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Taekwondo Classes in West Hartford, CT
West Hartford has 3 taekwondo schools — including 2 with a free trial, 2 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.
Plus One Defense Systems
4.9 ★★★★★ 189 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Hwang's Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 69 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Jitae Taekwondo Academy
4.6 ★★★★★ 10 reviews
Good to know in West Hartford
1 of the 3 schools with posted hours are open on Sundays.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Plus One Defense Systems runs women's 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.
- Plus One Defense Systems ★★★★★ 4.9 (189)
- Hwang's Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (69)
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.
- Plus One Defense Systems ★★★★★ 4.9 (189)
- Jitae Taekwondo Academy ★★★★★ 4.6 (10)
Kids & teen taekwondo in West Hartford
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.
- Plus One Defense Systems ★★★★★ 4.9 (189)
- Hwang's Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (69)
- Jitae Taekwondo Academy ★★★★★ 4.6 (10)
Taekwondo in West Hartford: quick answers
- How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in West Hartford?
- Most West Hartford 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 West Hartford schools offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 2 of the 3 schools in West Hartford advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Plus One Defense Systems, Hwang's Martial Arts. Offers change, so confirm on the school's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start taekwondo in West Hartford?
- 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. 2 West Hartford 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 West Hartford?
- Yes — 3 West Hartford schools run kids' or youth taekwondo, with some classes starting as young as age 5. 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.