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Taekwondo Classes in Hawaii
5 taekwondo schools across 4 cities in Hawaii — including 2 with a free trial, 3 beginner-friendly, and 5 with kids' classes. Pick a city for full listings with student reviews, live open-now hours, and the classes each school runs — or browse the map.
Taekwondo — Korea's Olympic martial art — is now America's most popular martial art for kids, and Hawaii has schools for every reason people train: a child's first white belt, discipline and focus, fitness and self-defense, women's classes, or the competition and demo team. You don't need to be fit or flexible to walk in; all ages and levels are welcome, and everyone starts as a white belt.
Featured taekwondo schools in Hawaii
Ranked by what students say — Google rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-Hawaii ranking →
Oahu Taekwondo Center
5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews
Smith Taekwondo Center
4.4 ★★★★☆ 28 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
More ways to train in Hawaii
- Best taekwondo schools in Hawaii — the state-wide ranking
- Taekwondo for beginners — 3 beginner-friendly schools in Hawaii, ready for your first class
- Kids & teen taekwondo — 5 schools in Hawaii with youth programs
- Free trial classes — 2 schools in Hawaii offer a free trial or intro class
- Women's taekwondo — 1 school in Hawaii with women's classes
- Browse taekwondo class types — kids', beginners', women's, private lessons, sparring, forms, competition team and more
Taekwondo programs in Hawaii
Find the class that fits — whether you're starting from zero, bringing the kids, or chasing your first competition.
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Taekwondo in Hawaii: common questions
- How many taekwondo schools are in Hawaii?
- Our directory lists 5 taekwondo schools across 4 cities in Hawaii. The cities with the most are Honolulu (2), Aiea (1), Kaneohe (1).
- How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in Hawaii?
- Most Hawaii schools don't post prices online. Across taekwondo schools in our directory that do list a rate, monthly memberships run about $50–$175 (median around $99). Taekwondo is usually sold as a monthly membership, plus a uniform (dobok) and belt-testing fees, and rates vary by school. Many offer a free intro class — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
- Are free trial classes available in Hawaii?
- Yes — 2 schools in Hawaii advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro week. It's the low-pressure way to try a class before you enroll; confirm the current offer on the school's site.
- Can beginners and kids start taekwondo in Hawaii?
- Absolutely — taekwondo welcomes all ages and levels, and it's one of America's most popular martial arts for kids. 3 Hawaii schools are highlighted by students as beginner-friendly, and 5 run kids' or youth programs. You don't need to be fit or flexible to start, and every student begins as a white belt.
- Do I need to be fit or flexible to start taekwondo?
- No. You can start with no fitness base and no experience — classes build your strength, flexibility, and coordination over time. You begin with the fundamentals — stances, blocks, kicks, and forms (poomsae) — at your own pace. Sparring (kyorugi) is introduced gradually with protective gear, and a good school never rushes beginners into it. Taekwondo is built on respect and discipline, so everyone trains at their own level.