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Taekwondo Classes in Traverse City, MI
Traverse City has 2 taekwondo schools — including 2 with a free trial, 2 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.
Seung-ni Traverse City Martial Arts & Kickboxing Academy
5 ★★★★★ 239 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Martial Arts Grand Traverse
4.6 ★★★★★ 54 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in Traverse City
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 Martial Arts Grand Traverse.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Seung-ni Traverse City Martial Arts & Kickboxing Academy runs women's taekwondo.
Plan your first class
These schools offer a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try taekwondo before you enroll. Check each school's schedule for the current offer.
- Seung-ni Traverse City Martial Arts & Kickboxing Academy ★★★★★ 5 (239)
- Martial Arts Grand Traverse ★★★★★ 4.6 (54)
New to taekwondo?
These schools are 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.
- Seung-ni Traverse City Martial Arts & Kickboxing Academy ★★★★★ 5 (239)
- Martial Arts Grand Traverse ★★★★★ 4.6 (54)
Kids & teen taekwondo in Traverse City
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.
- Seung-ni Traverse City Martial Arts & Kickboxing Academy ★★★★★ 5 (239)
- Martial Arts Grand Traverse ★★★★★ 4.6 (54)
Taekwondo in Traverse City: quick answers
- How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in Traverse City?
- Most Traverse City 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 Traverse City schools offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 2 of the 2 schools in Traverse City advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Seung-ni Traverse City Martial Arts & Kickboxing Academy, Martial Arts Grand Traverse. Offers change, so confirm on the school's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start taekwondo in Traverse City?
- 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. 2 Traverse City schools are 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 Traverse City?
- Yes — 2 Traverse City schools run kids' or youth taekwondo, with some classes starting as young as age 3. 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.