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Team Pro. YK Taekwondo Academy
5 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Old Bethpage, New York
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 3–13) — 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 yktausa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (516) 456-7700
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–2 PM |
The classes they run
“I wanted my son to start a different martial art after obtaining his black belt but this opportunity to train under grandmaster Kim was too good to pass up.”
“Master Kim doesn’t care about rushing belt tests, packing classes, or making money off students.”
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What students say
“The instructor is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging, making every class both fun and challenging.”
“Their deep knowledge of Taekwondo, combined with a genuine passion for teaching, creates an environment where students of all ages and skill levels thrive.”
“The reason that I choose Y&K is that it is newly opened with the advantage of fewer students and master K’s teaching method is so much detailed and fun!”
“He makes the classes enjoyable for my daughter along with teaching her respect and discipline!”
“The master is an internationally recognized WT taekwondo referee, with lots of experience.”
“The reason that I choose Y&K is that it is newly opened with the advantage of fewer students and master K’s teaching method is so much detailed and fun!”
From the reviews
Most patient and profession Master My son is a transfer Black Belt Student from Queens. I had tried out other few Taekwondo school in the town and finally choose Y&K. The reason that I choose Y&K is that it is newly opened with the advantage of fewer students and master K’s teaching method is so much detailed and fun!
7 Years in Taekwondo and I’ve Never Trained Under a Master Like Master Kim I’m a 1st Dan black belt with about 7 years of Taekwondo experience, and I can honestly say Master Kim is unlike any instructor I’ve ever trained under.
You'll be hard pressed to find a higher quality instructor in New York or anywhere else than Grandmaster Youngmin Kim at YKTA. Pretty much, he is a national level caliber coach teaching at a local school.
It has been just a few days since my son started taking classes here. I can’t say enough great things about YK TA! The instructor is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging, making every class both fun and challenging.
New to taekwondo? Start at Team Pro. YK Taekwondo Academy
Team Pro. YK Taekwondo Academy 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 Team Pro. YK Taekwondo Academy
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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