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Taekwondo Classes in Paterson, NJ
Paterson has 4 taekwondo schools — including 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.
Elite Child Development Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 227 reviews
Martialist United
5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews
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.
- Elite Child Development Academy ★★★★★ 4.8 (227)
Kids & teen taekwondo in Paterson
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.
- Elite Child Development Academy ★★★★★ 4.8 (227)
- Martialist United ★★★★★ 5 (4)
Taekwondo in Paterson: quick answers
- How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in Paterson?
- Most Paterson 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 Paterson schools offer a free trial or free first class?
- None of the Paterson 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 Paterson?
- 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 Paterson 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 Paterson?
- Yes — 2 Paterson 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.