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Taekwondo Classes in Ohio
114 taekwondo schools across 72 cities in Ohio — including 31 with a free trial, 65 beginner-friendly, and 94 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 Ohio 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 Ohio
- Cincinnati
- Boardman
- Powell
- Lewis Center
- Mason
- West Chester Township
- Westerville
- Akron
- Aurora
- Avon Lake
- Beavercreek
- Blue Ash
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dayton
- Dublin
- Hilliard
- North Canton
- Reynoldsburg
- Shaker Heights
- Springboro
- Wadsworth
- Westlake
- Wooster
- Alliance
- Austintown
- Bay Village
- Beachwood
- Broadview Heights
- Canal Fulton
- Centerville
- Clear Creek
- Columbus Grove
- Coshocton
- Delaware
- Fairfield
- Fairlawn
- Gahanna
- Grove City
- Harrison
- Hubbard
- Hudson
- Kettering
- Lancaster
- Liberty Township
- Logan
- Loveland
- Macedonia
- Marietta
- Martins Ferry
- Minerva
- New Albany
- New Philadelphia
- Newton Falls
- North Olmsted
- North Royalton
- Olmsted Township
- Poland
- Sheffield
- Solon
- St Clairsville
- Strongsville
- Sunbury
- Sylvania
- Tallmadge
- Troy
- Upper Arlington
- Vandalia
- Wintersville
- Woodville
- Youngstown
- Zanesville
Featured taekwondo schools in Ohio
Ranked by what students say — Google rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-Ohio ranking →
Inspire Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 319 reviews
Kids First Sports Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 322 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Complex for gymnastics, swimming, basketball, and other sports, including classes for children.
Tama Martial Arts - Dayton Kettering Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 261 reviews
Tiger Woo's World Class Tae Kwon Do & Family Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 217 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
JK Kang Taekwondo
4.9 ★★★★★ 122 reviews
Master Hannah's Pro Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 118 reviews
More ways to train in Ohio
- Best taekwondo schools in Ohio — the state-wide ranking
- Taekwondo for beginners — 65 beginner-friendly schools in Ohio, ready for your first class
- Kids & teen taekwondo — 94 schools in Ohio with youth programs
- Free trial classes — 31 schools in Ohio offer a free trial or intro class
- Women's taekwondo — 8 schools in Ohio with women's classes
- Browse taekwondo class types — kids', beginners', women's, private lessons, sparring, forms, competition team and more
- ATA Martial Arts locations in Ohio
- World Class Tae Kwon Do locations in Ohio
- World Champion Taekwondo locations in Ohio
Taekwondo programs in Ohio
Find the class that fits — whether you're starting from zero, bringing the kids, or chasing your first competition.
Other martial arts trained in Ohio
Many taekwondo schools are multi-art. Here's what else Ohio schools teach under the same roof.
Taekwondo in Ohio: common questions
- How many taekwondo schools are in Ohio?
- Our directory lists 114 taekwondo schools across 72 cities in Ohio. The cities with the most are Cincinnati (12), Boardman (4), Powell (4).
- How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in Ohio?
- Among Ohio schools that publish a rate, monthly memberships run about $30–$190 (median around $60), 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 Ohio?
- Yes — 31 schools in Ohio 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 Ohio?
- Absolutely — taekwondo welcomes all ages and levels, and it's one of America's most popular martial arts for kids. 65 Ohio schools are highlighted by students as beginner-friendly, and 94 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.