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World Olympic Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Edison, New Jersey

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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
  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule worldoly.mypixieset.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 732-527-8785

Hours

Monday 2:30–8 pm
Tuesday 2:30–8 pm
Wednesday 2:30–8 pm
Thursday 2:30–8 pm
Friday 3 am–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 World Olympic Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 15 mentions

“Really impressed the results are beyond my expectations if you really want the best martial arts school for your kid , don’t wait they are the best 👏🔥”

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Teens

“If you’re looking for a martial arts school for your child, your teen, or yourself, I highly recommend “World Olympic Martial Arts”.”

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🌀 Poomsae & Forms 2 mentions

“Master Erica Linthorst, USA National Poomsae Team, 4 time World Poomsae medalist,”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Amazing skills for discipline and self defense techniques.”

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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 Olympic Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Amazing skills for discipline and self defense techniques.”

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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 33 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 4 mentions

“We are incredibly grateful to have such a great coach and champion.”

📘 strong forms & technique 5 mentions

“Master Erica Linthorst, USA National Poomsae Team, 4 time World Poomsae medalist,”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“The kids love his teaching, and we as parents love watching him coach.”

competition & tournament success 17 mentions

“Having trained under Master Sarro for years, he has helped me in my journey to make the 2024 USA National Team and compete at the 2024 World Championships in Hong Kong.”

certified & recognized school 9 mentions

“The Master Instructor is nor only competent - he is also a caring individual who leads with expertise, experience, and a sound educational background.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“Great instructors, great values, and a positive environment.”

From the reviews

It is a great event to know that a World Champion, an African Champion, and a multi-medalist across all states of America is the owner of a major Taekwondo school.

★★★★★ — Ahmed, Mar 2025

If you’re looking for a martial arts school for your child, your teen, or yourself, I highly recommend “World Olympic Martial Arts”. Master Sarro is adept at teaching children and adults of all ages, levels, and skills.

★★★★★ — Mili, Mar 2025

This is a very exciting venture - if you're looking for a former National Team member who competed in World events to help you learn and train you so you can reach your Taekwondo goals.

★★★★★ — Erica, Mar 2025

We are extremely happy with World Olympics taekwondo training. Coach Ghofran is very knowledgeable, soft-spoken, and truly values every child. His teaching techniques are excellent.He focuses on proper form, discipline, balance, and confidence while keeping the sessions engaging and age-appropriate.

★★★★★ — Shweta, Feb 2026

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New to taekwondo? Start at World Olympic Martial Arts

World Olympic Martial Arts 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.

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Your first taekwondo class at World Olympic Martial Arts

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 Olympic Martial Arts

52 NJ-27 Ste 2B, Edison, NJ08820

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