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Taekwondo Classes in Boston, MA
Boston has 3 taekwondo schools — including 1 beginner-friendly and 2 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what students say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each school runs, so you can find your school and book your first class. All ages and levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or flexible to start.
Jae Hun Kim Taekwon-do Institute
5 ★★★★★ 75 reviews
Modern Taekwondo Center
5 ★★★★★ 38 reviews
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Good to know in Boston
1 of the 3 schools with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For a recognized affiliation or certification (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon, or a certified black-belt master), students point to Jae Hun Kim Taekwon-do Institute.
New to taekwondo?
This school is called out by students as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that you start with the basics and sparring builds up slowly with protective gear. Everyone started as a white belt.
- Jae Hun Kim Taekwon-do Institute ★★★★★ 5 (75)
Kids & teen taekwondo in Boston
These schools run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline, focus, and anti-bully skills. Check each school's schedule for age groups and times.
- Jae Hun Kim Taekwon-do Institute ★★★★★ 5 (75)
- Modern Taekwondo Center ★★★★★ 5 (38)
Taekwondo in Boston: quick answers
- How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in Boston?
- Most Boston schools don't post prices online. 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, so you can visit before you enroll — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
- Do any Boston schools offer a free trial or free first class?
- None of the Boston schools list a free trial in our data, but many offer a free or discounted first class even when it isn't posted — it's always worth calling to ask.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start taekwondo in Boston?
- Yes. Taekwondo welcomes complete beginners of every age, and you don't need to be fit or flexible first — classes build your strength, flexibility, and coordination. 1 Boston school is highlighted by students as beginner-friendly. You start with the basics — stances, blocks, kicks, and forms — and sparring is introduced gradually with protective gear. Every student begins as a white belt.
- Are there kids' taekwondo classes in Boston?
- Yes — 2 Boston schools run kids' or youth taekwondo. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, focus, and anti-bully skills in a supervised setting; check each school's schedule for age groups and times.