park

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 T. Kang Taekwondo - Marine Park

2960 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY11229

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