Three young students in black Powerspeed tops stand in a ready stance

Ages4to7

Little champions

Tiny courage. Big kicks.

Taekwondo for ages 4 to 7. The first lessons are focus, control and listening, and every small step gets noticed.

The approach

Smaller milestones first

At this age a good class is built from small, clear wins. Stand on your spot. Listen for the count. Chamber the kick, then stop it on purpose. Each one is a milestone a young child can feel, and each one gets noticed.

That is how the school works at every level, in its own words: “Smaller Milestones Yield Greater Long Term Results.”

  • FocusSimple tasks, done with full attention.
  • CoordinationHands, feet and balance learning to work together.
  • ControlEvery move matters. Start it on purpose, stop it on purpose.
  • ListeningHear the instruction once, then do it.
A smiling young girl holds a high kick against the wall
A row of young students doing leg lifts against the wall

Wall exercises

Foundation

Wall exercises

Wall exercises? That's how we develop good foundation!
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Inside a little-ones class

Small kicks, big focus

Two clips from the school's Instagram: young students kicking pads and running drills on the blue mats.

Pad kicksAim, kick, reset. Then again.
Mat drillsListening for the count, together.

A gentle start

A gentle heart counts here too

Some children walk in bold. Some hold a hand at the door. Both are welcome, and both are taught at their own pace. After one little-ones class, the school wrote:

I'm so proud of all of you today. Your gentle heart is your greatest strength. Your tiny courage and big smiles make this room brighter.
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Ron has a great understanding of how to work with children with different abilities and needs. He knows how to bring out their individual best.
Marietta G.C.Parent
An instructor bows to a young yellow-belt student at a belt ceremony

What families say

Growing up on the mat

I brought my daughter here right before she turned 4. She's now 5.5 and Instructor Ron and his staff have been instrumental in helping her and now my 4 year old son, develop tools for learning discipline, responsibility, and pride in their physical accomplishments.
David F.Parent
Instructor Ron has helped my son get stronger, more flexible, and more athletic while simultaneously improving his focus and confidence.
Doug S.Parent, son started at 4
My first grader loves going to class and it's having a very positive influence on his school classroom focus.
Eric D.B.Parent
My son is 5 years old and attends class 2 times a week faithfully.
Leandro H.Parent

From 8 to 13, students train in Kids Taekwondo, where belts, sparring and leadership come in.

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5912 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471