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YB World Taekwondo Academy has provided students with the most excellent Taekwondo education and life skills for over 28 years. Based in Stamford, Connecticut, we pride ourselves in teaching World Taekwondo Federation certified Taekwondo. We believe in teaching essential self-defense skills and helping our students build focus, confidence, and discipline, which will help them both inside and outside the studio. Our services will give any kid, teen, adult, or family an unforgettable educational experience that they will appreciate for a lifetime. YB World Taekwondo Academy studios are located in High Ridge Rd, Hope Street, and Wilton.
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C. E.
★ 5
My 4-year-old daughter really love her Taekwondo classes ❤️
This is a great place, with outstanding instructors!
I highly recommend this program to any parent!
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Prashanth Gopal Muthyala
★ 5
My kids like learning this new skill. The Master has warmly encouraged my kids who were little hesitant initially especially my son and now both my daughter and son are really excited in learning the art forms thats helping them to become strong by practice. They are now more disciplined and focused. We highly recommend this Master.
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Natalii Marhin
★ 5
My 8-year-old son truly enjoys his Taekwondo classes.
Master Kim is an outstanding instructor—kind, attentive, and great at motivating kids. In just a few months, I’ve seen my son become more focused, active, and confident. The classes are energetic and fun, which is perfect for his age.
I highly recommend this program to any parent looking for a positive and engaging activity for their child!
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Lindsay Dugan Scavone
★ 5
My 10 yo daughter has been taking classes at YB World for over a year. She had trouble finding an activity and immediately fell in love with taekwondo. The YB staff is professional, courteous, and super accomodating. Mrs. Kim exudes kindness and is invested in each student's success. Master CJ is an amazing, dedicated instructor who works with his students and understands their strengths and weaknesses. YB World is truly a school, not just a gym. The quality of education and focus on each student is amazing. Students learn valuable and vital life skills such as discipline, respect, and self worth while having fun. I highly recommend YB World.
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Anthony Bevilaqua
★ 5
My 12-year-old son has been thriving in his Taekwondo class! Master Kim is patient, skillful and encouraging, helping him build confidence and discipline while mastering new skills. He loves the high-energy classes and instruction. It’s been a fantastic experience watching him grow stronger and more focused—highly recommend for any kid his age!
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Eagle
★ 5
Outstanding Instructors The instructors at [Taekwondo School Name] are truly exceptional. They possess a deep knowledge of Taekwondo techniques and philosophies, and their passion for teaching is evident in every class. They are patient, encouraging, and adept at tailoring their teaching methods to accommodate students of all skill levels, from complete beginners to advanced practitioners. Their dedication goes beyond just teaching moves; they emphasize the importance of discipline, respect, and personal growth.
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Pilar Lopez
★ 5
My 5yo son has been attending for almost a year now, and he loves coming. It has taught him confidence, strength, hard work and determination. We couldn’t recommend it enough. Thank you YB! ❤️
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Jean Lauture
★ 4
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Miguel Simões
★ 5
Great environment for kids, supportive yet not lacking discipline
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Young Kim
★ 5
I highly recommend YB TAEKWONDO ACADEMY because I believe it provides positive energy to growing students as it adopts an organized and systematic training method.
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Major Taekwondo
★ 5
As a dojang where instructors who majored in Taekwondo directly teach, I highly recommend this highly educational program.
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vamsi krishna
★ 5
Everything was great. I thought tests can be more challenging.
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Israel Isai Perez Ramos
★ 5
Disculpe que hable por acá, no cuento con mucho dinero pero me encantaría poder aprender el arte marcial, me encantaría saber los precios para ver si soy accesible a ellos, sería mi sueño poder aprender
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Sai Kiran Sharma
★ 5
Very disciplined and professional academy.
The Grandmasters and Staff are all very polite, accommodating, and have a positive influence on the students.
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Sara Stio
★ 5
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. Master Kim has tremendous patience and is an excellent instructor. Grand Master Kim has high standards of excellence and accountability and it is through this regime and discipline that the students here succeed. My 2.5 year old daughter is excited to participate in the future and I know my children will continue to flourish here for many years to come!
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Eduardo Mancz
★ 5
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anjiaar
★ 5
I have joined my sons and they are enjoying classes
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Jes Scat
★ 5
I am forever grateful for YB Taekwondo !!! MASTER KIM IS INCREDIBLE!!!!! Words can not express how grateful I am for him and his team !!!! He has taught my daughter respect and skills that she will remember for the rest of her life !!! Thank you so much !!!!!! Everyone should join ! This has helped my daughter so much!!!!!
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Taylor Kapusta
★ 5
We love it here! Headmaster Kim is the best- he is kind, fair, and has taught my son so much in a short time! The atmosphere is welcoming, Val at the front is organized and very helpful. My son looks forward to going to each class!
