At Chung TKD, children can start Tae Kwon Do at 2, in the Mommy & Me class, where a parent does the 30-minute class with their child on Saturday mornings. At 3½, children move up to the independent Pee-Wee class.
Mommy & Me is the first part of Pee-Wee, the school’s preschool Tae Kwon Do for ages 2 to 3: a playful introduction to focus, balance and listening, built for wiggly little bodies and short attention spans.
What happens in a Mommy & Me class
You and your child do the class together: a 30-minute obstacle course with rock climbing, basketball hoops and a Spider-Man climb on the incline mat, then basic punches, kicks, stretches and counting, and dodgeball at the end.
Like every Pee-Wee class, it practices following directions, balance and first kicks. Your child doesn’t need to know any Tae Kwon Do before the first class.
Saturday mornings, then independent at 3½
Mommy & Me and the independent Pee-Wee class that follows at 3½ both meet on Saturday mornings and last 30 minutes. Grandmaster Chung confirms the right class for your child’s age on the phone or at the first class.
Thinking ahead to the independent class? Read Is my 3-year-old ready for Tae Kwon Do?
Mommy & Me martial arts: Tae Kwon Do or karate?
Tae Kwon Do is a Korean martial art. Many parents search for it as karate or preschool martial arts; at Chung TKD it is taught as Tae Kwon Do, in a school that teaches kids only. For why the class matters more than the name, see Tae Kwon Do vs karate.
Before the first class
- Comfortable clothes. No uniform is needed for a first class.
- Children train in bare feet. Bring a water bottle.
- Arrive ten minutes early so your child can settle in before the bow-in.
If your child would rather watch the first time, that’s fine. Watching counts. More in Getting ready for your child’s first class.
The first step
Book a free class with two details: your child’s name and your mobile. The school calls you back to settle the day and what to bring.
For older children, see every class by age.
Questions parents ask
Can a 2-year-old do Tae Kwon Do?
Yes. At Chung TKD, children from 2 to 3 start in the Mommy & Me class, and a parent does the 30-minute class with their child on Saturday mornings.
When does my child take class without me?
At 3½, children move up to the independent Pee-Wee class. It also meets on Saturday mornings for 30 minutes, and Grandmaster Chung confirms the right class for your child’s age on the phone or at the first class.
Does my child need a uniform for the first class?
No. Bring comfortable clothes and a water bottle; children train in bare feet, and no uniform is needed for a first class.
Where are you?
1527 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park, NY 11040. Families come from across Nassau County and Queens.