Master Shin and staff give structured/disciplined Taekwondo lessons but also provide endearing…read morecommunication to both students and parents! They truly care about the success of their students and go above and beyond to make them feel comfortable while challenging them to do better!

Both of my kids started here as young children, and watching their growth has been incredible…read more The masters and instructors are phenomenal. They know how to balance discipline with fun, keeping the kids engaged and motivated year after year. Through the belt testing, tournaments, and weekly classes, my kids have developed amazing self-confidence and physical fitness.

Get ready, this will be a long one…read more.. My 8 year old son has been taking TKD classes here with the owner/main instructor Grandmaster Kim for a lil over a year and he loves it. He also has 3-4 instructors with him to assist in the class. From what I have seen, they are encouraging, supportive and patient. Yes the instructors all still wear their masks but I don't see anything wrong with that. Unless you are an anti masker, then you are prob cringing. Lols There are two rows of chairs inside for parents/guardians to stay and watch the kids. I like how they mop the floor mat after every class. Kids are taught the correct TKD techniques while getting physical activity in like jumping jacks, push-ups, running, stretching, etc. Yes it can be a lil fast paced so if your child is one who needs slow step by step instruction, then this might not be the class for them. As well as if your kid doesn't like being active they probably won't like TKD either. The kids are also taught to be respectful for example, addressing the instructors with yes sir and yes mam which I think is great. The kids are given a workbook for reference with all the steps in it. If your child needs extra help, I've seen the instructors guide them to the side for a lil one on one as needed. I've never seen them be hard on the kids. They also make it fun with board breaking days and relays. *Things to think about* I agree, the contract to sign up is long- about a yearish from start until the green belt. Once you finish that, then you may choose to stop or sign up for another contract for the black belt path. If your child decides say half way through they don't want to do it anymore then unfortunately you are SOL. You don't get a refund! TKD is an investment and I guess in a way teaching your child not to give up. The "two week free trial" is technically only three classes. So I can see it being tough for some kids to decide if they like it or not. But my kids' swim, dance and gymnastics classes only offered one free trial class so... Lessons are not the cheapest and there are extra fees like each time you graduate to another belt and any equipment like gloves and sparring accessories. Grandmaster Kim does offer payment plans. He will give you all the paperwork and fees to look over before you decide to sign up. I know some people wrote they was pressured into signing up their child but I never felt pressured at all by Grandmaster Kim. I was able to bring the info back to discuss with my husband. He did ask me to write a review on Google once but not for a discount or anything in return. I've had businesses ask me to write a review also so it's not weird to me.

The 2 year contract to start is too long. GM Kim says he offers a 2 week trial but it's really 2…read moreprivate lessons which were actually good but his actual classes are a lot different. I will admit that it was my own fault for allowing him to pressure me into signing a contract after the 2nd private lesson. I should have told him no, not until she takes your classes for 2 weeks. If you are thinking of joining his school watch his classes, and make sure that your child gets the 2 week trial during his class. I really wish that we would have. Also try and negotiate at 1 year contract and if he doesn't go for it, there are plenty of schools that do offer 1 year. We always felt that his classes were unorganized. Kids walking in 10-20 minutes late. Kids talking during class. We also didn't like that all his instructors were still masked which made it difficult to understand them. The instructors say "yes sir" after everything they say which made absolutely no sense when talking to a female. My daughter loved Tae Kwon Do until going to this school. She was at a school for 2 years in Chicago, and always looked forward to going. She never warmed up to anyone at this school. There was never enough focus on the Tae Kwon Do form during class. He would go over all 20+ steps in 1 class. Then he would tell the kids to learn the form on their own out of a handbook from pictures. You need to request videos to be sent and the videos are recorded terribly. We stuck with this school for 1 year and then decided to not continue. We are now at a different school which is much better. My daughter is in love with Tae Kwon Do again. A couple of things I did like about GM Kim's school was their sparring days and board breaking days.

Couldn't ask for a better place to study Tae Kwon Do!…read more We moved our 9 year old son over to First Tae Kwon Do because he was interested in competing at state and national level. And we are still thrilled to be a part of First more than 2 years later! Our son has learned a tremendous amount of self discipline and respect being at part of First Tae Kwon Do. There are more Master level instructors at this dojang than we experienced elsewhere. All of the Masters and Instructors are very encouraging with all students, while helping them learn the intricacies of each form. This isn't a belt factory where students are promoted just to generate more income to the school through additional testing fees and equipment and there aren't long contracts that lock you in for 2 or 3 years. Grand Master Rubben and the other Masters clearly care about what they are doing and take the time to get to know each student. Our son feels a tremendous sense of accomplishment through earning his belt by correctly completing the requirements of each belt test. It is a great community of students with all of the higher belts helping each other and the lower belts. Plus, all of the families at First are very welcoming and friendly to newcomers, making us feel right at home.

The masters at this Dojan(Taekwondo school)are passionate and inspiring. My daughter's confidence…read morehas skyrocketed, and the instructors fuel both self-belief and the drive to aim higher. This Taekwondo school is outstanding--building inner strength, confidence, and a true sense of belonging that grows by leaps and bounds. My family recommends this Taekwondo school

What a wonderful place! My son and I joined a few weeks ago and we have been attending the Beginner…read moreFamily classes together. He enjoys the classes and the encouragement he gets from the great instructors and Grand Master Kim. I enjoy the workout, the focus of learning a new discipline, and the skill building required to master each movement. I recommend the annual membership which allows you to attend any number of the classes that you're eligible for. We currently attend 3 to 4 times a week. You can also join on a month to month basis, which lets you attend two classes a week.

