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Tom Defranzo's Martial Arts Academy in Winchester
5 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Winchester, Massachusetts
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
- Website & schedule tomdefranzomartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (781) 721-5511
The classes they run
“He is a champion of all children but in particular those with unique needs.”
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What students say
“The focus is on perfecting the skills of traditional tae Kwon do, but he also weaves in lessons about leadership, courage, respect for self, family and community.”
“The focus is on perfecting the skills of traditional tae Kwon do, but he also weaves in lessons about leadership, courage, respect for self, family and community.”
From the reviews
Our 2 boys have been with Tom Defranzo (affectionately known to his students and families as Sir) for the past 4 years. The focus is on perfecting the skills of traditional tae Kwon do, but he also weaves in lessons about leadership, courage, respect for self, family and community.
Our 3 sons have been Tom's students for over 5 years. Not only are they learning Taekwondo skills and discipline, but Tom has been an important mentor and role model in their lives. This review deserves 10 stars!
Outstanding experience for kids. Taekwondo is one piece of the puzzle. Mr Defranzo care for the kids and show them respect. Through that he teaches them values and discipline. Priceless for kids.
Your first taekwondo class at Tom Defranzo's Martial Arts Academy in Winchester
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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