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Taekwondo Classes in Charlotte, NC
Charlotte has 16 taekwondo schools — including 10 with a free trial, 10 beginner-friendly, and 16 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.
ATA Steele Creek
4.8 ★★★★★ 317 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Martial Arts University
4.9 ★★★★★ 135 reviews
Opened in 1995, this martial arts facility offers fitness & self-defense classes for kids & adults.
Premier Martial Arts- Highland Creek
5 ★★★★★ 103 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Master Khechen's Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 71 reviews
Master Chang's Martial Arts Charlotte
4.7 ★★★★★ 81 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
USK Martial Arts Ballantyne
4.8 ★★★★★ 71 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
King Tiger Tae Kwon Do of South Charlotte
4.9 ★★★★★ 56 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Charlotte Taekwondo America
5 ★★★★★ 49 reviews
Winners for Life ATA Ballantyne
4.2 ★★★★☆ 68 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
King Tiger Tae Kwon Do of North Charlotte
4.8 ★★★★★ 39 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
SipJin Taekwondo
5 ★★★★★ 20 reviews
Steele Creek Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Han's US Tae Kwon Do Center
5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews
US Taekwondo Colony Place
4.3 ★★★★☆ 11 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
King Tiger Tae Kwon Do of Ballantyne
4.6 ★★★★★ 8 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in Charlotte
For a recognized affiliation or certification (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon, or a certified black-belt master), students point to ATA Steele Creek, Martial Arts University, Master Khechen's Martial Arts Academy, Master Chang's Martial Arts Charlotte, and 4 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.
- ATA Steele Creek ★★★★★ 4.8 (317)
- Premier Martial Arts- Highland Creek ★★★★★ 5 (103)
- Master Chang's Martial Arts Charlotte ★★★★★ 4.7 (81)
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.
- ATA Steele Creek ★★★★★ 4.8 (317)
- Martial Arts University ★★★★★ 4.9 (135)
- Master Chang's Martial Arts Charlotte ★★★★★ 4.7 (81)
Kids & teen taekwondo in Charlotte
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.
- ATA Steele Creek ★★★★★ 4.8 (317)
- Martial Arts University ★★★★★ 4.9 (135)
- Premier Martial Arts- Highland Creek ★★★★★ 5 (103)
Taekwondo in Charlotte: quick answers
- How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in Charlotte?
- A few Charlotte schools list a membership around $300/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 Charlotte schools offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 10 of the 16 schools in Charlotte advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including ATA Steele Creek, Premier Martial Arts- Highland Creek, Master Chang's Martial Arts Charlotte. Offers change, so confirm on the school's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start taekwondo in Charlotte?
- 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. 10 Charlotte 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 Charlotte?
- Yes — 16 Charlotte 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.