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World Taekwondo Academy
5 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Port Washington, New York
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo — 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
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 3–5) — 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 portwtkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 516-944-5454
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–9 pm |
| Thursday | 12–9 pm |
| Friday | 12–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Wonderful place with excellent staff, tremendous life skill program that has helped my son with focus and respect!”
“Has a demo team of blackbelts and other training beyond blackbelt.”
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What students say
“They have the best instructors from the Grandmaster, Master and Instructors.”
“The instruction is really detailed and informative while being friendly and supportive.”
“Wonderful place with excellent staff, tremendous life skill program that has helped my son with focus and respect!”
“Master Ryan and instructor Vitto are super attentive and makes TKD both fun and engaging but most importantly well taught.”
“The approach is encouraging with a focus on discipline and respect and the delivery is very developmentally appropriate.”
From the reviews
World Taekwondo Is a wonderful place to learn tkwd! When we moved to LI we tried several schools. We don't even live in Port Wash but it is absolutely worth the drive to come to World Taekwondo. It is such an encouraging and supportive academy with excellent instruction.
Been attending for over 3 months. Simply put, amazing and wonderful. Master Ryan and instructor Vitto are super attentive and makes TKD both fun and engaging but most importantly well taught. They know every child’s name even in classes of more than 20+. Lots of energy and effort. Highly recommended.
A great place for children to learn about themselves-their abilities and their limitations. The Masters here are patient and careing. They encourage disciple, honor, respect and trust. A wonderful learning facility for children and adults.
It is a perfect place to learn Taekwondo. I strongly recommend this place. Our children love to practice Taekwondo !! even a god would looooooooove this place My son and daughter literally go 5/7 days a week!
New to taekwondo? Start at World Taekwondo Academy
World 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.
Your first taekwondo class at World 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.
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