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U.S. Black Belt Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in New Hartford, New York

Taekwondo school Olympic / WT Free trial Affiliated Kids & teens Private lessons

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 — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Poomsae & forms forms (poomsae) practice — the patterns at the heart of taekwondo and your belt testing
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule usblackbeltny.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 315-832-7915

Hours

Monday 3–8 pm
Tuesday 3–8 pm
Wednesday 3–8 pm
Thursday 3–8 pm
Friday 3–7 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 U.S. Black Belt Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 29 mentions

“We were immediately impressed with Master Shin's heart as well as his "art" when it came to relating to not only our grandchildren, but also to us as adults.”

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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 U.S. Black Belt Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

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 25 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 5 mentions

“Master Shin has the patients & knowledge that is needed in the growth of young minds helping them establish a calm & controlled behavior.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 9 mentions

“What started as a search for something to help our grandson gain more focus has turned into a "family affair" that includes his two sisters, his mom and us - his grandparents!”

🧒 strong kids program 10 mentions

“My son has blossomed at US Black Belt. He loves going to practice and the staff and facility are professional, encouraging and strict in the perfect ways.”

certified & recognized school 19 mentions

“We were immediately impressed with Master Shin's heart as well as his "art" when it came to relating to not only our grandchildren, but also to us as adults.”

🧼 clean, well-kept dojang 3 mentions

“The studio is safe, clean and equipped with needed instructional tools.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 15 mentions

“What started as a search for something to help our grandson gain more focus has turned into a "family affair" that includes his two sisters, his mom and us - his grandparents!”

From the reviews

Master Shin and His Team is by far the BEST Martial Arts Taekwondo business in this area. I highly recommed! You DEF will NOT be disappointed

★★★★★ — I, Dec 2023

Very well discipline institute.. very friendly senior instructor.. Loveing it...

★★★★★ — Rakesh, Jul 2023

My daughter loves going here.. She is become more respectful of others around her. The coach and the whole team do a great job with all there students.

★★★★★ — Komal, Jul 2019

When my son began Tae Kwon Do classes, he lacked coordination and focus. I have been amazed at the improvements that my son has made since he began attending classes. He began classes in September, and he has made steady improvement with his dexterity, attention and self-confidence.

★★★★★ — Sharon, Feb 2014

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 25 reviews →

Your first taekwondo class at U.S. Black Belt Martial Arts

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 U.S. Black Belt Martial Arts

4652 Commercial Dr, New Hartford, NY13413

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