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Tiger World Class Tae Kwon Do Ellicott City

4.6 ★★★★★ 92 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Ellicott City, Maryland

Part of World Class Tae Kwon Do

Taekwondo school Olympic / WT Free trial Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Sparring Competition team

Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo — 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 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 tigerworldclasstkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (443) 377-0050

Hours

Monday 2–8 PM
Tuesday 2–8 PM
Wednesday 2–8 PM
Thursday 2–8 PM
Friday 2–8 PM
Saturday 10 AM–2 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 Tiger World Class Tae Kwon Do Ellicott City, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 36 mentions

“My kids LOVE their Taekwondo lessons here , felt home already for them especially on their new location, and are always looking forward on their 2x of weekly classes.”

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🐲 Little Dragons

“My son has been attending their little tigers program for about 9 months and in that shirt time we have seen an amazing change in him!”

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Teens

“One of the most impressive aspects of this program is how they involve their middle and high school athletes in mentoring the younger students.”

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🎬 Demo Team 3 mentions

“My kiddo grew in their TKD journey and even joined the sparring and demo teams.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Kids enjoying & learning self defense and discipline at the same time, PLUS it helps to take off their minds from gadgets/screen time.”

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🎓 Belt Testing

“Other favorites about Tiger: - Work hard / reward feedback loop that comes from earning belts.”

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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 Tiger World Class Tae Kwon Do Ellicott City — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“Kids enjoying & learning self defense and discipline at the same time, PLUS it helps to take off their minds from gadgets/screen time.”

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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 92 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 2 mentions

“Master Chung is amazing and manages to keep the kids laughing and engaged through all of the activities.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 11 mentions

“The instructors are not only highly skilled in their craft but also incredibly passionate about sharing their knowledge and fostering a sense of community among their students.”

🧒 strong kids program 7 mentions

“My kids LOVE their Taekwondo lessons here , felt home already for them especially on their new location, and are always looking forward on their 2x of weekly classes.”

competition & tournament success 2 mentions

“Master Shin told my kiddo he wanted her to become a strong female Master and she is on her way to that goal - even becoming a National TKD champion earlier this year.”

certified & recognized school 27 mentions

“Master Shin & Master Chong are very nice, helpful, patient, dedicated & fun to be around that’s why my daughter can’t help not to give them a hug after her classes.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 22 mentions

“For the parents who want their children to have more focus and concentration, I encourage them to send their kids to Tiger World Class Tae Kwon Do.”

From the reviews

My Daughter and my son started Tiger World Class with Master Chong,Master Shin and Master Daniel they love it! Now They are Yellow belts.My kids loves to coming to Tae Kwon Do! They've learned so much. This place like a home I highly recommend

★★★★★ — Turgay, Feb 2025

Love this school! Staffs are very nice, polite and always care about the progress of your child. Very family oriented! My son has attending this school for a year and a half now. We signed up for the black belt program.

★★★★★ — Tadinee, Jun 2017

For the parents who want their children to have more focus and concentration, I encourage them to send their kids to Tiger World Class Tae Kwon Do. My son did not concentrate nor focus well before and so we sent him to this Tae Kwon Do class.

★★★★★ — Tun, Dec 2022

We are so grateful to have found this Taekwondo school. The instructors truly care about each student and help them grow both physically and mentally. My child has become more confident, respectful, and motivated since joining. Thank you for making such a positive impact on our family!

★★★★★ — Mina, Jun 2026

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New to taekwondo? Start at Tiger World Class Tae Kwon Do Ellicott City

Tiger World Class Tae Kwon Do Ellicott City 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first taekwondo class at Tiger World Class Tae Kwon Do Ellicott City

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 Tiger World Class Tae Kwon Do Ellicott City

10132 Baltimore National Pike F&G, Ellicott City, MD21042

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