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United Martial Arts Taekwondo (UMA TAEKWONDO)
5 ★★★★★ 126 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Bergenfield, New Jersey
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo · Kukkiwon-certified — 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 (ages 4–13) — 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
- Poomsae & forms forms (poomsae) practice — the patterns at the heart of taekwondo and your belt testing
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule umataekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 201-370-9726
Hours
| Monday | 1–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 1–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 1–9 pm |
| Thursday | 1–9 pm |
| Friday | 1–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He truly cares about the kids and helps them build confidence, discipline, and respect while still keeping classes fun.”
“He started in the Peewee class and has moved up to the “older” classes.”
“Not only has he learned valuable self-defense skills, but he has also developed discipline, respect, and confidence along the way.”
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“Not only has he learned valuable self-defense skills, but he has also developed discipline, respect, and confidence along the way.”
What students say
“Master Hong is such a great and passionate leader.”
“The dojang is clean, organized, and welcoming, which reflects the professionalism of the entire team.”
“The program also offers plenty of social events, which really help the kids build friendships and feel part of a community.”
“I also appreciate how the instructors emphasize respect, perseverance, and self‑control, not just kicking and forms.”
“The most engaging program your child can get around town. Instructors are respectful and caring.”
“UMA is led by a loving and caring Grandmaster, Master Hong, who has a wealth of knowledge about the sport as a former national USA ATU (American Taekwondo United) champion.”
From the reviews
Great taekwondo school! UMA is led by a loving and caring Grandmaster, Master Hong, who has a wealth of knowledge about the sport as a former national USA ATU (American Taekwondo United) champion. He has nurtured his students so they find their physical and mental strength.
Taekwondo has taught me a lot about discipline and also how to be strong when you need it to be. Because of this, I've met some of my best friends that I wouldn't have met without Taekwondo. It's a great place to have fun while also learning self-defense!
The taekwondo has a very nice inside and it’s very child friendly. The master is nice to all kids and parents and makes it very fun for everyone.
My son has been a student of Master Hong’s for years now. He started in the Peewee class and has moved up to the “older” classes. The schedule is convenient for working parents and the classes incorporate fun obstacles with instruction and discipline.
New to taekwondo? Start at United Martial Arts Taekwondo (UMA TAEKWONDO)
United Martial Arts Taekwondo (UMA TAEKWONDO) comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. 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 Martial Arts Taekwondo (UMA 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.
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