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Ahn Taekwondo Institute
4.8 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Cincinnati, Ohio
Plan your first class
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 5–15) — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ahntaekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 513-791-8888
Hours
| Monday | 3–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–8 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 3–6 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It is wonderful to see students of all ages, children and adults, all enjoying themselves together in the same atmosphere.”
“While there is a large focus upon proper forms and techniques, they teach a good mix of breaking, self defense, and sparring as well.”
“While there is a large focus upon proper forms and techniques, they teach a good mix of breaking, self defense, and sparring as well.”
Other martial arts here
“They have beginner classes, family classes, sparring classes, hapkido, special needs classes, youth classes.”
“While there is a large focus upon proper forms and techniques, they teach a good mix of breaking, self defense, and sparring as well.”
What students say
“Master Hamilton is an amazing instructor and is patient with all students no matter their age or belt level.”
“It is wonderful to see students of all ages, children and adults, all enjoying themselves together in the same atmosphere.”
“Joined Ahn Taekwondo after looking for a family friendly location that teaches Martial arts to kids and adults.”
“The instructors take the time to teach everybody the fundamentals as a white belt and continue to try to push and challenge them along their career.”
“My son learned patience, respect, and some impressive kicking skills that he is very proud of.”
“I recently competed in the AAU nationals under the phenomenal coaching from Master Newburn, Hamilton, and Mr.”
From the reviews
Ahn Taekwondo is an AMAZING Martial arts institution!!! My 6 year old has been attending Ahn for almost a year and we are NEVER disappointed! Master Hamilton & Master Kim are so patient with the younger kiddos as well as adults! As is all the other instructors!
My family has been going to Ahn for just over a year. The instructors have been awesome. My young children really enjoy it and it's really helped to develop their confidence. I'm also really enjoying it, and it's making me wish I had started martial arts at a younger age, instead of my 40's.
my kids have been coming for over 4 years. i looked at a lot of places before settling on Ahn’s and have never been disappointed with my choice. Unlike many places, the instructors (especially Master Hamilton) respect that they are children and yet still instill discipline and respect in every class.
At Ahn Taekwondo, they love and treat you like family. Since my daughter joined at 4.5 years of age, she has been a part of a caring and nurturing community of instructors who challenge her, support her and help her achieve amazing results.
New to taekwondo? Start at Ahn Taekwondo Institute
Ahn Taekwondo Institute comes up as a beginner-friendly school, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never trained or set foot in a dojang, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build fundamentals (stances, blocks, kicks, and basic forms) for weeks, sparring eases in gradually and with gear on, and instructors keep it controlled and safe. Third, all ages and all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first taekwondo class at Ahn Taekwondo Institute
Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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