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Taekwondo Classes in Cary, NC
Cary has 9 taekwondo schools — including 6 with a free trial, 4 beginner-friendly, and 9 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.
Master Chang's Martial Arts Preston Corners
4.8 ★★★★★ 111 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Kim's Taekwondo Center
5 ★★★★★ 73 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Johnson's Martial Arts of Cary
5 ★★★★★ 70 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Master Chang's Martial Arts Kildaire Farm
4.7 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
FIT Martial Arts & Physical Fitness, LLC
4.8 ★★★★★ 36 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Master Choi's Olympic Taekwondo
5 ★★★★★ 25 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
JL Taekwondo Academy
5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews
KS Lee Taekwondo Carolina
5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews
U.S. Black Belt Academy-Cary
5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews
Good to know in Cary
1 of the 9 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 Kim's Taekwondo Center, Johnson's Martial Arts of Cary, Master Chang's Martial Arts Kildaire Farm, FIT Martial Arts & Physical Fitness, LLC, and 2 more.
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.
- Master Chang's Martial Arts Preston Corners ★★★★★ 4.8 (111)
- Kim's Taekwondo Center ★★★★★ 5 (73)
- Johnson's Martial Arts of Cary ★★★★★ 5 (70)
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.
- Kim's Taekwondo Center ★★★★★ 5 (73)
- Master Chang's Martial Arts Kildaire Farm ★★★★★ 4.7 (60)
- Master Choi's Olympic Taekwondo ★★★★★ 5 (25)
Kids & teen taekwondo in Cary
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.
- Master Chang's Martial Arts Preston Corners ★★★★★ 4.8 (111)
- Kim's Taekwondo Center ★★★★★ 5 (73)
- Johnson's Martial Arts of Cary ★★★★★ 5 (70)
Taekwondo in Cary: quick answers
- How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in Cary?
- A few Cary schools list a membership around $260/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 Cary schools offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 6 of the 9 schools in Cary advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Master Chang's Martial Arts Preston Corners, Kim's Taekwondo Center, Johnson's Martial Arts of Cary. Offers change, so confirm on the school's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start taekwondo in Cary?
- 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 Cary 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 Cary?
- Yes — 9 Cary 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.