About Us

Why Gotham Taekwon-do?

Gotham Taekwon-do has been established in Lenox Hill/ Upper East Side since 2007 and continues to successfully support students' growth and educate them to achieve their goals.

Credentials — Serving our communities for more than 15 years, Headmaster William Kwok and our black belt assistant instructors are well accredited and qualified. Headmaster Kwok, with over 40 years of martial arts experience, personally trained the assistant instructors who now have over 10 years of experience. Together we pay close attention to each student and adapt with their learning style.

Consistency — Having a consistent teacher like Headmaster Kwok helps the program stay well structured and organized. It is also crucial that the school setting is welcoming for students to feel confident and comfortable in order to fully be engaged to learn.

Small Community — Our program is a close-knit community with students and parents from different professions. Headmaster Kwok is open to work closely with parents to accommodate their children's need. At Gotham Taekwon-do, students are exposed to traditional martial arts culture; they also interact with students from different backgrounds. They tend to be more culturally intelligent and eager to explore other values in life.

Safety — At Gotham Taekwon-do, our students' safety is our top priority. All teachers undergo background checks in order to secure a safe and professional environment for students taking part in our programs.

Giving back to our communities — Headmaster William Kwok and his team believe passionately in giving back to our communities and making a difference. We volunteer to teach self-defense workshops in underprivileged communities and produce short films that promote peace, anti-bullying, and practical self-defense concepts.

We offer private lessons for students that need more individual support and guidance. Whether it is for more intensive training or better scheduling, we are here for you.