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Taekwondo Classes in Louisiana
31 taekwondo schools across 18 cities in Louisiana — including 11 with a free trial, 19 beginner-friendly, and 26 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana
Featured taekwondo schools in Louisiana
Ranked by what students say — Google rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-Louisiana ranking →
Zachary Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 112 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Master Irvin's House Of Discipline
4.9 ★★★★★ 106 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
David Vincent's Martial Arts & Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 93 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Next Generation Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 90 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Denham Springs ATA Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 82 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Metairie
4.9 ★★★★★ 80 reviews
More ways to train in Louisiana
- Best taekwondo schools in Louisiana — the state-wide ranking
- Taekwondo for beginners — 19 beginner-friendly schools in Louisiana, ready for your first class
- Kids & teen taekwondo — 26 schools in Louisiana with youth programs
- Free trial classes — 11 schools in Louisiana offer a free trial or intro class
- Women's taekwondo — 2 schools in Louisiana with women's classes
- Browse taekwondo class types — kids', beginners', women's, private lessons, sparring, forms, competition team and more
- Tiger-Rock Martial Arts locations in Louisiana
Taekwondo programs in Louisiana
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 Louisiana: common questions
- How many taekwondo schools are in Louisiana?
- Our directory lists 31 taekwondo schools across 18 cities in Louisiana. The cities with the most are Thibodaux (4), Baton Rouge (3), Kenner (3).
- How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in Louisiana?
- Among Louisiana schools that publish a rate, monthly memberships run about $140–$225 (median around $140), 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 Louisiana?
- Yes — 11 schools in Louisiana 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 Louisiana?
- Absolutely — taekwondo welcomes all ages and levels, and it's one of America's most popular martial arts for kids. 19 Louisiana schools are highlighted by students as beginner-friendly, and 26 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.