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YB World Taekwondo Academy | Martial Arts, High Ridge Rd, Stamford
4.8 ★★★★★ 72 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Stamford, Connecticut
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 — 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 ybworldtkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (203) 969-1234
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12–9 PM |
| Friday | 12–7 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Grand master Kim and Master Kim and the rest of the teaching group are extremely talented and are demonstrating always the best teaching skills to our kids.”
“My little girl has been a student since Jan '22 and just got her green/purple belt last week at age 5!”
What students say
“Master CJ is an amazing, dedicated instructor who works with his students and understands their strengths and weaknesses.”
“They are patient, encouraging, and adept at tailoring their teaching methods to accommodate students of all skill levels, from complete beginners to advanced practitioners.”
“My son has been going to YB since he was 5 years old and to say that he has found his second family is downplaying his love for this school.”
“They possess a deep knowledge of Taekwondo techniques and philosophies, and their passion for teaching is evident in every class.”
“Their positive energy and encouragement have helped my son grow in confidence and excitement for Taekwondo!”
“Grand master Kim and Master Kim and the rest of the teaching group are extremely talented and are demonstrating always the best teaching skills to our kids.”
From the reviews
My son has been going to YB since he was 5 years old and to say that he has found his second family is downplaying his love for this school. The staff there is amazing and the lessons they teach him play an amazing role in the great person my son is becoming.
YB World, we love you. My child joined them about 3 years ago and I must say I have only positive things to say about them. A visible difference in the personality, self confidence and motivation and an added touch of kindness and care.
My family and I are so impressed with the quality of instruction. We have seen such a positive chance in our 4.5 year old son. We have watched his confidence and ability to focus grow and develop under the careful attention and nurturing he has received from his teacher Master Kim.
My son has been going here for over a year, in that time he has progressed through multiple belts, gained confidence and control through instruction and is gaining patience through the process.
New to taekwondo? Start at YB World Taekwondo Academy | Martial Arts, High Ridge Rd, Stamford
YB World Taekwondo Academy | Martial Arts, High Ridge Rd, Stamford 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 YB World Taekwondo Academy | Martial Arts, High Ridge Rd, Stamford
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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