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Transform Martial Arts (Cho's Taekwondo)

4.8 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Hawthorne, New Jersey

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 hawthornemartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 973-304-0205

Hours

Monday 5:30–9 pm
Tuesday 5:30–9 pm
Wednesday 5:30–9 pm
Thursday 5:30–9 pm
Friday 5:30–9 pm
Saturday Closed
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 Transform Martial Arts (Cho's Taekwondo), confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 5 mentions

“The instructor is very nice and teaches kids discipline and respect towards other”

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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 Transform Martial Arts (Cho's Taekwondo) — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🎽 Karate

“El profesor de karate es muy buena persona super amable , enseña bien y trata muy bien Asus alumnos.”

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🦵 Kickboxing 2 mentions

“I signed up for their fitness kickboxing challenge for adults.”

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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 22 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 2 mentions

“Great instructor and awesome atmosphere for learning and building confidence.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 4 mentions

“Instructors are friendly and the overall atmosphere is great as parents and kids create a community.”

certified & recognized school 2 mentions

“The Master instructor is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 6 mentions

“Kicking and punching something for 30 minutes is good for mental health ;-) It’s great for beginners or if you haven’t exercised in awhile.”

From the reviews

Mi hijo lleva más de 4 años en esta academia , ya es cinturón negro y estoy muy satisfecha por todo lo aprendido , el instructor trata y enseña bien a los alumnos y lo mejor es que siempre aconseja y orienta a sus alumnos como a los padres

★★★★★ — Stana, Mar 2019

Mi hijo Kevin práctica Taekwondo, goza de alto nivel de enseñanza con un buen maestro estoy súper contenta con los resultados..😊

★★★★★ — Titan, Mar 2019

This place gave me confidence and friends and the best place to work out. It is the BEST!!!!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!!!!!

★★★★★ — Rrojas, Mar 2019

Cho's Taekwando Academy is the best place to do a martial art even if you are just starting or if you had past experiences in the matter. When I started taekwando I had no idea that it would be so exhilarating.

★★★★★ — Chito, Mar 2019

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New to taekwondo? Start at Transform Martial Arts (Cho's Taekwondo)

Transform Martial Arts (Cho's Taekwondo) 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.

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Your first taekwondo class at Transform Martial Arts (Cho's Taekwondo)

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 Transform Martial Arts (Cho's Taekwondo)

344 Wagaraw Rd, Hawthorne, NJ07506

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