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Taekwondo Classes in Missouri
67 taekwondo schools across 42 cities in Missouri — including 30 with a free trial, 34 beginner-friendly, and 59 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 Missouri 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 Missouri
- Kansas City
- St. Louis
- Springfield
- Festus
- Lebanon
- Lee's Summit
- Wentzville
- Arnold
- Creve Coeur
- Gladstone
- Jefferson City
- Joplin
- Sikeston
- Blue Springs
- Bolivar
- Branson West
- Carterville
- Chesterfield
- Columbia
- Dardenne Prairie
- El Dorado Springs
- Ellisville
- Farmington
- Fenton
- Hazelwood
- Independence
- Jackson
- Kearney
- Kirksville
- Liberty
- Manchester
- Neosho
- Nixa
- O'Fallon
- Osage Beach
- Parkville
- Pleasant Hope
- St Charles
- St Peters
- Troy
- Union
- Weldon Spring
Featured taekwondo schools in Missouri
Ranked by what students say — Google rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-Missouri ranking →
KiCK Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 224 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Dunham's Martial Arts Training Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 189 reviews
World Martial Arts Academy - Hazelwood
5 ★★★★★ 162 reviews
Lyndell Institute of Tae Kwon Do
5 ★★★★★ 109 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Master Yoo's World Champion Tae Kwon Do
4.9 ★★★★★ 93 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Vertical Taekwondo
5 ★★★★★ 80 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
More ways to train in Missouri
- Best taekwondo schools in Missouri — the state-wide ranking
- Taekwondo for beginners — 34 beginner-friendly schools in Missouri, ready for your first class
- Kids & teen taekwondo — 59 schools in Missouri with youth programs
- Free trial classes — 30 schools in Missouri offer a free trial or intro class
- Women's taekwondo — 4 schools in Missouri with women's classes
- Browse taekwondo class types — kids', beginners', women's, private lessons, sparring, forms, competition team and more
- ATA Martial Arts locations in Missouri
Taekwondo programs in Missouri
Find the class that fits — whether you're starting from zero, bringing the kids, or chasing your first competition.
Other martial arts trained in Missouri
Many taekwondo schools are multi-art. Here's what else Missouri schools teach under the same roof.
Taekwondo in Missouri: common questions
- How many taekwondo schools are in Missouri?
- Our directory lists 67 taekwondo schools across 42 cities in Missouri. The cities with the most are Kansas City (5), St. Louis (5), Springfield (4).
- How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in Missouri?
- Among Missouri schools that publish a rate, monthly memberships run about $25–$150 (median around $90), 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 Missouri?
- Yes — 30 schools in Missouri 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 Missouri?
- Absolutely — taekwondo welcomes all ages and levels, and it's one of America's most popular martial arts for kids. 34 Missouri schools are highlighted by students as beginner-friendly, and 59 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.