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World Champion Taekwondo New Fairfield
5 ★★★★★ 60 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in New Fairfield, Connecticut
Part of World Champion Taekwondo
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 3–12) — 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule newfairfieldtkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 203-746-5422
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–4 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The way e teaches children and adults being able to recognize each persons limitations always make you feel integrated in the team is incredible.”
What students say
“Master Kim is a amazing instructor, he puts in a lot of hard work into training and does a great job building confidence in young kids.”
“It's a beautiful facility with very spacious conditions and Master Kim has proven once again his professionalism and dedication to the entire Taekwondo community.”
“Master Kim has helped my son gain more courage, strength, respect and determination.”
“I highly recommend World Champion Taekwondo New Fairfield for anyone interested in learning martial arts.”
“It's a beautiful facility with very spacious conditions and Master Kim has proven once again his professionalism and dedication to the entire Taekwondo community.”
“Master Kim is a amazing instructor, he puts in a lot of hard work into training and does a great job building confidence in young kids.”
From the reviews
Master Kim is awesome with the kids. My son has been taking classes with him since he was 3. It’s amazing to watch the kids learn, grow and excel. We love our Tae Kwon do family!
I highly recommend World Champion Taekwondo New Fairfield for anyone interested in learning martial arts. Master Kim’s approach to teaching encourages confidence, produces champion athletes and creates long lasting friendships. His gentle demeanor creates a comfortable, safe and joyful learning experience.
Great teacher and really focuses on the needs of each student. Master Kim is always working to get the most out of his students. Constantly building their pride and self esteem. A wonderful place for all ages. Master Kim helps students grow in the areas of discipline, respect and effort.
THE BEST of New Fairfield is right here, with MASTER KIM My sons have trained with Master Kim since they were 2 and 3 years old. They are now 6 and 7. What Master Kim does for their sense of discipline and confidence is unmatched in any other afterschool activity.
New to taekwondo? Start at World Champion Taekwondo New Fairfield
World Champion Taekwondo New Fairfield 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.
Your first taekwondo class at World Champion Taekwondo New Fairfield
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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