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Team USA Taekwondo Fitness
4.8 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Fort Lee, New Jersey
Style / system: ITF (Traditional) — 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
- 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 teamusatkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (201) 947-8994
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter has been at his Tae Kwon Do school since she was 3 years old, and has been training with Master Bernard for over 20 years.”
“Very professional, very organized, The teacher really knows what he is doing he is great with private classes.”
“He shows students how Tae kwon do is applied in a self defense manner, but more importantly he teaches students respect, discipline.”
Other martial arts here
“You cant go wrong with an Olympic competitor and coach who has produced an Olympic competitor and 2 world kickboxing champions right here in Fort Lee NJ.”
“He shows students how Tae kwon do is applied in a self defense manner, but more importantly he teaches students respect, discipline.”
What students say
“Master Bernard is the best there is ; still at the apex of his amazing knowledge and skill level.”
“There are classes for all ages, and there are many younger students there who have parents who also participate in the classes.”
“Most importantly, through my time at Team USA Taekwondo I've developed strong bonds with the people I have been training with and will always regard them as a second family.”
“He provides a class that is very physical but at the same time he teaches the art form of Tae Kwon Do and explains the "science" of the movements associated with it.”
“The classes are great exercise and the Tae Kwon Do is a wonderful challenge.”
“She has won many medals in the sport of Tae Kwon Do and has even been on the USA National Team multiple times.”
From the reviews
I met Master Bernard over 20 years ago, when he came to Jamaica as the main guest speaker at our Taekwondo Seminar. He was very knowledgeable about Taekwondo and sparked a lot of interest in the Art.
Team USA is for everybody who want to be healthy! If you want to be in a good shape, their kick boxing classes are really good. If you want to get serious martial arts training, this is THE PLACE you should go. Highly recommended.
The best taekwondo and kickboxing school in tri-state area. I’m a student of this school for 20 years. Highly recommended!!!
Master Bernard began training my now 10 year old son years ago, at a time when he was facing early challenges in school. My son had difficulties with attention and communication and as a result was falling behind academically, socially, and emotionally.
New to taekwondo? Start at Team USA Taekwondo Fitness
Team USA Taekwondo Fitness 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 Team USA Taekwondo Fitness
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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