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World Champion Tae Kwon Do
4.9 ★★★★★ 89 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Branford, Connecticut
Part of World Champion Taekwondo
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
- Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- 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
- 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 branfordtkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 203-488-9222
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 4–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son joined WCT at the age of 5 and currently he has a black belt 1st Dan and he enjoys WCT because of all the great instructors and Master Han.”
“Pics of his first belt test to best students trophy to black belt test!”
What students say
“My son joined WCT at the age of 5 and currently he has a black belt 1st Dan and he enjoys WCT because of all the great instructors and Master Han.”
“Master Han is truly exceptional – his approachability and positive attitude create such an encouraging environment for students of all ages.”
“Our family is having such a great experience with Master Han, Master Kevin, and all the great teachers at World Champion Tae Kwon Do!”
“My daughter has developed a strong sense of confidence and positivity that reflects her experience in her classes.”
“Our family is having such a great experience with Master Han, Master Kevin, and all the great teachers at World Champion Tae Kwon Do!”
“My son joined WCT at the age of 5 and currently he has a black belt 1st Dan and he enjoys WCT because of all the great instructors and Master Han.”
From the reviews
My kids started a whole year ago last August! They absolutely love World Champion Taekwondo here in Branford! They have come a long way since day one and I’m so proud of them! I’m proud to have made this decision in registering them. They currently have a blue belt. This time last year, they were just getting started.
Master Han is an amazing teacher. Not only he teaches Tae Kwon Do, but also teaches kids the important values of life. Master Han has a great passion for teaching and he is extremely patient with kids. All the instructors are great. They make sure kids have fun but learn Tae Kwon Do properly.
I love this place!! Master Han is incredible with these kids, my son started Tarkwondo as soon as he turned 3 and we gave it a trial to see if he would like it and be able to do it and he absolutely loved it. He’s got his white belt and now he just turned 4 and is working on his yellow belt!
Master Han has a special gift - It is the mix of physical expertise and generosity of spirit. He and his staff are simply the best —- They have taught our two children for a couple of years now and helped to weave them into more confident but also respectful and strong boys.
New to taekwondo? Start at World Champion Tae Kwon Do
World Champion Tae Kwon Do 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 World Champion Tae Kwon Do
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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