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Christopher Legere
★ 5
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.
They run a good operation and I am very happy with the results of the schooling and seeing him perform and understand more about the teaching and putting it to use.
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Tracy Grenier
★ 5
I highly recommend YB World Tae Kwon Do to any parents looking for a martial arts class for their child. My son has been attending classes for over a year now, and he has learned so much in that time. He has not only developed his physical skills, but he has also learned valuable life lessons such as discipline, respect, and perseverance.
Master Kim is a great instructor, and he is highly skilled and experienced. He is very patient and encouraging with the students. YB World creates a positive and supportive learning environment where all students feel comfortable and respected.
My son loves going to Tae Kwon Do class every week. He enjoys learning new skills and challenging himself. He has also made many new friends in class. I am so grateful for the positive impact that Tae Kwon Do has had on my son's life.
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Monika Samelko
★ 5
My son has been attending TB World Taekwondo Academy for a year and we have nothing but great things to say about this place! Master Kim is a professional who helps children build their confidence and teaches them wonderful skills and values! Great spirit, great energy, great place overall!
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bhanupriya dayasagar
★ 5
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Mirna Benitez
★ 5
Are son learning so much about discipline and respect.
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Adrian Allen
★ 5
Absolutely phenomenal academy. My little girl has been a student since Jan '22 and just got her green/purple belt last week at age 5! At YB she not only trains for fighting but is challenged academically learning Korean as well discipline and respect. I recommend this academy for any parent who wants to see their child challenged and excel in a great environment.
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Zee Atell
★ 5
My child has been in This Taekwondo school since she was 3.5 years old and is now 5.5. She has earned 4.5 belts! I’m very impressed with how much more focused and stronger she has become. She has fun and looks forward to attending class. Master Kim as well as the rest of the staff are phenomenal!
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Marnin Forman
★ 5
I have been impressed by interactions with YB World Taekwondo Academy. The masters are firm but kind, and in addition to training my child in taekwondo, they have taught respect and how to accept feedback. Highly recommend.
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Freddie C
★ 5
My son has been going here for around 2 years now and we love it! He enjoys the training and the trainers are awesome. They teach great life skills like discipline, patience, and focus.
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Jennifer Forman
★ 5
The instructors are skilled at providing feedback and being encouraging at the same time. Our daughter has been here for a year and really loves the program.
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Paulina Polini
★ 5
My girls attending High ridge location was the best decision we made . My girls confidence focus and discipline change. My older daughter was shy speaking in public after few months attending YB we saw big changes. We are very thankful to team in High Ridge . They are very professional and take the martial art very seriously. The place is very clean and neat.This is our third year and we planning to continue. Highly recommend!
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ritchie vener
★ 5
Great School for Adults, not just kids!
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Angela D'Acunto
★ 5
YB Taekwondo Academy is very much family oriented, my daughter is being attending now for a year and she loves it! Master Kim is so good with the children, he is the best! We even have my daughter's birthday party there and all my guess loved it!
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Alex Failaev
★ 5
What an amazing instructors! Master Kim has so much patience with the students!
We love it and recommend to all to parents
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Matthieu Devaux
★ 5
Amazing place to learn Taekwondo skills from 4 year old onwards. Great spirit. Great family. Great people all around. 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. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !!!
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Dorothy McCarthy
★ 5
The YB World Taekwondo Academy is the best martial arts studio! The staff are highly qualified, caring, professional, and friendly. We have been with them for almost a year and love them all at the studio. Highly recommend.
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Gabriel Koegel
★ 5
It has taught me so much
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Marco Ventrella
★ 5
We have been part of the YB World family for over a year and the experience has been amazing. Our son has grown with his confidence and you can see how the art of tae kwon do has shaped his discipline and mind. The YB World family is so loving and kind. Could not be happier we are apart of the YB World Wilton studio and team!!!!
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Andrea Ashley
★ 5
Master Kim is very professional, supportive and understanding. His office manager Mrs. Kim is kind and helpful.
My twin daughters have been attending Taekwondo classes for 10 months and are demonstrating and embracing the core principles of this academy.
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Aly
★ 5
I started my 3.5 year old son here last year and decided to enroll myself in the adult class as well and it’s the best thing I’ve ever done for myself. Having no martial arts experience, I’m so proud of what I’ve accomplished so far and it’s been amazing for my physical and mental health too. I look forward to every class and feel stronger and lighter every time I leave. Best of all, my son is learning confidence and respect in a way I could never teach him myself. Love and couldn’t recommend more!
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Rajiv Tandon
★ 5
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.
