I have some great memories at this place, from way way back in 2008-2009 when they were located in…read morethe Burtonsville area. I was just a kid then, but I remember having a lot of fun here learning Tae Kwon Do and becoming good pals with the masters and overall just having a positive experience that remains a warm memory to this day, almost 16 years later. From what I've seen, the place has remained top notch, and is an excellent martial arts facility for children and adults alike.

Having been with Chung's martial arts for almost 2 years and seeing the improvement in focus,…read moreconfidence, respect and socialization in our son is priceless! We are so glad to have joined Chung's, a well known TKD studio that has been in business for nearly 20 years in Harford County with three branches (Bel Air, Havre de Grace and Forest Hill). Martial Arts of any kind requires dedication and commitment to advance and Master Chung and his instructors demonstrate these values with the students they teach everyday from beginners to advanced black belts of all ages! We have made great friends with other families with children attending classes. We recommend this tae kwon do school without hesitation!

Great class! My granddaughter loves it and the coaches really work with the kids. Highly recommend!read more

Excellent place for kids to learn. I have a 5-year-old. I…read moremet Master Cuascut at a Parents activity outing. I tried out the martial arts studio and have been there ever since. Master "C" is very good with kids. He is fun, charming, and energetic. He pays attentions to details and helps my girl in her forms. One thing that stands out for me is Master "C" does not just teach martial arts. He also teaches the philosophy of martial arts including respect, integrity, self discipline, patience... all the virtues that should be taught along side martial arts (which sadly have been lost in other studios). I plan to keep my daughter here for a long time hoping to enhance my girl's life skills, not just martial arts. I strongly recommend this studio.

My 6yo wanted to join martial arts. After being disappointed at a different place we came to Elite…read moreCore Martial Arts in Timonium. I loved the 3-month trial option to see if my son would want to continue. The staff and instructors are incredibly friendly and helped my son feel welcomed, even with him being one of the youngest in the group. We also had my son's birthday party here - and the staff and instructors were so helpful, had prepped in advance to meet our needs and best of all - the 25 kids had a blast. I'm so appreciative for the family feel and personal touches to help my son feel good about continuing with martial arts here.

I really like this school because the students are friendly also the instructors teach the…read moretraditional Korean style.

We found this place almost 4 years ago, after coming out of a kumon center across the street…read more Outside was hung with grand opening banners, so we decided to stop in and check it out. The Master (surprisingly) was young, but after one trial class, my 7 year old daughter was hooked. She loved how Master Andrew made classes fun, entertaining, and filled with laughter, but also included times for serious learning accordingly. He understands if the kids are having a difficult time with certain forms, but continues to encourage them which helps give them that push to continue, rather than to quit. This dojo is also run by the most family-oriented family, whom (from what I've seen) all remembers each students and their families names. They are constantly sanitizing and keeping the place clean. Yes, even before covid hit. 4 years later, my daughter who started out as a no belt, holds a second degree black belt. Thank you to Master Andrew and Master Yang for having superb positive teaching values for the children.

We've been going to JS TKD for several months now, and I've been waiting to write a review…read more Master Andrew is provides a perfect balance of kindness and structure for the kids to learn the principles of TKD. My son struggles with paying attention in school, but here he loves "focusing" and learning new techniques. It's the right balance of challenge and accomplishment. The facility is nice enough, there is enough room for all the kids to spread out. Class sizes are around 12-15, which is perfect. Belt progression is not guaranteed, and belt testing is serious. Master Andrew trains his students to be competitive and many do participate in state and national competitions, but we're only white belt, so a ways to go still. If you're looking for a family-friendly, flexible, fun and competitive environment, this is the place.

Very friendly staff. Daughters seems to enjoy it and is definitely a confidence booster.read more

Master Minnich and the staff at ATA are great. They all have a talent working with kids of all…read moreages. They bring out the students confidence. We love them.

A group and I came here to do a student project on them. We came to respect the art and also people…read morethat train there. Master Park is a great practitioner with 15 years of experience going all the way back to Korea. He trains athletes internationally and his students stay with him for many years. This is because of his skill and consistency. You will not be let down by his training. If you would like to see more about the school check out the video. Central Tae Kwon Do of Maryland: http://youtu.be/I-q6yNM5fOI

We recently brought our 5 year old son to Lee's Taekwondo in Annapolis for a trial class. He is…read moreautistic and verbal, and while he sometimes needs extra prompts or redirection, he participated well in both classes. He followed instructions, stayed engaged, and genuinely enjoyed himself. Importantly, he was not disruptive to other children, did not interfere with anyone else's turns, and did not get in the way of the class. The instructors allowed him to attend a trial class, and during the class there were no major issues or safety concerns. After the trial period, however, we were informed that they would not allow him to enroll due to his special needs and the additional attention he may require and they cannot offer private classes at this time. I understand that not every program is equipped or obligated to accommodate every child, and I respect that running a group class comes with limitations. That said, this experience was incredibly disappointing. Our son did well, he loved it, and he has been talking about taekwondo and asking when he can go back. Having to explain to him that we cannot go, despite doing his best, has been heartbreaking. What makes this particularly difficult is that he was given the opportunity to try, showed that he could participate meaningfully, and then was excluded anyway. For families with neurodivergent children, moments where our kids feel confident, included, and excited about an activity are rare and incredibly important. I'm sharing this so other parents of children with special needs are aware and so the school might reflect on how situations like this are handled. Inclusion does not require perfection, but it does require recognizing effort, progress, and the real impact these decisions have on young children who just want to belong.

Love the instructors. Love the discipline of the kids, which…read moreis a testament to the teachers. Flexible, good people.