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Taekwondo Classes in Whittier, CA
Whittier has 4 taekwondo schools — including 1 with a free trial, 3 beginner-friendly, and 4 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.
Kang's Sunrise Taekwondo
5 ★★★★★ 114 reviews
Victory Taekwondo Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 137 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Nixa Martial Arts Institute
5 ★★★★★ 36 reviews
Tae Kwon Do USA
5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
Good to know in Whittier
For a recognized affiliation or certification (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon, or a certified black-belt master), students point to Victory Taekwondo Center and Tae Kwon Do USA.
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.
- Victory Taekwondo Center ★★★★★ 4.8 (137)
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.
- Kang's Sunrise Taekwondo ★★★★★ 5 (114)
- Victory Taekwondo Center ★★★★★ 4.8 (137)
- Nixa Martial Arts Institute ★★★★★ 5 (36)
Kids & teen taekwondo in Whittier
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.
- Kang's Sunrise Taekwondo ★★★★★ 5 (114)
- Victory Taekwondo Center ★★★★★ 4.8 (137)
- Nixa Martial Arts Institute ★★★★★ 5 (36)
Taekwondo in Whittier: quick answers
- How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in Whittier?
- Most Whittier 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 Whittier schools offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 1 of the 4 schools in Whittier advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Victory Taekwondo Center. Offers change, so confirm on the school's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start taekwondo in Whittier?
- 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 Whittier 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 Whittier?
- Yes — 4 Whittier 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.