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Taekwondo Classes in Pasadena, CA
Pasadena has 3 taekwondo schools — including 1 beginner-friendly and 3 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.
K Taekwondo - Pasadena
4.9 ★★★★★ 50 reviews
National TaeKwonDo Center
5 ★★★★★ 35 reviews
True Martial Arts Excellence (TMAX)
5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews
Good to know in Pasadena
For a recognized affiliation or certification (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon, or a certified black-belt master), students point to K Taekwondo - Pasadena.
New to taekwondo?
This school is 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.
- K Taekwondo - Pasadena ★★★★★ 4.9 (50)
Kids & teen taekwondo in Pasadena
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.
- K Taekwondo - Pasadena ★★★★★ 4.9 (50)
- National TaeKwonDo Center ★★★★★ 5 (35)
- True Martial Arts Excellence (TMAX) ★★★★★ 5 (2)
Taekwondo in Pasadena: quick answers
- How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in Pasadena?
- Most Pasadena 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 Pasadena schools offer a free trial or free first class?
- None of the Pasadena 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 Pasadena?
- 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. 1 Pasadena school is 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 Pasadena?
- Yes — 3 Pasadena schools run kids' or youth taekwondo, with some classes starting as young as age 4. 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.