Taekwondo Classes in Washington, DC

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.

• Northeast Taekwondo ★★★★★ 4.9 (28) — 3520 12th St NE

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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.

• Premier Martial Arts Ivy City ★★★★★ 5 (28) — 2009 Walt Lincoln Wy NE
• Tae Kwon Do College - Capitol Hill — 820 6th St NE

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Kids & teen taekwondo in Washington

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.

• Premier Martial Arts Ivy City ★★★★★ 5 (28) — 2009 Walt Lincoln Wy NE
• Northeast Taekwondo ★★★★★ 4.9 (28) — 3520 12th St NE
• Tae Kwon Do College - Capitol Hill — 820 6th St NE

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Taekwondo in Washington: quick answers

How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in Washington?

Most Washington 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 Washington schools offer a free trial or free first class?

Yes — 1 of the 5 schools in Washington advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Northeast Taekwondo. Offers change, so confirm on the school's site before you go.

I'm a total beginner — can I start taekwondo in Washington?

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 Washington 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 Washington?

Yes — 3 Washington schools run kids' or youth taekwondo, with some classes starting as young as age 3. 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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