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Taekwondo Classes in Santa Maria, CA
Santa Maria has 3 taekwondo schools — including 1 with a free trial and 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.
S.H. Hong Taekwondo Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 17 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Champion Tae Kwon DO
Good to know in Santa Maria
For a recognized affiliation or certification (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon, or a certified black-belt master), students point to S.H. Hong Taekwondo 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.
- S.H. Hong Taekwondo Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (17)
Kids & teen taekwondo in Santa Maria
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.
- E.M_TaeKwonDo ★★★★★ 4.9 (19)
- S.H. Hong Taekwondo Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (17)
Taekwondo in Santa Maria: quick answers
- How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in Santa Maria?
- Most Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria schools offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 1 of the 3 schools in Santa Maria advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including S.H. Hong Taekwondo Academy. Offers change, so confirm on the school's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start taekwondo in Santa Maria?
- 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 Santa Maria?
- Yes — 2 Santa Maria 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.