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United Black Belt
4.9 ★★★★★ 113 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Edison, New Jersey
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
- 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
- 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 unitedblackbeltedison.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 908-226-0077
Hours
| Monday | 3–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 3–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 3–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The instructors are very knowledgeable and professional, they didn't just teach my kids Taekwondo but also discipline, respect, confidence and self-control.”
“Behind every sharp correction and every intense sparring training was someone who believed in me, even at times when I didn’t.”
“they teach not only self defense and kicking/punching, but how to improve your attitude and have a positive mindset overall.”
“I carry with me the sweat of every hard-earned belt, the pain of every lesson, and the joy of every victory.”
Other martial arts here
“they teach not only self defense and kicking/punching, but how to improve your attitude and have a positive mindset overall.”
What students say
“The Masters and Grand Master are great in connecting with each and every student and assessing and training them to come up the curve.”
“United Black Belt is truly the best Taekwondo school, providing exceptional training for kids of all ages and helping them grow into well-rounded young adults.”
“The facility is clean, well-organized, and exudes a welcoming and positive energy that is evident from the dedicated instructors to the enthusiastic students.”
“The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and great at explaining techniques in a way that’s easy to understand.”
“The instructors are very knowledgeable and professional, they didn't just teach my kids Taekwondo but also discipline, respect, confidence and self-control.”
“This school is an overall great environment, and both masters, along with Grandmaster Kim are dedicated to improving us as students, both mentally and physically.”
From the reviews
Highly recommended school. Our son got his black belt and currently getting ready for his first tournament. Thanks to all the teachers for their dedication.
My son has been part of the United Black Belt Taekwondo school since the last 3 years and can say with greater confidence regarding the level of professionalism and disciplined approach adopted by the school.
My time at United Black Belt has been nothing short of transformative. This school not only taught me martial arts, but also the core ideas of building character, discipline and resilience.
We have been sending our son to United Black Belt for taekwondo, and we couldn't be happier with the experience. The facility is clean, well-organized, and exudes a welcoming and positive energy that is evident from the dedicated instructors to the enthusiastic students.
New to taekwondo? Start at United Black Belt
United Black Belt 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 United Black Belt
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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