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Young Brothers Tae Kwon DO
4.6 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Style / system: ITF (Traditional) · Olympic / World Taekwondo · Kukkiwon-certified — 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Website & schedule youngbrotherstkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (412) 366-8800
The classes they run
“I'm absolutely thrilled with the progress my kids have made at Young Brothers Taekwondo!”
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What students say
“Master Yi and the other instructors are very courteous, kind, and welcoming to the students.”
“Grandmaster Kong is a world champion and elite teacher, as are all of his instructors.”
“Master Yi and the other instructors are very courteous, kind, and welcoming to the students.”
“The institute's focus on discipline, respect, and self-confidence has had a profound impact on my children's lives.”
From the reviews
A way of life. Keeps you flexible and fit. It teaches confidence and calmness. It gives you vitality and Youth. I have been training and studying with Grandmaster Kong for 23 years. I am 53 now and I still compete with the 20 year olds. It has done wonders for my family.
The Mind Set powers the skill set all life long... Grand Master Kong is a twice world champion and powerfully dynamic teacher. Myself, son and daughter all began as novices & rose to Black Belts. The life lessons learned and earned here serve all life long.
I'm absolutely thrilled with the progress my kids have made at Young Brothers Taekwondo! Master Yi is an exceptional instructor who truly cares about each student's development. His patience, expertise, and enthusiasm make every class an engaging and enjoyable experience.
100% Recommended. My kids have been coming here for over a year. Master Yi and the other instructors are very courteous, kind, and welcoming to the students. The teaching and program is very good. Both of my children started at 4 and are on a good development path.
New to taekwondo? Start at Young Brothers Tae Kwon DO
Young Brothers Tae Kwon DO 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 Young Brothers Tae Kwon DO
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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