Yang Taekwondo

Specialties

We offer a comprehensive martial arts education based on the effective and traditional ITF style of Taekwondo. Taekwondo is a Korean martial art that focuses on kicking and punching as a means of self-​defense. We also emphasize a development of character, restraint and self-​awareness through vigorous physical training and attention to traditional martial arts values.

We are located in Midtown Manhattan on the eastside and offer Taekwondo classes for adults and children of all experience levels. We give free trial lessons for children and $ 20 introductory private lessons for adults.

Meet the Business Owner

Kathryn Y.

Business Owner

Master Yang started her martial arts training 20 years ago as a Shotokan karate practitioner. Four years later she switched to Taekwondo and has been practicing the ITF style of Taekwondo since. Currently, she is a 4^th dan black belt under Grandmaster Kim.

Having graduated from Stanford University and Harvard Law School, she is classically trained to read Kant, write briefs and dole out student loan repayment checks. After a four-​year career at Cravath, Swaine & Moore she decided to dedicate her professional life to teaching traditional martial arts. To that end, she spent seven years instructing students of all ages and abilities at S.J. Kim’s Taekwon-​Do. This is her first independent dojang.

Master Yang believes that teaching and conscientiously passing knowledge to the next generation is a categorical imperative.