Taekwondo Classes in Tampa, FL
Tampa has 11 taekwondo schools — including 4 with a free trial, 8 beginner-friendly, and 11 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.
Traditional Tae Kwon-Do Carrollwood
4.7 ★★★★★ 156 reviews
Traditional Tae Kwon-Do Center of South Tampa
4.9 ★★★★★ 105 reviews
Martial Arts Advantage
5 ★★★★★ 93 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
U.S. Tae Kwon Do
4.9 ★★★★★ 87 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
J. PARK MARTIAL ARTS
4.9 ★★★★★ 72 reviews
Kowkabany's Family Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 61 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Traditional TaeKwon-Do Center of Westchase
4.5 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
Master Academy Tae Kwon Do
5 ★★★★★ 23 reviews
Joung's Taekwondo
4.8 ★★★★★ 25 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Traditional Tae Kwon-Do Tampa Palms
4.8 ★★★★★ 24 reviews
Global Taekwon-Do Institute
5 ★★★★★ 11 reviews
Good to know in Tampa
2 of the 11 schools with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For a recognized affiliation or certification (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon, or a certified black-belt master), students point to Traditional Tae Kwon-Do Center of South Tampa, Martial Arts Advantage, U.S. Tae Kwon Do, Kowkabany's Family Martial Arts, and 3 more.
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.
- Martial Arts Advantage ★★★★★ 5 (93)
- U.S. Tae Kwon Do ★★★★★ 4.9 (87)
- Kowkabany's Family Martial Arts ★★★★★ 5 (61)
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.
- Traditional Tae Kwon-Do Carrollwood ★★★★★ 4.7 (156)
- Martial Arts Advantage ★★★★★ 5 (93)
- U.S. Tae Kwon Do ★★★★★ 4.9 (87)
Kids & teen taekwondo in Tampa
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.
- Traditional Tae Kwon-Do Carrollwood ★★★★★ 4.7 (156)
- Traditional Tae Kwon-Do Center of South Tampa ★★★★★ 4.9 (105)
- Martial Arts Advantage ★★★★★ 5 (93)
Taekwondo in Tampa: quick answers
- How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in Tampa?
- A few Tampa schools list a membership around $149/mo, but most don't post rates online. Ask about a free trial and check the school's schedule for current prices — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
- Do any Tampa schools offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 4 of the 11 schools in Tampa advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Martial Arts Advantage, U.S. Tae Kwon Do, Kowkabany's Family Martial Arts. Offers change, so confirm on the school's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start taekwondo in Tampa?
- 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. 8 Tampa 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 Tampa?
- Yes — 11 Tampa 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.