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Taekwondo Classes in El Monte, CA
El Monte has 2 taekwondo schools — including 2 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.
USA Tae Kwon Do Center
5 ★★★★★ 23 reviews
The ultimate Taekwondo fighters academy and MMA Academy
3.9 ★★★★☆ 19 reviews
Good to know in El Monte
For a recognized affiliation or certification (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon, or a certified black-belt master), students point to USA Tae Kwon Do Center.
Kids & teen taekwondo in El Monte
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.
- USA Tae Kwon Do Center ★★★★★ 5 (23)
- The ultimate Taekwondo fighters academy and MMA Academy ★★★★☆ 3.9 (19)
Taekwondo in El Monte: quick answers
- How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in El Monte?
- Most El Monte 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 El Monte schools offer a free trial or free first class?
- None of the El Monte schools list a free trial in our data, but many offer a free or discounted first class even when it isn't posted — it's always worth calling to ask.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start taekwondo in El Monte?
- 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. Most schools run dedicated beginner or white-belt classes. 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 El Monte?
- Yes — 2 El Monte schools run kids' or youth taekwondo. 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.