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Y.H. Park Taekwondo Academy

5 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Seaford, New York

Taekwondo school Olympic / WT Affiliated Kids & teens Sparring

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 6–18) — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
  • Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
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  • Website & schedule yhpark.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 516-735-3434

Hours

Monday 10 am–9:30 pm
Tuesday 10 am–9:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am–9:30 pm
Thursday 10 am–9:30 pm
Friday 10 am–9:30 pm
Saturday 9 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 Y.H. Park Taekwondo Academy, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 24 mentions

“My son started here 2 years ago and we did so much research with looking for a place n after checking out about four of them we chose yh park they are amazing there.”

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Teens

“It helps with his ADHD hopefully my teen daughter will be starting there as well”

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🥇 Olympic Sparring

“A place with a long history, with the most qualified owners and instructors in Olympic Taekwondo.”

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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 Y.H. Park Taekwondo Academy — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

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 65 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“We chose this place because of the awesome individualized attention each child gets and how welcoming and supportive the instructors and masters are.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 14 mentions

“We chose this place because of the awesome individualized attention each child gets and how welcoming and supportive the instructors and masters are.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“My kids have grown in their confidence and athleticism, and they've internalized the core teachings of Taekwondo, including honesty, respect, and self control.”

certified & recognized school 3 mentions

“Master Park, his family and all the taekwondo family on this trip to South Korea was memorable.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“The instructors are great snd they always have a fun time while also learning great values such as respect and discipline.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 32 mentions

“Besides high technical skills, courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, focus, discipline and building confidence are just some of the values that students learn daily.”

From the reviews

My son has been attending YH Park Taekwondo Academy since he was six (2022), and he absolutely loves it. This academy is a fantastic place for both children and adults to build discipline, confidence, and focus through martial arts.

★★★★★ — Aiya, May 2025

My son has been coming here for years. He is very passionate and gives him a nice balance in life that teaches respect, courage and many other values. The YH Park school instructors, masters and atmosphere is great.

★★★★★ — Chris, Nov 2023

My daughter has been going to YH Park Taekwondo for about a year or maybe more and it’s just an amazing Academy. The Masters, instructors, and the assistants are amazing! They are well trained and they are very knowledgeable about the art of taekwondo.

★★★★★ — Yuni, May 2025

When I first came to Y.H Park, I was impressed with the instructors. They are welcoming, caring, compassionate and they are truly genuine. My daughter loves to go to the academy, and she enjoys her class as well as the interaction with everyone. It was the best decision we have ever made!

★★★★★ — Sandra, May 2024

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Your first taekwondo class at Y.H. Park 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.

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 Y.H. Park Taekwondo Academy

1170 Hicksville Rd, Seaford, NY11783

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