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Taekwondo Classes in Matthews, NC

Matthews has 7 taekwondo schools — including 6 with a free trial, 5 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.

7 schools

Tiger Kim's Tae Kwon Do - Matthews

5 ★★★★★ 198 reviews

1365 Chestnut Ln, Matthews, NC

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 4–12

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons welcoming to beginnersfriendly, family atmospherestrong kids program

Achieve Martial Arts Matthews NC

5 ★★★★★ 61 reviews

343 W John St, Matthews, NC

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team expert masters & instructorswelcoming to beginnersfriendly, family atmosphere

THE KICK USA TAEKWONDO

4.6 ★★★★★ 56 reviews

13635 Providence Rd, Matthews, NC

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 4–17

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert masters & instructorswelcoming to beginnersfriendly, family atmosphere

Master Chang's Martial Arts Wesley Chapel

4.6 ★★★★★ 52 reviews

5939 Weddington Rd, Matthews, NC

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 3–13

Taekwondo school Olympic / WT Free trial Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert masters & instructorswelcoming to beginnersfriendly, family atmosphere

Matthews Tae Kwon Do

5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews

167 S Trade St Ste k & l, Matthews, NC

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 4–14

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated expert masters & instructorswelcoming to beginnersfriendly, family atmosphere

Gold Medal Taekwondo Academy

4.6 ★★★★★ 13 reviews

3016 Weddington Rd #500, Matthews, NC

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Memberships around $200/mo

Taekwondo school Olympic / WT Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Sparring Competition team Affiliated friendly, family atmospherestrong forms & techniquecompetition & tournament success

Roar Taekwondo Matthews

5 ★★★★★ 5 reviews

3016 Weddington Rd #500, Matthews, NC

Taekwondo school Kids & teens friendly, family atmospherebuilds confidence & discipline

Good to know in Matthews

For a recognized affiliation or certification (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon, or a certified black-belt master), students point to THE KICK USA TAEKWONDO, Master Chang's Martial Arts Wesley Chapel, Matthews Tae Kwon Do and Gold Medal Taekwondo Academy.

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.

Free trial & intro classes, school by school →

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.

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Kids & teen taekwondo in Matthews

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.

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Taekwondo in Matthews: quick answers

How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in Matthews?
A few Matthews schools list a membership around $200/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 Matthews schools offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 6 of the 7 schools in Matthews advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Tiger Kim's Tae Kwon Do - Matthews, Achieve Martial Arts Matthews NC, THE KICK USA TAEKWONDO. Offers change, so confirm on the school's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start taekwondo in Matthews?
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. 5 Matthews 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 Matthews?
Yes — 7 Matthews 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.

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