Started coming last fall shortly after this location opened. I had previously trained in taekwondo…read morefor 7-8 years in St. Louis, and then for one year at Jae H. Kim's school in Boston, so it was important to me that I find an instructor who had a lot of experience and really understood traditional taekwondo. Master Kim is the real deal. He is personally teaching all the classes (except for the rare occasions when he is teaching a master class elsewhere.) He's one of the OG Korean instructors who understands the art, the reasons for why moves are a certain way, and is really good at explaining things and giving feedback. Super thankful to have found the school. The community of students is great as well! Everyone is polite, respectful, and helpful to each other.

Do they have bus for picking kids I thank that will be Great we like taekwon-do to learnread more

My 8 years old son is taking classes for over a year now and I have seen great improvement on his…read moreconfidence discipline and skills, classes are fun but demanding. Before enrolling my son and due to a non favorable review regarding their membership cancellations policy I had to make sure to completely understand the conditions...I had the option to pay in full for 3 months, 6months or 1 year, and monthly payments as well...so far no problems at all, I have the option to cancel, freeze or modify the taekwondo program at anytime even more, I took my son on vacations in 2 different times and I didn't have to pay the tuition for those months. the head instructor told me that I only have to inform them any absence before of the end of the month. I would highly recommend this studio, they have changed my son's life and I am thinking on taking classes myself!

My child has adhd and autism and with Mr Roger's compassion, patience, structure, and expert…read moreteaching, my child earned his black belt. You can tell how dedicated these children are because they stay with the school year after year. He builds a culture of inclusion and respect. The kids are great. Their new studio is beautiful

As a parent of a national level competitor in Taekwondo, I have visited many schools and in a good…read moreposition to know a good school when I see one. Master Cho's school is very good in my opinion. Master Cho is very hands-on teacher who really loves the sport and cares about his students' success. I definitely recommend the school whether you are a beginner or a serious athlete.

Great new discovery! I am taking private lessons with Master Cho, this are by far the best…read moreTaekwondo classes I have ever taken! This is the real Olympic Taekwondo!

I have been studying adult Taekwondo at CPTKD for six years, and I was surprised to realize that I…read morehave never left a review. Words cannot express how amazing this place is. Every single teacher has taught me something deeply meaningful about life, and helped me to become a better martial artist. Come and try it. You will be in the best shape of your life, able to defend yourself should an emergency ever arise, and (what's more) you will have a source of inspiration and grace in your life beyond anything you could have imagined. There is no other school in the area that can hold a candle to the dedication and expertise of their teachers and the spirit of community and togetherness they inspire. The facilities are also bar none, state of the art, beautiful, and always immaculate. p.s. I watch how incredible everyone is with the kids here too, and I can't wait to send my toddler when she is old enough!

I can't say too much about how the owners are, prices, etc. But I take the girls I babysit here a…read morefew times a week and have spent a lot of time observing the staff's interactions with the children and been in the facilities and this seems like a great place The girls I babysit absolutely love it here. The staff are great with the children and have age appropriate activities and expectations. They are also welcoming and friendly. The facility is super clean and new. There are toys available for the children to play with during down times. There is flavored water, tea and pretzels always available. From a babysitters perspective I love it here

Great place they pick up my kid and help with his homework then teach him Taekwondo I pick him up…read moreat 6 and all I gotta do is give him dinner and put him to sleep Master Raj and his instructors and staff have made my life so much easier definitely recommend to any parent looking for an after school program or just a place to learn Taekwondo it's great either way

This place is so great. Master Malick is a really down-to-earth guy and his family makes the place…read morethat much better. The studio has a great feeling of community, which is not always the case with some martial arts studios. A lot of times, martial arts studios have all sorts of money making schemes and you have to pay more and more as you advance. But, with Harlem Tae Kwon Do, you pay one set fee. The studio is not glistening and sparkling like some places, but it's got all the amenities, including a huge training room, a gym, two small locker rooms, one for men and one for women, and an area where kids can play. Master Malick's children are often there, too, so it's great for kids and adults who can't really leave their kids. As far as the feel of the place, you get to meet very giving and kind people from the neighborhood, while taking part in an activity that stimulates your mind and you body. If you want an intense workout, MWF is really good for adults. Then, early evenings is good for learning more of the blocks, kicks and punches. All in all, I highly recommend Harlem Tae Kwon Do.

Very pleased with Harlem Tae Kwon Do! Signed my daughter up last year and one of the best things…read moreshe's ever done. Friendly, family atmosphere, excellent instruction, and my daughter is excelling and advancing steadily. The combination of athleticism, valuable life skills, and enhancement to my child's safety and confidence is invaluable, and the plentiful after-school classes work perfectly with our schedules. One thing my daughter especially likes is abundant opportunity for sparring with others at her level (focused, with full equipment, completely safe). This provides a more active, engaging and effective kind of training, especially compared to other schools that don't do much sparring. High marks also to Master Fall and Master Cisse, fine teachers.

Purchased trial class, never got response about when to come in…read more Definitely never got response about a refund. $44 down the drain.

I signed up for the school's email list. I was texted by someone from the school who asked me if I…read morewanted to come in for a class. We agreed I'd come in today (Friday) at 5:30pm. Upon showing up, the door was locked and no one was there. Myself and another new student waited for a bit until the instructor showed up. Apparently class is not until 6pm, but for whatever reason we were told to arrive at 5:30pm. The instructor said he'd speak to the person who told us that. The instructor sat down with us and then told us that if we wanted to participate in class, it would be $39.99. I was not told that in my text messages with the staff. I was just told to show up in comfortable clothes. When I broached this with the instructor, his response was 'well I'm telling you now, so you can decide.' That doesn't help me when I'm already there! We were also informed that the Grandmaster was not there, and that the Friday class is less structured than other classes during the week. Again, not told any of this over text message. When I brought that up with the instructor, he implied that it was my fault for texting with the staff instead of calling. Overall, the school seems disorganized and I did not appreciate their lack of transparency about the cost of the introductory class. Won't be coming back.

Location just changed and the facility is amazing! We've been going to taekwondo at West Side…read moreTaekwondo for 4 years, and have always found the instruction and community to be excellent. We are excited about the new space and potential for comprtition

Located in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, West Side Taekwondo is one of the best taekwondo…read moreschools in the world. And it's not just because of its powerhouse competition program. It's because it's one of the few places where "taekwondo" still means "taekwondo". It's a place where people of all ages, size, and athletic ability can come to challenge themselves and achieve goals that they never thought they could achieve. Very few taekwondo schools can maintain an excellent traditional taekwondo program alongside an elite competition program; in fact, it's nearly impossible. However, West Side is able to seamlessly do both very well. Growing up, I was heavily competitive in taekwondo, and West Side taekwondo was one of those famous, well-known schools from New York City. It was the "place-to-be" and they had many great athletes and coaches. Later in life, I was lucky enough to have a chance to train at West Side on many occasions. They've always accepted me with open arms even though I was not a "regular" (because I lived 4 hours away), and I met many great people in a short period of time. It was during this time that I had a chance to experience the wonderful community that exists at West Side. The energy and the atmosphere inside and outside of class is unmatched. It doesn't matter if you're a 10-year-old kid, a 40-year-old beginner, or an Olympic athlete; you're always treated with respect and dignity, and you will be motivated to become the best person that you can be at West Side taekwondo.