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Taekwondo Classes in Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield has 6 taekwondo schools — including 1 with a free trial, 3 beginner-friendly, and 4 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.
Y.J.Im Tae Kwon Do Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 120 reviews
Master Bang's Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 111 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Beyond Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 70 reviews
Han's Tae Kwon Do Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 35 reviews
Han's Tae Kwon DO Academy
Good to know in Bakersfield
For a recognized affiliation or certification (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon, or a certified black-belt master), students point to Y.J.Im Tae Kwon Do Academy, Master Bang's Martial Arts and Han's Tae Kwon Do Academy.
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.
- Master Bang's Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (111)
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.
- Y.J.Im Tae Kwon Do Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (120)
- Master Bang's Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (111)
- Han's Tae Kwon Do Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (35)
Kids & teen taekwondo in Bakersfield
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.
- Y.J.Im Tae Kwon Do Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (120)
- Master Bang's Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (111)
- Beyond Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (70)
Taekwondo in Bakersfield: quick answers
- How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in Bakersfield?
- A few Bakersfield schools list a membership around $160/mo, but most don't post rates online. Ask about a free trial and check the school's schedule for current prices — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
- Do any Bakersfield schools offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 1 of the 6 schools in Bakersfield advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Master Bang's Martial Arts. Offers change, so confirm on the school's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start taekwondo in Bakersfield?
- 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. 3 Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield?
- Yes — 4 Bakersfield 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.