Taekwondo Programs for Your Child

Discover the Benefits for Children, Parents, and Families

Grandmaster Young Soo Chang and Master Catherine Chang, the founders of Changs Taekwondo America, are committed to offer the support, encouragement, and discipline necessary for every student to reach their goals. The mission of Changs Tae Kwon Do America is to help each student become the best they can be.

Taekwondo training will increase your child's physical and mental strength, flexibility, balance, speed, and self-confidence. Our program for children is based on Taekwondo Five Tenets: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverence, Self Control, and Indomitable Spirit.

There is a time and place for yelling, running, kicking and punching - and that time and place is in Taekwondo class! When children get their energy focused in positive ways, they gain self-confidence and self-control, and with reduced anxiety and improved social skills, their behavior improves at home and at school. For a child who appears to be shy, sedentary, bored, or lacking in initiative, Taekwondo will help bring out their natural energy and strengths they may not have been able to discover until now.

Movies such as "Karate Kid" provide a popular image of martial arts as a cool way to become a champion. The reality is, every child can be a champion in their own way. Yes, they will learn flying side kicks, tornado kicks, board breaking and self-defense techniques, but there is something even more important. Your child will learn the Taekwondo way of thinking and living: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverence, Self Control, and Indomitable Spirit.

Whether your child is enrolled in Tiny Lions, Black Belt Club, or regular membership, or participates in our A+ After School and Summer Camp programs, we strive to help your child establish valuable character traits and good habits that will set them on the road to success in school and throughout their lives.

Children love our special activities such as movie nights, Halloween party, Summer cookout, and special classes for Mother's Day and Father's Day when they can train with their parents.

Our children's program includes Tiny Lions for ages 4 to 6, and regular taekwondo membership for children, pre-teens, and teens in elementary, middle school and high school. Ages 16+ are able to attend the regular adult taekwondo classes. Don't forget to ask about our MA EEC licensed after school/full day vacation camp and summer program. We are the best alternative to traditional school age child care. Transportation and Taekwondo included!

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A+ After-School Program

Working parents in Methuen and Haverhill love our A+ After School and Summer Camp child care for children ages 6 - 14. We provide transportation from school to our facility every afternoon. Your child will have a chance to rest, enjoy a snack, complete homework, and participate in Taekwondo classes. When you pick them up at the end of the day (as late as 6 pm) they will be ready for family time, supper and bedtime. On school vacation days we offer full-day School Vacation Camp programs with fun, safe activities with plenty of time for playing as well as learning.

We are a top quality, family-friendly, state-licensed child care facility with highly qualified, CPR-certified professional staff devoted to keeping your child safe, healthy and happy while you are at work.

Our team's expertise includes college studies, degrees and experience in Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Nursing, and Fitness, in addition to black belt Taekwondo instruction skills and many years teaching and working with children of diverse backgrounds and skill levels. We teach respect, courtesy, and patience. Children learn to set and achieve goals. Parents learn to support their child with consistent encouragement and positive expectations. Listening to parents, following rules, keeping their room clean -- these are the kinds of basic habits that we focus on teaching. It is our joy to celebrate and praise each of our students as they steadily improve, each at their own pace.

Get started now: Schedule a free tour of our A+ Program facility.

Keep Your Child Active, Safe and Healthy during Summer Vacation

Our Summer program is offered in two-week sessions. Sign up for one or more sessions to fit with your family's work/vacation schedule. Your child will enjoy taekwondo classes, fitness activities, playtime, social activities, and also reading, drawing, counting, organizing, and other academic skills. We group children by ages and skill levels, teaching the Taekwondo Five Tenets: Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverence, Self Control, and Indomitable Spirit. Children make new friends and become familiar with special places such as the public library, museums, and nature walks.

Full Day Summer Camp 8am - 6pm

You will know your child is supervised, active, and having fun every day while you are at work. Drop off children as early as 8:00 am and pick up as late as 6:00 pm.

Get Started now: Schedule an appointment for you and your child to meet with our instructor and review our Summer Program information package and schedule.