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The Martial Arts Training Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Deer Park, New York

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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  • 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
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  • Website & schedule nymatc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (631) 242-0586

Hours

Monday 12–9 PM
Tuesday 12–9 PM
Wednesday 12–9 PM
Thursday 12–9 PM
Friday 12–9 PM
Saturday 10 AM–12 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 The Martial Arts Training Center, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 25 mentions

“Exceptional staff with an incredible curriculum that helps children of all ages reach their martial arts goals.”

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Teens

“I want to walked as a very young boy not even a teenager yet into very intimidating schools run by adults.”

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🧑 Adult Classes 2 mentions

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“They’re always promoting good mental and physical health and during this times is nice to find a place where my child can get that and also learn self defense.”

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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 The Martial Arts Training Center — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“They’re always promoting good mental and physical health and during this times is nice to find a place where my child can get that and also learn self defense.”

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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 50 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 2 mentions

“I have been able to learn many different styles of martial arts through very experienced and amazing instructors such as Sifu Charles Chi and Sifu Zach.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Exceptional staff with an incredible curriculum that helps children of all ages reach their martial arts goals.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 4 mentions

“I’ll always be grateful for the community, guidance, and values this school has given me.”

📘 strong forms & technique 3 mentions

“I have read some of the other comments that criticize the techniques that some of the students may be learning and that they are moving through the belt system too fast.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“The biggest reason I chose the Martial arts training Center is because a good deal of the instructors are former students that really care about the development of the students.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 13 mentions

“More importantly however these instructors taught me principles such as discipline, integrity, honesty, respect, etc.”

From the reviews

Best place ever! My daughter has been going here for 2 months and she loves it! I am so glad I signed her up! She has become less shy and more outspoken and confident in herself, to not be afraid to speak up or Stan up for herself! I really appreciate the instructors and Mr. Charles for the amazing work they do.

★★★★★ — Ixia, Feb 2023

My daughter has been coming here for about a year now. Her uncle is a martial art instructor and he did not hesitate to refer here...... all of the instructors at Chi's martial arts do an amazing job with the kids. They show attention to every child. Their program is amazing.

★★★★★ — Kevin, Aug 2018

Both my kids go here… the instructor are very nice. The Saturday crew especially is very nice to younger kids … This real mixed martial art … the class is very affordable as well … I recommend this place to anyone to learn and teach kids life skill …

★★★★★ — Nyc, Jul 2022

This place, these people are so wonderful!! I have made friendships that are still strong to this day. We always laugh, have so much fun and always are looking for a new adventure together! 🥰 Truly a life changing place for me.

★★★★★ — Nicole, Dec 2025

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New to taekwondo? Start at The Martial Arts Training Center

The Martial Arts Training Center 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.

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Your first taekwondo class at The Martial Arts Training Center

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 The Martial Arts Training Center

1959 Deer Park Ave, Deer Park, NY11729

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