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Taekwondo Classes in New York
273 taekwondo schools across 153 cities in New York — including 113 with a free trial, 163 beginner-friendly, and 253 with kids' classes. Pick a city for full listings with student reviews, live open-now hours, and the classes each school runs — or browse the map.
Taekwondo — Korea's Olympic martial art — is now America's most popular martial art for kids, and New York has schools for every reason people train: a child's first white belt, discipline and focus, fitness and self-defense, women's classes, or the competition and demo team. You don't need to be fit or flexible to walk in; all ages and levels are welcome, and everyone starts as a white belt.
Cities in New York
- Brooklyn
- New York
- Bronx
- Rochester
- Staten Island
- Corona
- Flushing
- Schenectady
- Troy
- Woodside
- Clifton Park
- Deer Park
- Nanuet
- New Hyde Park
- North Tonawanda
- Port Chester
- Scarsdale
- Watertown
- Albany
- Amherst
- Bay Shore
- Buffalo
- Commack
- East Meadow
- East Northport
- Eastchester
- Greenlawn
- Hicksville
- Latham
- Lindenhurst
- Malta
- Monroe
- New City
- New Hartford
- Oneonta
- Plainview
- Port Washington
- Rensselaer
- Ridgewood
- Rockville Centre
- Syosset
- Utica
- Warwick
- White Plains
- Williamsville
- Yonkers
- Yorktown Heights
- Accord
- Airmont
- Albertson
- Amityville
- Aquebogue
- Ardsley
- Astoria
- Babylon
- Ballston Spa
- Bedford Hills
- Bellerose
- Bethpage
- Blasdell
- Blauvelt
- Bronxville
- Burnt Hills
- Central Islip
- Central Valley
- Chestnut Ridge
- Cicero
- Cobleskill
- Copiague
- Cortlandt Manor
- Croton-On-Hudson
- Delmar
- Depew
- Douglaston
- Duanesburg
- East Amherst
- East Islip
- East Quogue
- Ellenville
- Elmhurst
- Farmingdale
- Fishkill
- Floral Park
- Forest Hills
- Franklin Square
- Fredonia
- Freeport
- Glen Cove
- Great Neck
- Guilderland
- Halfmoon
- Hamburg
- Harrison
- Huntington
- Jackson Heights
- Kingston
- Lake Grove
- Larchmont
- Little Neck
- Liverpool
- Locust Valley
- Long Beach
- Lynbrook
- Mahopac
- Manhasset
- Manlius
- Massapequa
- Massapequa Park
- Massena
- Medina
- Merrick
- Middle Village
- Mineola
- Montgomery
- Monticello
- Mt Sinai
- New Hampton
- New Rochelle
- New Windsor
- New York Mills
- Niagara Falls
- North Babylon
- Oceanside
- Old Bethpage
- Orchard Park
- Oswego
- Ozone Park
- Port Ewen
- Poughkeepsie
- Poughquag
- Queensbury
- Rego Park
- Saratoga Springs
- Sayville
- Schuylerville
- Scotia
- Seaford
- Selden
- South Glens Falls
- Spencerport
- Spring Valley
- Suffern
- Thornwood
- Tonawanda
- Valley Stream
- Vestal
- Wantagh
- Wappingers Falls
- Waverly
- Webster
- West Babylon
- Westhampton Beach
- Woodhaven
Featured taekwondo schools in New York
Ranked by what students say — Google rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-New York ranking →
Ultimate Taekwondo martial arts
5 ★★★★★ 566 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated expert masters & instructorswelcoming to beginnersfriendly, family atmosphere
Korea Taekwondo - KTKD Flushing
5 ★★★★★ 508 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Taekwondo school Olympic / WT Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Sparring Competition team Affiliated friendly, family atmospherestrong kids programbuilds confidence & discipline
Vision Taekwondo Rego Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 459 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Taekwondo school Free trial Kids & teens friendly, family atmospherestrong forms & techniquestrong kids program
NewYork TaeKwonDo Center & NYK Kickboxing
5 ★★★★★ 367 reviews
Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons expert masters & instructorswelcoming to beginnersfriendly, family atmosphere
Elite Martial Arts of Brooklyn
4.9 ★★★★★ 296 reviews
Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens welcoming to beginnersfriendly, family atmospherestrong forms & technique
Long Island MMA and Fitness Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 294 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Sparring Competition team welcoming to beginnersfriendly, family atmospherestrong forms & technique
More ways to train in New York
- Best taekwondo schools in New York — the state-wide ranking
- Taekwondo for beginners — 163 beginner-friendly schools in New York, ready for your first class
- Kids & teen taekwondo — 253 schools in New York with youth programs
- Free trial classes — 113 schools in New York offer a free trial or intro class
- Women's taekwondo — 9 schools in New York with women's classes
- Browse taekwondo class types — kids', beginners', women's, private lessons, sparring, forms, competition team and more
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Taekwondo programs in New York
Find the class that fits — whether you're starting from zero, bringing the kids, or chasing your first competition.
- 🧒 Kids Taekwondo in New York
- 🐲 Little Dragons in New York
- 🛡️ Self-Defense in New York
- 🎓 Belt Testing in New York
- 🎬 Demo Team in New York
- 👤 Private Lessons in New York
- ✨ Teens in New York
- 🧑 Adult Classes in New York
- 🌀 Poomsae & Forms in New York
- 🥊 Sparring in New York
- 💪 Women's Classes in New York
- 🥇 Olympic Sparring in New York
Other martial arts trained in New York
Many taekwondo schools are multi-art. Here's what else New York schools teach under the same roof.
Taekwondo in New York: common questions
- How many taekwondo schools are in New York?
- Our directory lists 273 taekwondo schools across 153 cities in New York. The cities with the most are Brooklyn (19), New York (19), Bronx (11).
- How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in New York?
- Among New York schools that publish a rate, monthly memberships run about $59–$125 (median around $100), usually with a uniform and periodic belt-testing fees on top. Prices vary by school and how often you train, and many schools don't post online — so check the school's own schedule. Our cost guide breaks down what to expect.
- Are free trial classes available in New York?
- Yes — 113 schools in New York advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro week. It's the low-pressure way to try a class before you enroll; confirm the current offer on the school's site.
- Can beginners and kids start taekwondo in New York?
- Absolutely — taekwondo welcomes all ages and levels, and it's one of America's most popular martial arts for kids. 163 New York schools are highlighted by students as beginner-friendly, and 253 run kids' or youth programs. You don't need to be fit or flexible to start, and every student begins as a white belt.
- Do I need to be fit or flexible to start taekwondo?
- No. You can start with no fitness base and no experience — classes build your strength, flexibility, and coordination over time. You begin with the fundamentals — stances, blocks, kicks, and forms (poomsae) — at your own pace. Sparring (kyorugi) is introduced gradually with protective gear, and a good school never rushes beginners into it. Taekwondo is built on respect and discipline, so everyone trains at their own level.