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Taekwondo Classes in Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque has 8 taekwondo schools — including 2 with a free trial, 2 beginner-friendly, and 7 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.
Blackman's Championship Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 442 reviews
Bates Taekwondo
4.9 ★★★★★ 136 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Dynamic Tae Kwon Do
3.4 ★★★☆☆ 25 reviews
Tolzmann Taekwon-Do
5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews
Albuquerque Tae-Kwon-Do
5 ★★★★★ 7 reviews
TRIDO MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY
5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
NM Korean Taekwondo & Hapkido Academy
5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews
Taekwondo
Good to know in Albuquerque
1 of the 8 schools with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For a recognized affiliation or certification (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon, or a certified black-belt master), students point to Blackman's Championship Martial Arts, Dynamic Tae Kwon Do and Tolzmann Taekwon-Do.
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.
- Bates Taekwondo ★★★★★ 4.9 (136)
- TRIDO MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY ★★★★★ 5 (6)
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.
- Bates Taekwondo ★★★★★ 4.9 (136)
- Dynamic Tae Kwon Do ★★★☆☆ 3.4 (25)
Kids & teen taekwondo in Albuquerque
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.
- Blackman's Championship Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (442)
- Bates Taekwondo ★★★★★ 4.9 (136)
- Dynamic Tae Kwon Do ★★★☆☆ 3.4 (25)
Taekwondo in Albuquerque: quick answers
- How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in Albuquerque?
- A few Albuquerque schools list a membership around $79/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 Albuquerque schools offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 2 of the 8 schools in Albuquerque advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Bates Taekwondo, TRIDO MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY. Offers change, so confirm on the school's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start taekwondo in Albuquerque?
- 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 Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque?
- Yes — 7 Albuquerque 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.