We are very proud to be recognized as Clifton Park’s Parents Choice for children Taekwondo lessons.
Adirondack Taekwondo has been serving our community for over twenty years. Our caring staff of professional Black Belts are energetic and passionate about teaching Taekwondo. Constantly advancing and improving themselves physically, our instructors are committed to developing the whole-person potential, guiding and helping each student become the best they can be. Our Master Instructor, Master Michael A. Yuhasz graduated with his degree in Elementary Education and is a certified Black Belt Master Teacher through Korea.
At Adirondack Taekwondo no one sits on the bench. We offer classes for children, teens, and adults. Throughout the week we offer over twenty-four Taekwondo classes. Our convenient class schedule is flexible and has been designed with our students and families in mind. Each class focusing on Taekwondo while helping develop confidence, focus and self-esteem for all our students.
In addition, our 4000 sq. foot state-of-the-art facility offers safe matted Olympic flooring, parents viewing lobby, changing rooms, pro-shop, safe drop off area, private parking lot and more.
Thank you for visiting. We look forward to meeting you and your family.
Master Michael A. Yuhasz has been studying and training in Taekwondo for over thirty-five years and is the owner and operator of Adirondack Taekwondo and Fitness Center, Inc. He is a former Taekwondo competitor earning a Gold Medal in the US Open while also competing internationally in St. Petersburg Russia. After competing Master Yuhasz attended The College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York earning a degree in Elementary Education.
After teaching in the Public School setting Master and Mrs. Yuhasz started their journey as small business owners. Master Yuhasz personally developed our Taekwondo curriculum to include traditional Taekwondo, self-defense and sport style sparring. In addition to the physical aspects of Taekwondo Master Yuhasz utilized his degree in education to include character education and life skills with in the curriculum as well.
Master Yuhasz’s teaching philosophy is that, Taekwondo is an extrinsic martial art with many internal benefits. Leading students to become a well-rounded person in and out of the Taekwondo School.
OUR TEAM OF INSTRUCTORS
Our caring staff of professional Black Belts are energetic and passionate about teaching Taekwondo. Constantly advancing and improving themselves physically, our instructors are committed to developing the whole-person potential, guiding and helping each student become the best they can be.
Drake Barker
Instructor
Joseph Bannon
Assistant Instructor
Gavin Thorpe
Assistant Instructor
Sarah Weidman
Leadership Team Member
Blaize Decker
Assistant Instructor
Addison Miranda
Leadership Team Member
Questions & Answers
When is a great time to start Taekwondo?
In our experience and as a former School Teacher we believe that children ages four and up will be able to start and benefit for our Taekwondo lessons. Starting at four, your children are able to participate in our Trial Program, which will allow our instructors to work with them and evaluate their readiness for classes.
How safe is it to learn Taekwondo?
Adirondack Taekwondo is clean, safe, and fun for all ages and abilities. All our classes are supervised by experienced Black Belts. All students are taught at their own pace and proper level. All our classes include a proper warm-up, flexibility training and taught on safe mated flooring. In addition, the use of protective safety equipment is part of our schools philosophy and commitment to our students safety.
Will Taekwondo make my child more aggressive?
No, at Adirondack Taekwondo we help our students understand from the first lesson that Taekwondo students do not punch or kick anyone. That we keep our hands to ourselves. Throughout their training, they are reminded that Taekwondo students stay humble and respectful as they advance in belt rank. Our team of professional Black Belt instructors continue to reinforce that Taekwondo is a form of exercise and self-improvement, not bullying.
