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Tae Kwon Do and Fitness Arts LLC
5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Utica, New York
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 5) — 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 taekwondoandfitnessarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 315-575-2886
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My kids started training with Master Fusco three years ago and they have been transformed physically, mentally and emotionally.”
“His dedication and understanding of taekwondo resonates throughout his classes, amplified by his overall knowledge of personal training as well as sports and fitness nutrition.”
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What students say
“Master Fusco is an amazing instructor!”
“Couldn’t be more happy with our decision to have my daughter be apart of this amazing family.”
“My kids started training with Master Fusco three years ago and they have been transformed physically, mentally and emotionally.”
“The focus, confidence, strength and respect that the art of TKD instills is crucial for kids to attain and use throughout their adult lives.”
From the reviews
A couple of years ago I first walked into this place feeling defeated, neglected and weak. I can honestly say that tae kwon do has not only bettered me physically but it has bettered me emotionally as well. I have seen the growth and so have the people around me.
Master Fusco is a great teacher. My daughter is very young and I was not sure if she was old enough for this sport. After bringing her for a free lesson all my worries were diminished. He is very passionate about teaching the kids and does a great job making sure everyone gets the attention they need.
MI HIJO ESTA EN ESA ESCUELA ES DEFINITIVAMENTE LA MEJOR Y EL MAESTRO NI SE DIGA UN EXCELENTE MAESTRO Y EL CONOCIMIENTO QUE TIENE EN EL TAEKWONDO Y LIGADO TAMBIÉN CON LA DICIPLINA Y DEFENSA PERSONAL ESO INCLUYE SUS CLASE ESTOY MUY CONTENTA Y SATISFECHA POR EL CAMBIO QUE HA DADO MI HIJO DESDE SUS COMIENZOS EL NOMBRE DE…
Dan and his helpers did a stress free delivery of our piano into our home. They not only deliver and set up your piano with tremendous care and concern for it, but they also have the same care and concern for your home as well. I absolutely would recommended Dan Fusco for his piano services, great job!
New to taekwondo? Start at Tae Kwon Do and Fitness Arts LLC
Tae Kwon Do and Fitness Arts LLC comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. 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 Tae Kwon Do and Fitness Arts LLC
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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