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Taekwondo classes in Philadelphia

Looking for taekwondo classes in Philadelphia? Our directory tracks the schools worth training at — from kids' and little dragons classes to adult sparring, forms, and belt testing. Use the map and rankings below to find your dojang, compare what each one offers, and grab a free trial before you commit.

7 taekwondo schools in the directory · 2 flag beginner-friendly classes · 0 with a free trial · updated 2026

The schools to know

USTC's Red Tiger Taekwon-do

4.9 ★★★★★ 140 reviews

1912 Welsh Rd, Philadelphia, PA

Taekwondo school ITF Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team expert masters & instructorswelcoming to beginnersfriendly, family atmosphere

Rami Elite

4.6 ★★★★★ 82 reviews

7249 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team expert masters & instructorswelcoming to beginnersfriendly, family atmosphere

Muay Thai and kickboxing center offering self-defense and fitness classes.

Zhang Sah School, Martial Arts and Learning Center South Philly

3.9 ★★★★☆ 27 reviews

530 Bainbridge St, Philadelphia, PA

Taekwondo school Kids & teens friendly, family atmospherestrong kids programbuilds confidence & discipline

Zhang Sah Martial Arts and Learning Center Mt. Airy

4.4 ★★★★☆ 14 reviews

6110 Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA

Taekwondo school Kids & teens builds confidence & discipline

Pawlucy taekwondo

4.3 ★★★★☆ 6 reviews

2901 Cedar St, Philadelphia, PA

Taekwondo school Kids & teens

Ott’s Taekwon-Do

5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews

7410 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA

Taekwondo school Kids & teens builds confidence & discipline

Beginner taekwondo in Philadelphia

New to taekwondo? These schools flag beginner-welcoming or all-levels classes: USTC's Red Tiger Taekwon-do, Rami Elite. You do not need any experience, fitness, or flexibility to start — see what to wear to your first class, or browse every beginner-friendly school in the directory.

Kids taekwondo in Philadelphia

Looking for classes for your child? These Philadelphia schools flag kids' or youth programs: USTC's Red Tiger Taekwon-do, Rami Elite, Zhang Sah School, Martial Arts and Learning Center South Philly, Zhang Sah Martial Arts and Learning Center Mt. Airy, Pawlucy taekwondo, Ott’s Taekwon-Do. See our kids' age guide for what age to start and how schools keep it safe, or browse all kids taekwondo schools.

Other martial arts in Philadelphia

Taekwondo schools in Philadelphia often teach other Korean and mixed martial arts under the same roof — hapkido, karate, and more — so you can add another discipline on one membership. See how taekwondo compares in our taekwondo vs karate guide, or browse the other martial arts each school offers and the taekwondo class types available.

What local students say

Red Tiger Taekwon-do has been an amazing experience for my kids(Aliya and Usman)! They absolutely love going there every week. The atmosphere is fantastic—welcoming, positive, and full of energy. The coaches are incredibly friendly and make learning fun while ensuring the kids understand the importance of discipline.

You won't find another Muay Thai gym in Philadelphia that has produced more champions and won more championship belts! The courses available are for introduction muay thai classes, a more advanced class, and a children's class.

My son has been going since age 5 and he is now 11. Zhang Sah has become family-like. Besides learning different martial arts techniques - he has also learned other valuable life tools including leadership, confidence, teamwork, and more. I would definitely recommend this program.

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