We love the instructors, they are professional (with various levels of black belts) and make learning a fun process. Master Kim, Grandmaster Kim, Master CJ, Instructor Ryan, Valeria(always greets us with a smile at the front desk), Instructor Jason, and Instructor Aidan have made us feel like we are part of the YB Family.
Last year due to Covid when schools became remote and we had to stay indoors, YB World switched to an online format and we were skeptical about it at first but then it really made a difference to my child to have some fun and also stay fit via their online classes. Loved the flexibility they showed.
Grandmaster Kim and Mrs. Kim and their team really have put their heart into making sure our kids become overall a better person.
Keep up the good work YB World Taekwondo!!!
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Kathryn Gentle
★ 5
My daughter started taking lessons at YB World 3 and a half years ago. She has been a committed student ever since! She loves her YB family: the instructors that have helped build her confidence, and her fellow classmates, who have become her best friends. I couldn't let her have all the fun, so I started taking lessons 2 and a half years ago. YB World has fantastic instructors who are professional, knowledgeable, friendly and caring. It is truly a "YB family!"
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Andy Seo
★ 5
This is probably one of the more diverse and well constructed Taekwondo I have ever been to. With techniques aligned with Kukkiwon as well as weaponry and self-defense techniques, your child will be exercising both their body and mind!
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Susan Brown
★ 5
YB World instructors, leadership, and office team make all the difference. My son has gained confidence, respect for others. He is supported every step of the way by Mrs. Kim and her wonderful office managers, and by caring Master instructors who understand him, encourage him, and push him to be his best.
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Rebecca Wood
★ 5
Amazing staff, love that my children can take classes here. Fantastic experience!
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Deb Latham
★ 5
We love YB World! My children have been students for three years now and have thrived there! They have gained so much self confidence and maturity.
The instructors are all multiple level black belts....Grandmaster Kim is an 8th Degree Black Belt! This school is the real deal!!!
We love how invested YB World is in our children as a whole. They stress not only doing well with Taekwondo but in school, with family and living as good human citizens.
Mrs. Kim runs a tight ship and greets everyone with a warm smile and hug. She brightens our day!
We are so happy to be a part of the YB World Taekwondo Family!!!
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Kwang-Sup Kim
★ 5
I known Grand master kim 35 years. best best martial arts Master Highly recommand This School.
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R Robertson
★ 5
Grandmaster and Master Kim are beyond talented.
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Jason Neer
★ 5
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. Not only is he becoming a really great martial artist, but the manners and discipline that they have instilled in him truly makes me proud that we have him at YB.
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Jacob Herman
★ 5
I have trained under Grandmaster Kim and Master Kim since I was going to UB. If you are looking for Authentic Taekwondo being instructed by Korean instructors, this is the place to go. Grandmaster Kim is a patient and thoughtful leader in the Martial Arts who always motivates his students to do thier absolute best. I would recommend training here for all age groups and classes are run in a comprehensive and thorough manner.
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Aditya Chandraker
★ 5
I have gone here ever since I was 4 years old. As I went, my parents, the staff, and masters helped me achieve my 3rd Dan black belt. Now at the time of this post I am 14 years old. This is a friendly environment for kids to exercise, learn discipline, a martial art, and have fun.
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Khristen Freeman
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Sara Faranda
★ 5
I have both of my children enrolled at YB. They have been part of the program for over 3 years. The school embodies the martial arts code of Mind, Body and Respect. Their approach is organized and very age appropriate. They brought both self confidence and leadership out of a once shy and quiet child. Our family highly recommends YB.
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Frank Bolognino
★ 5
My son entered YB Taekwondo Academy when he was 8 years old. He had very low muscle-tone, not have a lot of self-confidence and lack of focus. Within the first year we noticed the change. I am happy to say that he is about to be 16 years old and working on his 3rd degree black belt. All of the issues I noted above are no longer. He has learned respect, focus, self-control, self-discipline and great confidence. A great thanks to Grand Master Kim, Master Kim and the YB Family that we have come to be close with.
We are both friends with the other parents, the kids are good friends and are very supporting of each other. I could not be more happier with our choice to send my son to YB!
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dayasagar manohar
★ 5
Learning taekwondo here @ybworld is best recreation in my life, Attention from master on every student helps to break your own limits in every training session.
Additional benefits from martial art that you get - relaxation, accuracy and discovering yourself are more promising at this academy.
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Jeannette Espinosa
★ 5
Adult class is great here too, learn self defense and a great workout! Been going to class for over three years! Everyone is very welcoming!
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dong kwak
★ 5
Best school in town strongly recommend
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Yi Su
★ 5
I started training in YB four months ago. I really like the family environment at YB. Instructors care about what you learn and how you progress physically and mentally. What I like the most is that the students are encouraged to take responsibility of helping lower ranks in training. It is very helpful in building self discipline and self confidence, especially for toddlers or adolescents.
