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Taekwondo Classes in Birmingham, AL

Birmingham has 2 taekwondo schools — including 1 with a free trial, 2 beginner-friendly, and 2 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what students say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each school runs, so you can find your school and book your first class. All ages and levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or flexible to start.

Master Scarsella's World Class Tae Kwon Do

5 ★★★★★ 76 reviews

268 Inverness Center Dr, Birmingham, AL

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 4–74

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated expert masters & instructorsfriendly, family atmospherestrong kids program

Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Birmingham

4.9 ★★★★★ 14 reviews

5426 US-280 #10, Birmingham, AL

Ages 4–15

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Sparring Competition team Affiliated friendly, family atmospherestrong kids programcertified & recognized school

Good to know in Birmingham

For a recognized affiliation or certification (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon, or a certified black-belt master), students point to Master Scarsella's World Class Tae Kwon Do and Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Birmingham.

Plan your first class

This school offers a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try taekwondo before you enroll. Check each school's schedule for the current offer.

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New to taekwondo?

These schools are called out by students as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that you start with the basics and sparring builds up slowly with protective gear. Everyone started as a white belt.

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Kids & teen taekwondo in Birmingham

These schools run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline, focus, and anti-bully skills. Check each school's schedule for age groups and times.

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Taekwondo in Birmingham: quick answers

How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in Birmingham?
Most Birmingham schools don't post prices online. Taekwondo is usually sold as a monthly membership, plus a uniform (dobok) and belt-testing fees, and rates vary by school. Many offer a free intro class, so you can visit before you enroll — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
Do any Birmingham schools offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 1 of the 2 schools in Birmingham advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Master Scarsella's World Class Tae Kwon Do. Offers change, so confirm on the school's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start taekwondo in Birmingham?
Yes. Taekwondo welcomes complete beginners of every age, and you don't need to be fit or flexible first — classes build your strength, flexibility, and coordination. 2 Birmingham schools are highlighted by students as beginner-friendly. You start with the basics — stances, blocks, kicks, and forms — and sparring is introduced gradually with protective gear. Every student begins as a white belt.
Are there kids' taekwondo classes in Birmingham?
Yes — 2 Birmingham schools run kids' or youth taekwondo, with some classes starting as young as age 4. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, focus, and anti-bully skills in a supervised setting; check each school's schedule for age groups and times.

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