Gotham Taekwon-do

Serving our communities for over 17 years, Gotham Taekwon-do is the longest-standing traditional martial arts school in New York City's Lenox Hill and Upper East Side. Our Headmaster William Kwok is a 2nd generation direct student for traditional Taekwon-do who has over 45 years of martial arts experience.

At Gotham Taekwon-do, classes are taught by Headmaster Kwok. Besides his achievements in martial arts, he holds a Doctorate in Education; his research topic was "Strategies for Integrating Martial Arts-based Mindfulness into Educational Settings." In 2015, Headmaster Kwok received the "Community Leadership Award" from the U.S. President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition. In addition to his responsibilities at Gotham Taekwon-do, Headmaster Kwok also serves as the co-chair of the Harvard Alumni for Education in New York City.

As a world-class martial arts school in a versatile city, we aim to equip our students with the skills required to accommodate a fast-paced environment. Our programs emphasize mental acuity through physical training. Students will learn self-defense while developing a strong sense of awareness, focus, and cultural intelligence in our traditional, fun, and structured program.