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World Champion Tae Kwon Do Amity

5 ★★★★★ 60 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in New Haven, Connecticut

Part of World Champion Taekwondo

Taekwondo school Free trial Affiliated Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

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 — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • 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
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  • Website & schedule amitytkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 203-387-9777

Hours

Monday 3–8 pm
Tuesday 3–8 pm
Wednesday 3–8 pm
Thursday 3–8 pm
Friday 3–8 pm
Saturday 9:30 am–2 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 World Champion Tae Kwon Do Amity, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 41 mentions

“My two kids started coming to taekwondo when they are 4 and 6 years old,it has been a great journey for them,seeing them grow from day 1 till today and everyday on there classes.”

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🌀 Poomsae & Forms

“My daughter is thriving, participating in the prestigious Poomsae Team, Leadership Team, and the Demonstration Team.”

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🎬 Demo Team 3 mentions

“My daughter is thriving, participating in the prestigious Poomsae Team, Leadership Team, and the Demonstration Team.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“World Champion Taekwondo is traditional Korean taekwondo as it was meant to be, with all the proper kicks, punches, forms, and self-defense moves.”

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🎓 Belt Testing 2 mentions

“The instruction is highly effective; my children are consistently challenged and feel exceptionally prepared for every belt test.”

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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 World Champion Tae Kwon Do Amity — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“World Champion Taekwondo is traditional Korean taekwondo as it was meant to be, with all the proper kicks, punches, forms, and self-defense moves.”

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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 60 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 3 mentions

“Both kids thrived under these excellent coaches and instructors as not only do they care about training, but good character development too.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 12 mentions

“I have nothing but overwhelmingly positive things to say about how they make it a positive, community-oriented experience for not just the kids, but also the families involved.”

📘 strong forms & technique 2 mentions

“World Champion Taekwondo is traditional Korean taekwondo as it was meant to be, with all the proper kicks, punches, forms, and self-defense moves.”

🧒 strong kids program 10 mentions

“Master Kim and his staff have been a wonderful role model for my kids. The school teaches self-discipline, respect and encourages kids to set and achieve personal goals.”

competition & tournament success 12 mentions

“World Champion Taekwondo is traditional Korean taekwondo as it was meant to be, with all the proper kicks, punches, forms, and self-defense moves.”

certified & recognized school 20 mentions

“Master Kim, Master Shin, Master Chase, and Master Natalie strike the perfect balance: rigorously challenging their students while empowering them with a "never quit" attitude.”

From the reviews

My sons have been coming to this studio for years to study TKD. The place is clean, organized, and well run. The summer camps are great fun; the staff are all trained and great with kids. Master Kim even took the time to help my youngest son get over his frustrations with his mistakes.

★★★★★ — Lana, May 2025

My son has been taking classes here for 4 years and LOVES every minute. He has completed multiple camp sessions during school breaks and has so much fun every day that he he doesn't want to leave. When he was younger he would even cry at pick up.

★★★★★ — Alyssa, Mar 2026

Jace has had a wonderful experience at World Champion Tae Kwon Do. Their dedication to the students is remarkable and the focus on respect is wonderful for all students. Highly recommended!!

★★★★★ — Rich, May 2023

No need to look elsewhere other than World Champion Taekwondo. This taekwondo school has stood the test of time. My two kids started at age 7. One just left for college, twelve years later, and the other remains a current student at 15 years old.

★★★★★ — Jenette, Sep 2024

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Your first taekwondo class at World Champion Tae Kwon Do Amity

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 World Champion Tae Kwon Do Amity

152 Amity Rd, New Haven, CT06515

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