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Taekwondo Classes in Irvine, CA

Irvine has 7 taekwondo schools — including 3 with a free trial, 3 beginner-friendly, and 7 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.

7 schools

Regulus Irvine Taekwondo Academy

5 ★★★★★ 125 reviews

1150 Roosevelt Ste 100, Irvine, CA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 3–10

Taekwondo school Olympic / WT Kukkiwon-certified Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert masters & instructorsfriendly, family atmospherestrong forms & technique

IL-DO Taekwondo

4.9 ★★★★★ 135 reviews

14220 Culver Dr D, Irvine, CA

Ages 3–12

Taekwondo school Olympic / WT Kukkiwon-certified Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert masters & instructorsfriendly, family atmospherestrong kids program

Elite Fitness Taekwondo

5 ★★★★★ 91 reviews

6254 Irvine Blvd, Irvine, CA

Ages 3–12

Taekwondo school Olympic / WT Kukkiwon-certified Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert masters & instructorsfriendly, family atmospherestrong forms & technique

Dynamic Martial Arts Taekwondo & Hapkido

4.8 ★★★★★ 32 reviews

14805 Jeffrey Rd, Irvine, CA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Sparring Competition team expert masters & instructorswelcoming to beginnersfriendly, family atmosphere

Master Lee's Talium-Irvine

4.9 ★★★★★ 29 reviews

3850 Barranca Pkwy Suite G, Irvine, CA

Memberships around $70/mo

Taekwondo school Olympic / WT Kukkiwon-certified Kids & teens Sparring Competition team Affiliated friendly, family atmospherecertified & recognized schoolbuilds confidence & discipline

Ancient Arts: Kuk Sool Kwan Hapkido HQ

5 ★★★★★ 15 reviews

4250 Barranca Pkwy Ste P, Irvine, CA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Taekwondo school Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated expert masters & instructorsstrong forms & techniquecertified & recognized school

OC Family Martial Arts

4.4 ★★★★☆ 19 reviews

15435 Jeffrey Rd #100, Irvine, CA

Ages 3–6

Taekwondo school ATA Kids & teens Private lessons Sparring Competition team Affiliated friendly, family atmospherecompetition & tournament successcertified & recognized school

Good to know in Irvine

For a recognized affiliation or certification (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon, or a certified black-belt master), students point to Regulus Irvine Taekwondo Academy, IL-DO Taekwondo, Elite Fitness Taekwondo, Master Lee's Talium-Irvine, and 2 more.

Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? OC Family Martial Arts runs women's taekwondo.

Plan your first class

These schools offer 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.

Free trial & intro classes, school by school →

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.

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Kids & teen taekwondo in Irvine

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.

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Taekwondo in Irvine: quick answers

How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in Irvine?
A few Irvine schools list a membership around $70/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 Irvine schools offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 3 of the 7 schools in Irvine advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Regulus Irvine Taekwondo Academy, Dynamic Martial Arts Taekwondo & Hapkido, Ancient Arts: Kuk Sool Kwan Hapkido HQ. Offers change, so confirm on the school's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start taekwondo in Irvine?
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 Irvine 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 Irvine?
Yes — 7 Irvine 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.

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