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Won's Taekwondo Academy

4.8 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Monroe, Connecticut

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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
  • Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
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  • Website & schedule wonstkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 203-880-9747

Hours

Monday 3:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday 3:30–8:30 pm
Wednesday 3:30–8:30 pm
Thursday 3:30–8:30 pm
Friday 4–8 pm
Saturday 9 am–1 pm
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 Won's Taekwondo Academy, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 22 mentions

“Our son is really enjoying it and is learning Taekwondo from the real master himself Master Lee who is indeed an expert in his craft and is very good with the kids.”

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Teens

“Great with kids, teens and 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 Won's Taekwondo Academy — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🥷 Hapkido

“Master Lee is great, the Hapkido program is great for adults and juniors alike”

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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 19 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 8 mentions

“Master Lee is great with kids, his patience and genuine concern for the kids' learning make this an ideal extra curricular experience for young children.”

📘 strong forms & technique 2 mentions

“Won offers classes for younger and older kids; as well various art forms.”

🧒 strong kids program 6 mentions

“I take classes with my son. I am 44 and he is 12. I love this place because it gives us opportunity to slow down daily life and get some quality Dad-Son time.”

certified & recognized school 16 mentions

“Our son is really enjoying it and is learning Taekwondo from the real master himself Master Lee who is indeed an expert in his craft and is very good with the kids.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 11 mentions

“After the very first introductory class when I watched my 8 yo daughter say "Focus, Confidence" and then break a board I knew that she was hooked.”

From the reviews

Great place for children and adults to learn the art. Master Lee has a unique ability and patience to deliver instructions in a fun way that motivate kids and spark increased interest in the art, while teaching the fundamentals for respect, perseverance, sincerity, tolerance and focus for good character.

★★★★★ — Ibrahima, Mar 2016

We are very happy and pleased with our son's experience at Won's T.A. Our son is really enjoying it and is learning Taekwondo from the real master himself Master Lee who is indeed an expert in his craft and is very good with the kids.

★★★★★ — Tisha, Apr 2017

After my first trial class here about 8 months ago, I knew I was hooked. The atmosphere is welcoming, classes are fun and challenging, the schedule is really convenient, and the price is good.

★★★★★ — Elizabeth, Dec 2016

After the very first introductory class when I watched my 8 yo daughter say "Focus, Confidence" and then break a board I knew that she was hooked. She looks forward to her classes twice a week with excitement and absolutely loves it.

★★★★★ — Karen, Sep 2017

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 19 reviews →

New to taekwondo? Start at Won's Taekwondo Academy

Won's Taekwondo Academy 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 Won's Taekwondo Academy

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 Won's Taekwondo Academy

435 Main St, Monroe, CT06468

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