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Tehonica's Taekwondo & Hapkido

5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Watertown, New York

Taekwondo school Affiliated Kids & teens 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
  • Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule tehonicastkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 315-786-8296

Hours

Monday 3–9 pm
Tuesday 3–9 pm
Wednesday 3–9 pm
Thursday 6 am–9 pm
Friday 3–9 pm
Saturday 3–9 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 Tehonica's Taekwondo & Hapkido, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 10 mentions

“Started off with white belt for my two kids, gosh it isalmost eight years already they are both black belt now.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Confidence building is also a huge part of the self defense program and happy to see things being earned.”

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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 Tehonica's Taekwondo & Hapkido — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“Confidence building is also a huge part of the self defense program and happy to see things being earned.”

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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 12 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“This definitely help with discipline my kids. And my kids love going too, unless when it is tournament time because they know they have to break a sweat every lesson.”

certified & recognized school 5 mentions

“I was here for three years and it was amazing I had so much fun and I felt like I was unstoppable thank you grandmaster tehonica for the great teaching🙂”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 7 mentions

“The staff and Grand Master focus on Respect and Discipline and also have fun.”

From the reviews

My kids went to this school for about 8 months and it was an exceptional one. The grand master is extremely dedicated and profesional. He makes sure that every child feels and know they are part of a family. He takes his time to work on individual strengths and weaknesses anyone might have.

★★★★★ — Katherine, Jan 2017

Started off with white belt for my two kids, gosh it isalmost eight years already they are both black belt now. Both kids might not behave well in the house too much but when they are with grandmaster Tehonica they behave so well. This definitely help with discipline my kids.

★★★★★ — Jackie, Jun 2026

It's a great place to bring your kids and yourself. As much as fun as it for the kids, it's is equally as fun to watch them. The staff and Grand Master focus on Respect and Discipline and also have fun. Confidence building is also a huge part of the self defense program and happy to see things being earned. Thank you!

★★★★★ — Drew, Feb 2020

Grandmaster Tehonica has been so wonderful with my son. Teaching him focus, and confidence has been so great. Something my son struggles with and I feel like this class has really started helping him from day one. Can’t say enough great things!

★★★★★ — Kensie, Apr 2024

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Your first taekwondo class at Tehonica's Taekwondo & Hapkido

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 Tehonica's Taekwondo & Hapkido

210 Court St #6, Watertown, NY13601

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