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Taekwondo Classes in Kentucky
33 taekwondo schools across 20 cities in Kentucky — including 12 with a free trial, 17 beginner-friendly, and 28 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 Kentucky 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.
Cities in Kentucky
Featured taekwondo schools in Kentucky
Ranked by what students say — Google rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-Kentucky ranking →
Martial Arts USA
4.9 ★★★★★ 216 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
KENTUCKY TAEKWONDO
5 ★★★★★ 187 reviews
Summit Martial Arts
4.7 ★★★★★ 111 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Eagle Martial Arts Lexington
4.8 ★★★★★ 99 reviews
Premier Martial Arts Hamburg
4.9 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Jeramy Black's TaeKwonDo Academy
5 ★★★★★ 58 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
More ways to train in Kentucky
- Best taekwondo schools in Kentucky — the state-wide ranking
- Taekwondo for beginners — 17 beginner-friendly schools in Kentucky, ready for your first class
- Kids & teen taekwondo — 28 schools in Kentucky with youth programs
- Free trial classes — 12 schools in Kentucky offer a free trial or intro class
- Browse taekwondo class types — kids', beginners', women's, private lessons, sparring, forms, competition team and more
- ATA Martial Arts locations in Kentucky
Taekwondo programs in Kentucky
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 Kentucky: common questions
- How many taekwondo schools are in Kentucky?
- Our directory lists 33 taekwondo schools across 20 cities in Kentucky. The cities with the most are Lexington (7), Louisville (5), Frankfort (2).
- How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in Kentucky?
- Among Kentucky schools that publish a rate, monthly memberships run about $45–$175 (median around $150), usually with a uniform and periodic belt-testing fees on top. Prices vary by school and how often you train, and many schools don't post online — so check the school's own schedule. Our cost guide breaks down what to expect.
- Are free trial classes available in Kentucky?
- Yes — 12 schools in Kentucky 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 Kentucky?
- Absolutely — taekwondo welcomes all ages and levels, and it's one of America's most popular martial arts for kids. 17 Kentucky schools are highlighted by students as beginner-friendly, and 28 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.