Taekwondo Classes in Detroit, MI
Detroit has 2 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.
Boxing Gym Cooper's
4.6 ★★★★★ 160 reviews
Gym for learning martial arts such as Muay Thai and boxing via classes and programs.
Good to know in Detroit
1 of the 2 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 Boxing Gym Cooper's.
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.
- Boxing Gym Cooper's ★★★★★ 4.6 (160)
Kids & teen taekwondo in Detroit
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.
- Boxing Gym Cooper's ★★★★★ 4.6 (160)
- Tiger Chung's Tae Kwon DO ★★★★☆ 4.2 (6)
Taekwondo in Detroit: quick answers
- How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in Detroit?
- Most Detroit 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 Detroit schools offer a free trial or free first class?
- None of the Detroit 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 Detroit?
- 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 Detroit 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 Detroit?
- Yes — 2 Detroit 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.