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The best taekwondo schools in North Carolina
Ranked by the members who actually train there — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 9,115 reviews of North Carolina schools. Minimum 20 reviews to qualify, real taekwondo schools only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.
#1 Tiger Kim's Tae Kwon Do - Winston-Salem
4.9 ★★★★★ 356 reviews · Winston-Salem, NC
“We are very pleased with Tiger Kim’s on Reynolda Road! Our son is only four years old and Tiger Kim’s is helping instill in him the core values of respect and discipline. Mr. Andre…” — Robert
#2 Sun Soo Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 307 reviews · Asheville, NC
“Sun Soo Martial Arts has been an incredible experience for our family. The community is welcoming, supportive, and truly feels like home. I love being able to train alongside my ch…” — S
#3 ATA Steele Creek
4.8 ★★★★★ 317 reviews · Charlotte, NC
“This is my daughter’s 2nd year in taekwondo. Mr Esposito and Mrs Michelle are the BEST! They have really taught her soo much and made her step out of her comfort zone and now she L…” — Tai
#4 Lee's White Tiger Taekwondo
5 ★★★★★ 241 reviews · Burlington, NC
“My son Lincoln loves attending class with Master Lee! He is great with kids and takes the time to help them learn and keep things fun. Highly reccomend to anybody looking to get in…” — Ace
#5 Pure Taekwondo Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 184 reviews · Kernersville, NC
“Our experience with Pure Taekwondo Center over the past four years has been nothing short of incredible. My 10-year-old son has grown tremendously, both as a martial artist and as …” — Steve
#6 Master Chang's Martial Arts Chapel Hill
4.9 ★★★★★ 173 reviews · Chapel Hill, NC
“My son and I both train here, and it has been tremendous for both of us. He has gained confidence and maturity and has made very meaningful friendships. I have gained balance and f…” — David
#7 Concord Taekwondo America
5 ★★★★★ 134 reviews · Concord, NC
“We were very impressed with this TaeKwonDo school. The school itself is located in a very convenient location with plenty of parking. Inside, it is squeaky clean and smells great. …” — Cynthia
#8 Kim's Yong-In Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 128 reviews · Holly Springs, NC
“I’ve been training at Kim’s Yong-In Martial Arts since 2021, and it’s been a huge part of my life. When I started, I had no idea how much I would grow—not just in Taekwondo, but as…” — Jason
#9 World Champion Tae Kwon Do
5 ★★★★★ 128 reviews · Wake Forest, NC
“I’ve been training at World Champion Taekwondo since 2021, and looking back, I can see how much this journey has shaped me. Now as a 2nd Dan and a member of the leadership team, Ta…” — Seleena
#10 Elite Fire Taekwondo
5 ★★★★★ 126 reviews · Raleigh, NC
“Elite Fire is awesome! Our son, who is on the spectrum, started a little over a year ago. It's been great for his muscle tone, attention span, confidence, and socializing. I was en…” — Erin