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Yang Taekwondo
4.9 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in New York, New York
Style / system: ITF (Traditional) — 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 — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule yang-taekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 917-498-1294
Hours
| Monday | 12–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 3–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8:45 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Master Yang is an amazing, inspiring teacher for both adults and children - my children thought my new-found bad-ass skills were so cool they signed up as well.”
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What students say
“The dojang itself has a positive and welcoming vibe that reflects Master Yang’s character.”
“The dojang itself has a positive and welcoming vibe that reflects Master Yang’s character.”
“Not only does she teach you the movements and forms of taekwondo, but much more importantly does she instill the spirit of taekwondo in you.”
“You get a sweat-pouring cardio and strengthening work out at the same time, as well as a mental one!”
“Master Yang is a fantastic teacher, the facilities are wonderful and all the other students are very nice.”
From the reviews
If you’re looking for the best taekwondo dojang in NYC, Yang Taekwondo is the place to be. Master Yang is the epitome of a true martial artist. She’s dedicated to bringing out the best in you, not just as a martial artist but as a person. It’s more than just learning techniques; Master Yang teaches you a way of life.
Before moving back to Europe, I was a student of Master Yang, and she is the real deal. She has been studying under Grandmaster S.J. Kim before opening up her own school, and I cannot praise her loudly enough.
I am a life-long runner (okay, really slow jogger) and ten years ago I just wanted to add upper-body strengthening and stretching to my routine. I found so much more than that with Master Yang's Taekwondo!
I have been on the hunt for a new Tae Kwon Do school for a long time. I am so glad I found Yang Tae Kwon Do! From my first class I knew this was exactly what I've been looking for. Master Yang is a fantastic teacher, the facilities are wonderful and all the other students are very nice.
New to taekwondo? Start at Yang Taekwondo
Yang Taekwondo 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 Yang Taekwondo
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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