American Korean Taekwondo Team Center
Ages 3–5
Little Tigers
A fun, energetic introduction to Taekwondo for our youngest students — age-appropriate games and activities that build focus and self-control skills they'll carry into school and home.
Officially certified by Kukkiwon and USA Taekwondo — building focus, confidence, respect, self-control, and mental strength in a safe, structured, and inspiring environment since 2016.
Every student. Every goal. Every belt. We're here every step of the way.
American Korean Taekwondo Team Center has been Teaneck's Kukkiwon- and USA Taekwondo-certified academy since 2016, and expanded to a second location in Bergenfield in 2025. Known as the 'Home of National Champions' in the sparring division, the academy builds martial artists around five core values — focus, confidence, respect, self-control, and mental strength — in a safe, structured, and inspiring environment for every age.
Founder & Head Master — 6th Dan Black Belt
Master James Koh is a Kukkiwon International Master Certified 6th Dan Black Belt with more than 20 years of teaching experience and 30+ years of training. A former elite competitor with 15 years of sparring experience, he holds USA Taekwondo Gold, South Korea National Gold, and International Gold medals. He founded American Korean Taekwondo in Teaneck in 2016 and expanded to Bergenfield in 2025. He's joined by a certified coaching staff including 4th Degree Black Belt Daria Kalyniuk (SafeSport-certified coach and USA Taekwondo licensed referee) and 3rd Dan Instructor Ethan.
We don't just teach Taekwondo — we build better people.
Students earn every belt by demonstrating real technique — we don't hand out ranks. With a 5.0-star Google rating and 10 years in Teaneck, our standards speak for themselves.
From young kids to adults, complete beginners to returning martial artists — everyone feels at home at American Korean Taekwondo Team Center. This is a family, not just a gym.
Parents and students report improvements in focus, confidence, and discipline within the first 30–60 days. Our structured curriculum ensures every student progresses at every level.
Something for everyone — from toddlers to adults, beginners to competitors.
A fun, energetic introduction to Taekwondo for our youngest students — age-appropriate games and activities that build focus and self-control skills they'll carry into school and home.
Belt-ranked classes that build concentration, courtesy, respect, self-control, and perseverance — developing focus, confidence, and self-discipline through structured Taekwondo training.
Builds a strong moral foundation and physical fitness with a focus on self-image, resisting peer pressure, respect, athletic coordination, and goal-setting — including dedicated sparring classes for advancing belts.
Stress relief and real fitness through Taekwondo — self-defense, flexibility, endurance, and strength training for teens and adults of every experience level, all belts welcome.
Comprehensive training covering situational awareness and threat recognition, escape strategies, and real physical techniques — because trained students are less likely to be targeted for attempted attacks.
Three easy steps to your first class — no experience required.
Click the button below or call us at (201) 837-0082 to reserve your free intro session at a time that works for you.
Arrive in comfortable workout clothes. We'll give you a tour, introduce you to the team, and guide you through your first class.
If you love it — and you will — we'll find the perfect program and membership that fits your goals, schedule, and budget.
No commitment. No experience needed. Just show up.
Rated 5.0 from 36+ reviews on Google
"This has to be your first choice for a Taekwondo School. They have the best Master anyone could ask for. My kids started Taekwondo right after Covid and they've loved it since they started. They got much more confident after starting Taekwondo and are excited to take it every week. Master James is an amazing coach, being fun and strict at the same time. All the kids there are like one huge family, and Instructor Daria is very nice and helpful along with Master James. They both help out all the kids and the experience is amazing."
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"The master is fantastic with kids — firm enough to teach real discipline, yet genuinely caring in a way that makes them feel supported. You can see how much the students respect him, and at the same time they're clearly having fun while learning. Send your kids here!"
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"Master James is not only the best Master I have met in this journey of finding a good school for my son but he is the most personable and most humble I've met! He is so good with the kids, stern in his teachings but understanding. Makes them feel comfortable and makes sure they learn."
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