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Taekwondo Classes in New Haven, CT

New Haven has 2 taekwondo schools — including 2 with a free trial, 1 beginner-friendly, 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.

World Champion Tae Kwon Do Amity

5 ★★★★★ 60 reviews

152 Amity Rd, New Haven, CT

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Taekwondo school Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team Affiliated expert masters & instructorsfriendly, family atmospherestrong forms & technique

East Rock World Champion Taekwondo

4.7 ★★★★★ 31 reviews

50 Mitchell Dr, New Haven, CT

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Sparring Competition team Affiliated expert masters & instructorsfriendly, family atmospherestrong kids program

Good to know in New Haven

For a recognized affiliation or certification (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon, or a certified black-belt master), students point to World Champion Tae Kwon Do Amity and East Rock World Champion 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.

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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.

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Kids & teen taekwondo in New Haven

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 New Haven: quick answers

How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in New Haven?
Most New Haven 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 New Haven schools offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 2 of the 2 schools in New Haven advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including World Champion Tae Kwon Do Amity, East Rock World Champion Taekwondo. Offers change, so confirm on the school's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start taekwondo in New Haven?
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 New Haven 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 New Haven?
Yes — 2 New Haven 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.

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