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Taekwondo Classes in Newark, NJ
Newark has 4 taekwondo schools — including 1 with a free trial, 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.
Team Raposa Taekwondo & Boxing / Black-K
4.8 ★★★★★ 24 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
International Taekwon Do Academy
4.2 ★★★★☆ 13 reviews
Taekwondo
Plan your first class
This school offers 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.
- Team Raposa Taekwondo & Boxing / Black-K ★★★★★ 4.8 (24)
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.
- Team Raposa Taekwondo & Boxing / Black-K ★★★★★ 4.8 (24)
Kids & teen taekwondo in Newark
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.
- Team Raposa Taekwondo & Boxing / Black-K ★★★★★ 4.8 (24)
- International Taekwon Do Academy ★★★★☆ 4.2 (13)
Taekwondo in Newark: quick answers
- How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in Newark?
- Most Newark 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 Newark schools offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 1 of the 4 schools in Newark advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Team Raposa Taekwondo & Boxing / Black-K. Offers change, so confirm on the school's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start taekwondo in Newark?
- 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 Newark 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 Newark?
- Yes — 2 Newark 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.