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UMAC LaGrange
4.9 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Poughkeepsie, New York
Plan your first class
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule umacnation.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (845) 240-1999
Hours
| Monday | 1–6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–6:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“With three kids enrolled first as traditional students, then as summer campers, followed by after school students, UMAC has truly become an important part of our family.”
“11/10 Would recommend, to kids, teens, and adults such a great place to be and work hard!”
“Watching their faces light up when they earn a stripe on their belt is priceless.”
Other martial arts here
“I also love kick boxing, the workouts are amazing and pushes you.”
What students say
“He has always gotten the best instruction from Master C and has gotten great confidence from UMAC Lagrange.”
“Master Castrovinci is amazing with kids of all ages, and makes learning life skills so much fun!”
“From the very beginning Master Castrovinci and Instructor McMorrow make you feel like you are apart of the UMAC family and help you achieve all of you or your child’s goals.”
“Joining UMAC was the best decision I made for my kids. They love going to class, making new friends and seeing what they are capable of doing.”
“From the very beginning Master Castrovinci and Instructor McMorrow make you feel like you are apart of the UMAC family and help you achieve all of you or your child’s goals.”
“I love the discipline and respect the studio teaches along with the fitness and fun that a 5 year old needs!”
From the reviews
Joining UMAC was the best decision I made for my kids. They love going to class, making new friends and seeing what they are capable of doing. Watching their faces light up when they earn a stripe on their belt is priceless. They have learned so much about themselves and have a new level of confidence.
We LOVE our time at UMAC LaGrange! My 3.5 year old son has tons of energy, so the Dragons Class is perfect for him. He is learning to be more focused and confident in the class. Master C is kind, patient, and a great mentor. He has a great way of working with the kiddos.
UMAC is an AMAZING place for children and adults to learn TKD, grow as people, form connections, and get healthy and fit! Excellent instructors and a well-rounded curriculum make this an awesome place to be a part of.
UMAC is a great place with great Instructors. They have programs for kids and adults. If you are looking for a positive family oriented martial arts school UMAC is the place to go.
New to taekwondo? Start at UMAC LaGrange
UMAC LaGrange 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.
Your first taekwondo class at UMAC LaGrange
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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