Taekwondo Classes in Asheville, NC

Good to know in Asheville

For a recognized affiliation or certification (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon, or a certified black-belt master), students point to Sun Soo Martial Arts, Premier Martial Arts Asheville, NC and Asheville Academy of Taekwondo.

Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Premier Martial Arts Asheville, NC runs women's taekwondo.

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.

• Sun Soo Martial Arts ★★★★★ 5 (307) — 800 Fairview Rd Ste D2
• Premier Martial Arts Asheville, NC ★★★★★ 4.8 (51) — 239 S Liberty St
• Asheville Academy of Taekwondo ★★★★★ 4.8 (22) — 280 Smokey Park Hwy

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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.

• Sun Soo Martial Arts ★★★★★ 5 (307) — 800 Fairview Rd Ste D2
• Blue Ridge Taekwondo of East Asheville ★★★★★ 5 (50) — 1340 Tunnel Rd
• Premier Martial Arts Asheville, NC ★★★★★ 4.8 (51) — 239 S Liberty St

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Kids & teen taekwondo in Asheville

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.

• Sun Soo Martial Arts ★★★★★ 5 (307) — 800 Fairview Rd Ste D2
• Blue Ridge Taekwondo of East Asheville ★★★★★ 5 (50) — 1340 Tunnel Rd
• Premier Martial Arts Asheville, NC ★★★★★ 4.8 (51) — 239 S Liberty St

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Taekwondo in Asheville: quick answers

How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in Asheville?

Most Asheville 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 Asheville schools offer a free trial or free first class?

Yes — 3 of the 4 schools in Asheville advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Sun Soo Martial Arts, Premier Martial Arts Asheville, NC, Asheville Academy of Taekwondo. Offers change, so confirm on the school's site before you go.

I'm a total beginner — can I start taekwondo in Asheville?

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. 4 Asheville 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 Asheville?

Yes — 4 Asheville schools run kids' or youth taekwondo, with some classes starting as young as age 4. 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.

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