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Cincinnati Taekwondo Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Cincinnati, Ohio
Affiliated school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized taekwondo organization or franchise (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon certification, World Taekwondo, or ITF). If credentials matter to you, ask which association the school belongs to and where the head instructor earned their black-belt (dan) rank and certification.
Plan your first class
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 4–6) — 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule cincinnatitkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (513) 271-6900
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My kids have been coming for a little over a year and it has been incredible for them, and we love being there.”
“They offer a variety of special interest program to build on a students training such as sword, hapkido, yoga and competition demonstration team.”
“Strongly recommended for Taekwondo, Gumdo (sword), Hapkido (self-defense), and Kimoodo (think Tai chi, but Korean).”
Other martial arts here
“They offer a variety of special interest program to build on a students training such as sword, hapkido, yoga and competition demonstration team.”
“Strongly recommended for Taekwondo, Gumdo (sword), Hapkido (self-defense), and Kimoodo (think Tai chi, but Korean).”
What students say
“The program is inclusive, the facilities are the best I have seen, the Masters and instructors are role models, and the community is amazing.”
“Now I am a certified instructor and especially enjoy working with beginners to introduce them to the amazing benefits of martial arts training.”
“Taekwondo is great for fitness, but it also reduces stress, makes you more present, improves mental focus, and so much more.”
From the reviews
An excellent and popular martial arts school. I was so impressed by my son's instructors here and the facility that I started taking classes too. Excellent instruction. This is not Cobra Kai...it's a very real martial arts school with several high-quality curriculums and programs.
I've been training at CTC for over 12 years. When I began, I was looking for a fitness activity to do with my daughter, but I found so much more. Taekwondo is great for fitness, but it also reduces stress, makes you more present, improves mental focus, and so much more.
CTC is the most complete and holistic place to learn, play and practice TKD in Cincinnati, Ohio. The program is inclusive, the facilities are the best I have seen, the Masters and instructors are role models, and the community is amazing.
Fun workout and great personal improvement. Get in shape, develop self-confidence and leadership skills, and learn self defense principles. Great for the whole family. A top notch school with instructors who really care.
New to taekwondo? Start at Cincinnati Taekwondo Center
Cincinnati Taekwondo Center 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 Cincinnati Taekwondo Center
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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