Taekwondo Classes in Kansas City, MO
Kansas City has 5 taekwondo schools — including 5 with a free trial, 5 beginner-friendly, and 5 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.
KiCK Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 224 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Master Shin's Academy Tae Kwon Do
4.9 ★★★★★ 64 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Self-Defense Global KC
4.9 ★★★★★ 54 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Leaders Taekwondo – Northland
4.6 ★★★★★ 19 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Master H C Kim's World Class Tae Kwon Do Center - Kansas City
5 ★★★★★ 7 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in Kansas City
For a recognized affiliation or certification (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon, or a certified black-belt master), students point to Master Shin's Academy Tae Kwon Do, Leaders Taekwondo – Northland and Master H C Kim's World Class Tae Kwon Do Center - Kansas City.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? KiCK Martial Arts 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.
- KiCK Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (224)
- Master Shin's Academy Tae Kwon Do ★★★★★ 4.9 (64)
- Self-Defense Global KC ★★★★★ 4.9 (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.
- KiCK Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (224)
- Master Shin's Academy Tae Kwon Do ★★★★★ 4.9 (64)
- Self-Defense Global KC ★★★★★ 4.9 (54)
Kids & teen taekwondo in Kansas 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.
- KiCK Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (224)
- Master Shin's Academy Tae Kwon Do ★★★★★ 4.9 (64)
- Self-Defense Global KC ★★★★★ 4.9 (54)
Taekwondo in Kansas City: quick answers
- How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in Kansas City?
- A few Kansas City schools list a membership around $150/mo, but most don't post rates online. Ask about a free trial and check the school's schedule for current prices — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
- Do any Kansas City schools offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 5 of the 5 schools in Kansas City advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including KiCK Martial Arts, Master Shin's Academy Tae Kwon Do, Self-Defense Global KC. Offers change, so confirm on the school's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start taekwondo in Kansas 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. 5 Kansas 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 Kansas City?
- Yes — 5 Kansas 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.