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Taekwondo Classes in Santa Monica, CA
Santa Monica has 4 taekwondo schools — including 2 with a free trial, 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.
Tae Ryong Taekwondo School Santa Monica
5 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Tae Ryong Taekwondo Montana Ave
5 ★★★★★ 65 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
King's ATA Celebrity Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews
Taekwondo
Good to know in Santa Monica
For a recognized affiliation or certification (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon, or a certified black-belt master), students point to Tae Ryong Taekwondo Montana Ave and King's ATA Celebrity Martial Arts.
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.
- Tae Ryong Taekwondo School Santa Monica ★★★★★ 5 (66)
- Tae Ryong Taekwondo Montana Ave ★★★★★ 5 (65)
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.
- King's ATA Celebrity Martial Arts ★★★★★ 5 (10)
Kids & teen taekwondo in Santa Monica
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.
- Tae Ryong Taekwondo School Santa Monica ★★★★★ 5 (66)
- Tae Ryong Taekwondo Montana Ave ★★★★★ 5 (65)
- King's ATA Celebrity Martial Arts ★★★★★ 5 (10)
Taekwondo in Santa Monica: quick answers
- How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in Santa Monica?
- Most Santa Monica 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 Monica schools offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 2 of the 4 schools in Santa Monica advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Tae Ryong Taekwondo School Santa Monica, Tae Ryong Taekwondo Montana Ave. Offers change, so confirm on the school's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start taekwondo in Santa Monica?
- 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 Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica?
- Yes — 3 Santa Monica schools run kids' or youth taekwondo, with some classes starting as young as age 2. 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.