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Taekwondo Classes in Arkansas
38 taekwondo schools across 21 cities in Arkansas — including 10 with a free trial, 15 beginner-friendly, and 27 with kids' classes. Pick a city for full listings with student reviews, live open-now hours, and the classes each school runs — or browse the map.
Taekwondo — Korea's Olympic martial art — is now America's most popular martial art for kids, and Arkansas has schools for every reason people train: a child's first white belt, discipline and focus, fitness and self-defense, women's classes, or the competition and demo team. You don't need to be fit or flexible to walk in; all ages and levels are welcome, and everyone starts as a white belt.
Cities in Arkansas
Featured taekwondo schools in Arkansas
Ranked by what students say — Google rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-Arkansas ranking →
Martial Arts Advantage
4.9 ★★★★★ 109 reviews
Danny Dring's Living Defense Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 101 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Premium Martial Arts
4.7 ★★★★★ 77 reviews
Russellville Martial Arts America
4.8 ★★★★★ 75 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
ATA Martial Arts - Bentonville
4.5 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
All Star Martial Arts - Cabot
3.6 ★★★★☆ 70 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
More ways to train in Arkansas
- Best taekwondo schools in Arkansas — the state-wide ranking
- Taekwondo for beginners — 15 beginner-friendly schools in Arkansas, ready for your first class
- Kids & teen taekwondo — 27 schools in Arkansas with youth programs
- Free trial classes — 10 schools in Arkansas offer a free trial or intro class
- Browse taekwondo class types — kids', beginners', women's, private lessons, sparring, forms, competition team and more
- ATA Martial Arts locations in Arkansas
Taekwondo programs in Arkansas
Find the class that fits — whether you're starting from zero, bringing the kids, or chasing your first competition.
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Taekwondo in Arkansas: common questions
- How many taekwondo schools are in Arkansas?
- Our directory lists 38 taekwondo schools across 21 cities in Arkansas. The cities with the most are Little Rock (9), Hot Springs (3), Jacksonville (3).
- How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in Arkansas?
- Among Arkansas schools that publish a rate, monthly memberships run about $20–$200 (median around $200), usually with a uniform and periodic belt-testing fees on top. Prices vary by school and how often you train, and many schools don't post online — so check the school's own schedule. Our cost guide breaks down what to expect.
- Are free trial classes available in Arkansas?
- Yes — 10 schools in Arkansas advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro week. It's the low-pressure way to try a class before you enroll; confirm the current offer on the school's site.
- Can beginners and kids start taekwondo in Arkansas?
- Absolutely — taekwondo welcomes all ages and levels, and it's one of America's most popular martial arts for kids. 15 Arkansas schools are highlighted by students as beginner-friendly, and 27 run kids' or youth programs. You don't need to be fit or flexible to start, and every student begins as a white belt.
- Do I need to be fit or flexible to start taekwondo?
- No. You can start with no fitness base and no experience — classes build your strength, flexibility, and coordination over time. You begin with the fundamentals — stances, blocks, kicks, and forms (poomsae) — at your own pace. Sparring (kyorugi) is introduced gradually with protective gear, and a good school never rushes beginners into it. Taekwondo is built on respect and discipline, so everyone trains at their own level.