Updated 1/28/2020 Two years later my son still goes to this…read morewonderful World Tae Kwon Do Center. Master Kim is an excellent instructor, everyone loves him. He puts a lot of effort, energy and time for the students, he loves what he is doing. We highly recommend this place. Thank you Master Kim! ..............................................................

My little one is 5, and I love this place for him. He's a…read moretypical 5 year old boy, very hyper, and has a challenging time listening. Their firm boundaries but with a respectful kind energy is just what my little one has needed. The values they teach beyond technique I greatly appreciate. I also love that they teach Korean! It's not cheap I'll admit, but full circle worth it. I'm grateful we have found this place!

I've been going to this dojang for a couple years and have really loved my experience here! The…read moreinstructors are very kind and caring, and have pushed me to improve a lot and feel more confident. Would recommend this place to anybody in a heartbeat!

Our son has practiced BJJ with professor Quan for about 2 years now, and what a fantastic…read moreexperience. From day 1, Coach has not only taught the technical aspects of Jujutsu but also life long principles of respect, mercy, perseverance, and focus. Highly recommended for all youth.

We signed up for a month-to-month membership for my 5-year-old daughter. Unfortunately, all…read morechildren are placed in the same class regardless of age or size, which made the classes developmentally inappropriate. After about three weeks, my daughter quickly became bored and lost interest. Class times are also very limited--only 5:00 PM on weekdays and 9:00 AM on Saturdays. Most importantly, be aware of the hidden costs: there are upfront fees, and even if you cancel, you'll still be charged for 60 days. Be sure to read the fine print before signing.

I have been attending to taekwondo classes here for over 4 years, I finally got my black belt here…read moreand have had the best experience ever. Everyone is really nice and even if I left taekwondo for a couple of months because of school and work, when I came back everyone was nice and patient with me. They all make sure to teach you and make things fun, it's an small place but definitely has everything you will need! Everyone gets together and bring food for belt celebration parties all the time too, and everyone makes sure all kids bring or get water, snacks and drinks when needed.

We absolutely love this dojang! We could've joined one much closer to our house, but went with KTA…read moreand could not be happier! When they say it's a family environment, they mean just that. We had our first belt test last night and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We have already started to recommend KTA to others.

We've been students w Master T for almost two years. The level of excellence and feeling of…read morebelonging are just amazing. I cannot imagine my kids learning Taekwondo anywhere else that would offer the same amount of attention to detail, level of athleticism, camaraderie and genuine care for every single family. We absolutely love NB Taekwondo and look forward to being there for the years to come!!

My son has been training with Master T for the past 2 1/2 years and has loved every minute of it…read more The athleticism, strength, discipline and fun have been unmatched, but watching my son's confidence soar has been something for which I am forever grateful. His love of Olympic Taekwondo has taken him to multiple competitions that have been nothing but amazing experiences. The experience has been so fantastic that my older daughter now does it along with her other sports. She feels like the cross training, strength and balance have been so beneficial to her track and soccer. Master T and his staff are phenomenal coaches and teachers. They have created a space where the energy and encouragement have pushed my family to achieve far beyond what we thought was possible.

My kid has been coming here for over 2 years. The change in his confidence has been incredible. I…read morecannot recommend Master Kim and this place anymore. I would give 10 stars.

This academy is a wonderful place to send your child to! We have had wonderful experiences here…read more Professional, skilled instructors who TRULY CARE about their students, a family-oriented environment that will make your child feel welcome, and fun classes that the kids enjoy and learn from. Highly recommend!

Let's start off with this place is amazing! ***** My son is four years old and he's extremely shy…read more I thought taekwondo would be great for him to meet new kids and learn valuable lessons. This is his third week and I'm absolutely in love with all the instructors. They are kind, caring, and consistent. Whenever my son goes to shut down and doesn't want to participate they are patient and they work with him to get him involved. When he puts up his walls, it is also really difficult on me. I feel sometimes I don't know what to do or how to help get him involved. I get flustered and frustrated. Today I have a two instructors made me feel extremely comfortable when my son was shutting down. I have also had parents come up and tell me it's okay, their child did it too. I have actually thought multiple times of just walking out because I'm so embarrassed, but because of the support, and kindness they show me, I feel like I can get through it. If I could give them 10 stars I would! I high recommend this place to anyone wanting to introduce their child to Taekwondo. Thank you again to all the instructors! We signed up for the year and look forward to it!

This place is long overdue for a review from me. NB Tae Kwon Do is an amazing place. It is run by…read moretwo brothers and their mother. The vibe here is community. I am not an expert at Tae Kwon Do but I am a master parent. My son was 4 1/2 when he started and had a horrible temper and enjoyed hitting his sister. My son has been coming here close to six months now and he doesn't hit his sister and is a much better student at school. What more could I say? If I read my testimony I would ask, "Where do I sign?" The walls and counters are filled with trophies and childrens report cards, letter from teachers etc. i am not sure how the adult classes are but most of the adult students are incredibly active here in the childrens classes. They also appear to be capable to kicking my butt. Children arrive early to class with smiles on their faces and leave late to play with the other children. The parents have been so welcoming of me and are incredibly friendly to talk to. The classes have set times but the instructors do not end class until they are confident the kids got what they came to learn. I like that. Overall, this is the spot if you are interested in getting your kids in martial arts. In a way, I owe them my sanity. I was unable to control my sons negative attitude. Having him come 2-3 times a week for class has taught him so much more than I could. Kudos to NB! We will be lifetime members.