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Gil Daniels
★ 5
I began my training at YB World Taekwondo Academy at 5 years old and now, at almost 18 am continuing my training with the wonderful teachers that I started off with. An environment with a strong family presence, YB World Taekwondo Academy is a great place to exercise and learn the Martial Art of self defense.
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maria turkel
★ 5
My son is 12 years old, in 7th grade and a candidate for First Degree Black Belt. His test is tomorrow! Watching him progress from a 9 year-old beginner to a 12 year-old Black Belt candidate has been a wonderful experience for our whole family. YB World stresses confidence and builds self-esteem. The masters, instructors and leadership are all so positive, serious, respectful and kind-hearted. I know that my son's weekly classes have developed self-discipline within him for not only the physical practice of Taekwondo, but also mental and emotional self-discipline which has served him well during his middle school years. I wholeheartedly recommend YB World Taekwondo Academy.
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Chantal Benavidez
★ 5
I just started tai kwon do a few weeks ago and I love it already! It's such a comfortable environment and you really do learn self defense!
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Veronica Naranjo
★ 5
I joined YB almost 2 years ago, and it's been great. When I fist signed up, I did it for the work out, but learning martial arts at YB is not just a work out, it has helped me find a balance between my mind and body during classes and in my daily life.
At 36 years old, I am on my way to earning my red-black belt, thanks to the strength, patience and perseverance I have gained these last 2 years at YB. I know these qualities have been inside me all the time, but today they shine thanks to the help of the great team leading this academy.
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Pooja S
★ 5
Joined YB World about two and half years ago. It's a great place to learn Taekwondo with wonderful faculty and classmates. I am looking forward to testing for my black belt soon.
Thank you YB World.
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Angela Tao
★ 5
Both my kids are Black Belts at YB, I am proud to say that I'm a first degree candidate. At the time my doctors wanted me to give up my "couch potato" life style, my daughter was graduating college and coming home. What better way to kill two birds with one stone? She wanted to continue her training, and I needed that extra push to get me off the couch. That was almost three years ago. We are all still loving the classes, the teachers, the wonderful people we have met at YB...I may have started training three years ago, but my son has been training there for almost nine years...Taekwondo will always be a part of us...thank you YB World!!
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Jeff Palladino
★ 5
Our son has been training there for 6 years, it is great. Understanding trainers and family like atmosphere. Couldn't be happier
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Dani Cee
★ 5
I have been training for almost three years now, and it only keeps getting better and better. I have learned to push myself beyond my limits, even in my daily life, due to the strong motivation I get from the instructors and staff, as well as other students. Not only did I learn to become more agile and flexible because of the martial art, it has also taught me how to be more patient with life in general. They greatly emphasize discipline and respect to each and every student, since it is essential, especially for younger students, to not misuse Taekwondo. In addition, YB has it's own community, where everyone treats each other like a family -- it became another home to me.
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Em C
★ 5
I first joined YB Taekwondo Academy nearly three years ago and I currently have a candidate belt. I plan to test for my black belt next year and am looking forward to continue to progress in belt levels and skills for many years to come. I find the teachers and assistants all do their best to help those who need it. As well as encourage unity, and motivate all of the YB students to do their best and surpass their limits. I have always wanted to learn martial arts and coming here has made this dream become reality. Everyone is very helpful and is always there to lend a hand! Going to YB Taekwondo academy has helped boost my confidence and I continue to meet new people throughout my time here.
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Toni Kubisek
★ 5
I joined in 2004 after my younger brother and father had joined and am currently a first degree black belt. Although I had to take a break, I have begun to train again while at college and of course have come back home to train at YB. It has always been like a second home to me. It consists of very structured classes around a core curriculum while emphasizing teamwork with your classmates. We work together to improve our training and techniques during every class. I not only have learned a lot about Taekwondo, but it has helped improve my life in other ways than just exercise and self defense.
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Shelby Reiches
★ 5
A former first degree black belt in Taekwondo, I stumbled across YB World Taekwondo Academy two years ago after an extended hiatus from the martial art. Three months and thirty pounds later, I was feeling physically better and more confident than I had ever been. I'm now in the best shape of my life and well on my way to second degree.
YB World Taekwondo has provided me with intense and enjoyable physical fitness via expert instruction that has also cultivated in me a previously unseen degree of discipline and mental well-being. I'm healthier, happier, and more self-assured. I think that speaks for itself.
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José Tierno
★ 2
They try to hard to make money out of you. Insist that you pay a year in advance, really weird. Run more like a gym, with pressure to make you spend.
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