Whitney E.
10/2/2025
Location just changed and the facility is amazing! We've been going to taekwondo at West Side Taekwondo for 4 years, and have always found the instruction and community to be excellent. We are...
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243 W 124th St
New York, NY 10027
West Side Taekwondo, founded in 1992 by Masters Sung Chul Whang and Jun Chul Whang, is a premier martial arts school located in New York City. With a strong emphasis on both traditional Taekwondo practices and competitive training, the school fosters excellence through its experienced instructors and rich history in the sport.
Master Paul Lim, a second-generation Taekwondo Master, leads the program as a 5th Dan Master Instructor and is also the head instructor for Columbia University Taekwondo Club. The Whang brothers, who have a notable history of coaching elite athletes, have contributed significantly to the development of collegiate Taekwondo programs across the Northeastern U.S.
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Richard S.
11/18/2011
Located in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, West Side Taekwondo is one of the best taekwondo schools in the world. And it's not just because of its powerhouse competition program. It's because...
Jason H.
7/31/2013
Incredible place with exceptional people. Promotes a great sense of mental wellness and physical fitness. Excellent for kids and adults alike
Elle Y.
8/26/2016
Hands down this is an exceptional Taekwondo school where the dedication of the masters provide all students with precise instruction in TKD skills. They also emphasize key life long skills that...
Andre C.
7/31/2013
I spent 3 years training at West Side while I lived in Manhattan. My master gave me a referral when I moved too far to train with him, and boy am I glad he did. This school is healthy. You can...
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