Taekwondo Classes in Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix has 11 taekwondo schools — including 4 with a free trial, 6 beginner-friendly, and 11 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.
Ucelo Martial Arts Phoenix
5 ★★★★★ 244 reviews
White Tiger Taekwondo Academy
5 ★★★★★ 93 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Lee's ATA Martial Arts
4.7 ★★★★★ 56 reviews
Squaw Peak Taekwondo - ATA
4.8 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
JSK TAEKWONDO
4.8 ★★★★★ 34 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Karstadt Taekwon-Do ITF
4.9 ★★★★★ 31 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
World Family Taekwondo
5 ★★★★★ 23 reviews
Win Taekwondo Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 23 reviews
Legacy Master Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews
Hiraya Martial Arts | Martial Arts School
4.7 ★★★★★ 13 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Wheeler’s Taekwon-Do School of Self Defense
5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews
Good to know in Phoenix
1 of the 11 schools with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For a recognized affiliation or certification (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon, or a certified black-belt master), students point to Lee's ATA Martial Arts, Squaw Peak Taekwondo - ATA, JSK TAEKWONDO, Karstadt Taekwon-Do ITF, and 1 more.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Wheeler’s Taekwon-Do School of Self Defense runs women's taekwondo.
Plan your first class
These schools offer 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.
- White Tiger Taekwondo Academy ★★★★★ 5 (93)
- JSK TAEKWONDO ★★★★★ 4.8 (34)
- Karstadt Taekwon-Do ITF ★★★★★ 4.9 (31)
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.
- White Tiger Taekwondo Academy ★★★★★ 5 (93)
- Lee's ATA Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.7 (56)
- Karstadt Taekwon-Do ITF ★★★★★ 4.9 (31)
Kids & teen taekwondo in Phoenix
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.
- Ucelo Martial Arts Phoenix ★★★★★ 5 (244)
- White Tiger Taekwondo Academy ★★★★★ 5 (93)
- Lee's ATA Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.7 (56)
Taekwondo in Phoenix: quick answers
- How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in Phoenix?
- Most Phoenix 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 Phoenix schools offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 4 of the 11 schools in Phoenix advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including White Tiger Taekwondo Academy, JSK TAEKWONDO, Karstadt Taekwon-Do ITF. Offers change, so confirm on the school's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start taekwondo in Phoenix?
- 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. 6 Phoenix 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 Phoenix?
- Yes — 11 Phoenix schools run kids' or youth taekwondo, with some classes starting as young as age 3. 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.