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US National Taekwondo Academy LLC

5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in West Long Branch, New Jersey

Taekwondo school Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule usntnj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 732-272-1896

Hours

Monday 4–8:30 pm
Tuesday 4–8:30 pm
Wednesday 4–8:30 pm
Thursday 4–8:30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 11 am–1 pm
Sunday 12:15–2 pm

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 US National Taekwondo Academy LLC, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 9 mentions

“The development we have witnessed thus far has helped our children in athleticism, coordination, self confidence, self control, sportsmanship, and self discipline.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“A wonderful school that facilitates learning self defense, and strengthens ones’ overall ability to perform martial arts.”

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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 US National Taekwondo Academy LLC — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“A wonderful school that facilitates learning self defense, and strengthens ones’ overall ability to perform martial arts.”

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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 20 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 3 mentions

“Master Kim is truly an amazing teacher, an inspiring role model and is excellent with children.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 3 mentions

“Master Ben and his team are the most fabulous professional, hard-working, talented child friendly, unique masters, and teachers of taekwondo out there!”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“The development we have witnessed thus far has helped our children in athleticism, coordination, self confidence, self control, sportsmanship, and self discipline.”

certified & recognized school 7 mentions

“Master Ben and his team are the most fabulous professional, hard-working, talented child friendly, unique masters, and teachers of taekwondo out there!”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 7 mentions

“The development we have witnessed thus far has helped our children in athleticism, coordination, self confidence, self control, sportsmanship, and self discipline.”

From the reviews

Our family has been attending for over one year. We are grateful for the authentic Korean training delivered with excellence by Grandmaster Kim. His knowledge of the sport exceeds our expectations.

★★★★★ — Margaret, Jul 2022

My grandson has been going for the last eight months. The discipline and confidence he has gained has been so good to see. As much as it is challenging to him he also has fun. Master finds a great balance of being firm yet also providing some humor.

★★★★★ — Ayn, Jan 2022

I started training here since was 9 years old and it was one of the greatest decisions I have ever made. Master Kim is truly an amazing teacher, an inspiring role model and is excellent with children. I would highly recommend him for any kid who wants to learn taekwondo.

★★★★★ — Jake, Jan 2022

Ele é um professora excelente, eu vejo a diferença nos meus filhos, estāo mais focados e confiantes, eu super indico. He is an excellent teacher, I see the difference in my children, he is more focused and confident, I highly recommend a Master Kim

★★★★★ — Gaming, Jan 2022

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New to taekwondo? Start at US National Taekwondo Academy LLC

US National Taekwondo Academy LLC 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first taekwondo class at US National Taekwondo Academy LLC

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 US National Taekwondo Academy LLC

217 Locust Ave, West Long Branch, NJ07764

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