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Kids Taekwondo in Brooklyn
19 schools in Brooklyn, New York show real evidence — from their own sites or parents' reviews — of running kids or youth taekwondo classes. Taekwondo is a genuinely good fit for children: it builds confidence, focus, and fitness in a disciplined, respectful setting, and young beginners drill kicks, forms, and pad work rather than full-contact sparring. The best move before enrolling is simply to go watch a class — ask each school what age ranges its classes serve and how it introduces sparring for kids, and notice whether the instructor is patient and the room is calm and organized. Schools are ranked below by local reputation (rating weighted by review count), and with 19 options in town, it's worth visiting two before you decide.
1. Elite Martial Arts of Brooklyn
4.9 ★★★★★ 296 reviews
“We love Elite Martial Arts! This is a family run business that truly loves all of their students. the facilities are always clean, the staff is friendly and the payment process is…” — Wakemia
2. Champions Martial Arts South Park Slope (7Ave)
5 ★★★★★ 220 reviews
“UPDATE: My 6 year old daughter has now started her Taekwondo journey, and it’s awesome. Her confidence and strength have developed so much in just a few months. My older son is…” — Dawn
3. Champions Martial Arts Dyker Heights
5 ★★★★★ 198 reviews
“My son started in October of 2021 and since day one he loved it. His learned so much and he has improved his skills through time. His excited to move up from little tigers to the…” — Nicole’S
4. Champions Martial Arts Carroll Gardens
5 ★★★★★ 184 reviews
“Our 5 year old son is committed since the beginning given the amazing team work Ma’am and other Masters do. They know the children and their capabilities, engage with them in…” — Ale
5. Champions Martial Arts Sunset Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 156 reviews
“This is the best place for children to learn martial arts. It is the complete package for education, training, mental and physical development, but most of all inspirational. All…” — Tracy
6. United TaeKwonDo Center
5 ★★★★★ 150 reviews
“The staff and instructors are great with kids and caring about each one of them. I have been coming here for more than 4 years and have been satisfied ever since. My family…” — Azizbek
7. Champion's Martial Arts 18th Avenue
4.9 ★★★★★ 140 reviews
“My son has been learning Tae Kwon Do, and it has been a wonderful experience for him. He has become more active, focused, and confident since he started. He enjoys learning new…” — Alb
8. Champions Martial Arts Brooklyn Heights
5 ★★★★★ 124 reviews
“My 5 year old daughter recently started Taekwondo classes and she absolutely loves it! Highly recommend the classes. Helps my daughter learn discipline and respect.” — Grace
9. Champions Martial Arts Park Slope
4.9 ★★★★★ 116 reviews
“We believe children's physical and mental development are bound together. As our 3yr old grows, we wanted an activity he could enjoy while developing. When we first came to Park…” — Eloi
10. World Martial Arts Center Happy Kicks
4.9 ★★★★★ 115 reviews
“My son began attending Happy Kicks this year and we have seen such an improvement in his motor skills, confidence, discipline and focus. We previously tried some local martial…” — Lisa
11. Champions Martial Arts Clinton Hill
4.9 ★★★★★ 100 reviews
“Champions Martial Arts Clinton Hill is absolutely a fantastic Tae Kwon Do School! My son, Dorian has been attending for several years now and he is currently working towards his…” — Paula
12. CHAMPIONS MARTIAL ARTS AVENUE R
4.9 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
“My son has been a Little Tiger at Champions Ave R for over a year - bi weekly training classes, summer camp and a daily afterschool program. We love Master Hakan, his wife and…” — Sheri
13. Premier Martial Arts Brooklyn Heights
5 ★★★★★ 45 reviews
“Great Martial Arts School! Ms. Ally is wonderful as a teacher and promoting core values such as discipline, respect, commitment and confidence, which is exactly what I was after…” — Besa
14. Champions Martial Arts Brighton Beach
5 ★★★★★ 42 reviews
“My daughter likes classes with Master Cheon! She has been attending this martial arts school for 2 years now and every time she goes there with pleasure. Master Cheon is a very…” — Tetiana
15. K-Spirit Taekwondo
5 ★★★★★ 35 reviews
“Though i started late in life i am glad i held from going to other TKD schools and started at K-Spirit TKD. Its way more than the average school; We are a family! Both my son and…” — Fernando
16. T. Kang Taekwondo - Marine Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 34 reviews
“My daughter loves going to class here - she was very upset the few times they were closed because of the weather, which to me says a lot.” — Eugene
17. Gladiators Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 31 reviews
“My family has known Master Yusuf for over a decade. Although Gladiators Martial Arts is new in the eyes of Google/google reviews, Master Yusuf has been teaching at this exact…” — Kaly
18. New York City Taekwondo
5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
“My kids have been going here for 5 years now. They are wonderful. Structure, discipline, and caring fun. Love Grandmaster Chun she is awesome, and the other Masters and…” — Phaedra
19. NY Warriors Taekwondo
5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews
“This is one of, if not the best taekwondo club(s) around! This taekwondo club will help kids learn discipline and build self-esteem, while keeping them physically active in a…” — Ed
Enrolling your child in Brooklyn: practical notes
- Watch a class first. Any welcoming school will let you and your child observe before signing up. Look for a patient instructor, a calm and organized room, and kids who are having fun while staying on task.
- Ask about age ranges. Confirm which class fits your child — many schools split younger kids from older kids and teens — so the pace and content match their age.
- Ask about the sparring policy for kids. Reputable schools keep young beginners on kicks, forms, and pad work; sparring should be introduced gradually, kept light, done in protective gear, and closely supervised.
- Keep gear simple to start. Comfortable athletic clothes and water are enough for a first class — most schools provide a dobok, and they'll tell you when it's worth buying your own. See the what-to-wear guide.
- Use a free trial. Many schools offer a free trial class — the lowest-pressure way to find out if it clicks for your child. See free taekwondo trial classes.
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