Taekwondo Classes in Springfield, MO
Springfield has 4 taekwondo schools — including 2 beginner-friendly and 4 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.
Dunham's Martial Arts Training Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 189 reviews
American Independent Taekwondo
4.9 ★★★★★ 38 reviews
Osborns Tae Kwon Do
4.4 ★★★★☆ 36 reviews
Springfield Taekwondo Academy
5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews
Good to know in Springfield
For a recognized affiliation or certification (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon, or a certified black-belt master), students point to American Independent Taekwondo and Osborns Tae Kwon Do.
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.
- Dunham's Martial Arts Training Center ★★★★★ 4.9 (189)
- Osborns Tae Kwon Do ★★★★☆ 4.4 (36)
Kids & teen taekwondo in Springfield
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.
- Dunham's Martial Arts Training Center ★★★★★ 4.9 (189)
- American Independent Taekwondo ★★★★★ 4.9 (38)
- Osborns Tae Kwon Do ★★★★☆ 4.4 (36)
Taekwondo in Springfield: quick answers
- How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in Springfield?
- Most Springfield 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 Springfield schools offer a free trial or free first class?
- None of the Springfield 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 Springfield?
- 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 Springfield 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 Springfield?
- Yes — 4 Springfield 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.