How many taekwondo schools are in California?

Our directory lists 591 taekwondo schools across 256 cities in California. The cities with the most are Los Angeles (22), San Jose (16), San Diego (13).

How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in California?

Among California schools that publish a rate, monthly memberships run about $50–$190 (median around $120), 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 California?

Yes — 188 schools in California 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 California?

Absolutely — taekwondo welcomes all ages and levels, and it's one of America's most popular martial arts for kids. 267 California schools are highlighted by students as beginner-friendly, and 507 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.

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Taekwondo Classes in California

591 taekwondo schools across 256 cities in California — including 188 with a free trial, 267 beginner-friendly, and 507 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 California 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 California

Featured taekwondo schools in California

Ranked by what students say — Google rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-California ranking →

All-Pro Tae Kwon Do Academy

5 ★★★★★ 600 reviews

15545 Los Gatos Blvd D, Los Gatos, CA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Taekwondo school ITFOlympic / WT Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated expert masters & instructorsfriendly, family atmospherestrong forms & technique

Azad's Martial Arts Center

5 ★★★★★ 384 reviews

313 Walnut St #150, Chico, CA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

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

World Class Tae Kwon Do

4.9 ★★★★★ 272 reviews

1711 Branham Ln A14, San Jose, CA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 4–12

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated welcoming to beginnersfriendly, family atmospherestrong forms & technique

1st Class Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 264 reviews

17240 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens welcoming to beginnersfriendly, family atmospherestrong forms & technique

Sky Martial Arts Simi Valley - Masters United

5 ★★★★★ 229 reviews

2691 Cochran St, Simi Valley, CA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 3–5

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated expert masters & instructorswelcoming to beginnersfriendly, family atmosphere

Dae Han Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 192 reviews

6635 Alhambra Ave #107, Martinez, CA

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Sparring Affiliated welcoming to beginnersfriendly, family atmospherestrong forms & technique

More ways to train in California

Best taekwondo schools in California — the state-wide ranking
Taekwondo for beginners — 267 beginner-friendly schools in California, ready for your first class
Kids & teen taekwondo — 507 schools in California with youth programs
Free trial classes — 188 schools in California offer a free trial or intro class
Women's taekwondo — 19 schools in California with women's classes
Browse taekwondo class types — kids', beginners', women's, private lessons, sparring, forms, competition team and more
ATA Martial Arts locations in California (5)
World Class Tae Kwon Do locations in California (4)

Taekwondo programs in California

Find the class that fits — whether you're starting from zero, bringing the kids, or chasing your first competition.

Other martial arts trained in California

Many taekwondo schools are multi-art. Here's what else California schools teach under the same roof.

🛡️ Self-Defense (332 in California)
🎽 Karate (156 in California)
🦵 Kickboxing (82 in California)
🤼 Jiu-Jitsu (67 in California)
🥷 Hapkido (39 in California)
🥋 Judo (37 in California)
🏟️ MMA (32 in California)

Taekwondo in California: common questions

How many taekwondo schools are in California?: Our directory lists 591 taekwondo schools across 256 cities in California. The cities with the most are Los Angeles (22), San Jose (16), San Diego (13).
How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in California?: Among California schools that publish a rate, monthly memberships run about $50–$190 (median around $120), 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 California?: Yes — 188 schools in California 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 California?: Absolutely — taekwondo welcomes all ages and levels, and it's one of America's most popular martial arts for kids. 267 California schools are highlighted by students as beginner-friendly, and 507 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.

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