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Kids Taekwondo in Staten Island
7 schools in Staten Island, New York show real evidence — from their own sites or parents' reviews — of running kids or youth taekwondo classes. Taekwondo is a genuinely good fit for children: it builds confidence, focus, and fitness in a disciplined, respectful setting, and young beginners drill kicks, forms, and pad work rather than full-contact sparring. The best move before enrolling is simply to go watch a class — ask each school what age ranges its classes serve and how it introduces sparring for kids, and notice whether the instructor is patient and the room is calm and organized. Schools are ranked below by local reputation (rating weighted by review count), and with 7 options in town, it's worth visiting two before you decide.
1. Glory Martial Arts Center Staten Island
5 ★★★★★ 263 reviews
“Best gym on the island! I train here as well as both of my kids! Instructors are professional, friendly, on time and run a fantastic cirriculum to learn brazilian jiu jitsu and…” — Joe
2. New York's Finest Taekwondo
4.9 ★★★★★ 92 reviews
“This school is the best thing that I ever made by registering my girls there when I moved to Staten Island. Wonderful Masters and instructors who help my kids to be confident…” — Mansou
3. New York Taekwondo Un’s Dragon
5 ★★★★★ 37 reviews
“NY Taekwondo is the absolute best! They are terrific, wonderful teachers and mentors who care about their students physical, emotional and psychological well being and growth.…” — Danielle
4. Black Belt America
5 ★★★★★ 30 reviews
“My little boy is six years old and he likes this school so much. He has been here for one year already. He has two or three classes per week and makes progress little by little.…” — Aco
5. New York Taekwondo Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
“This school gives confidence to students and improves them no matter how skilled they are, and is surrounded by an amazing staff” — Emanuel
6. Grand Master Kang's TaeKwonDo Martial Arts Center
4 ★★★★☆ 20 reviews
“My 4 yr old started with them last year. Both Grandmaster and Master Kang are brilliant teachers!! They teach taekwondo with patience, paying undivided attention to each and every…” — Ankita
7. B.B.A. TAEKWONDO
4.4 ★★★★☆ 9 reviews
“Excellent. Master Park has so much patience with the kids. My son loves to go to class” — Richard
Enrolling your child in Staten Island: practical notes
- Watch a class first. Any welcoming school will let you and your child observe before signing up. Look for a patient instructor, a calm and organized room, and kids who are having fun while staying on task.
- Ask about age ranges. Confirm which class fits your child — many schools split younger kids from older kids and teens — so the pace and content match their age.
- Ask about the sparring policy for kids. Reputable schools keep young beginners on kicks, forms, and pad work; sparring should be introduced gradually, kept light, done in protective gear, and closely supervised.
- Keep gear simple to start. Comfortable athletic clothes and water are enough for a first class — most schools provide a dobok, and they'll tell you when it's worth buying your own. See the what-to-wear guide.
- Use a free trial. Many schools offer a free trial class — the lowest-pressure way to find out if it clicks for your child. See free taekwondo trial classes.
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