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Kian Taekwondo
5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Salem, New Hampshire
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo · Kukkiwon-certified — based on the school's own site and student reviews. Taekwondo systems (Olympic/World Taekwondo, ITF, and ATA/Songahm) differ in forms, sparring rules, and tournaments; if lineage matters to you, confirm it with the school. ATA vs WT vs ITF, explained →
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
- Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kiantkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (603) 894-5425
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 2–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 2–9 PM |
| Thursday | 2–9 PM |
| Friday | 2–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
What students say
“Everyone is nice and welcoming, the place is very clean and organized.”
“The Grand Master and all of the instructors are very nice and very knowledgeable.”
From the reviews
This is an excellent place to learn martial arts or, more specifically, Taekwondo. The owner is a super great guy, and really cares for his students.
Great place to learn Taekwondo. Everyone is nice and welcoming, the place is very clean and organized. The Master is very kind and supportive. You can learn very quickly and they have great games every now and then. Best place I’ve been to and feels like a second home to me.
Wonderful place to learn Taekwondo for people of all ages. The Grand Master and all of the instructors are very nice and very knowledgeable. Excellent customer service and great quality of training.
I started Taekwondo when I was 6, and I've been doing it ever since. The masters and instructors are very helpful and supportive. The dojang is very clean and organized. I would recommend this school very much to anyone who's interested in learning martial arts.
New to taekwondo? Start at Kian Taekwondo
Kian Taekwondo 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 Kian Taekwondo
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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