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Taekwondo Classes in Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati has 12 taekwondo schools — including 4 with a free trial, 9 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.

12 schools

Kids First Sports Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 322 reviews

7900 E Kemper Rd, Cincinnati, OH

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

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

Complex for gymnastics, swimming, basketball, and other sports, including classes for children.

Master Hannah's Pro Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 118 reviews

8118 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens friendly, family atmospherestrong forms & techniquegreat workout & conditioning

Ahn Taekwondo Institute

4.8 ★★★★★ 46 reviews

11100 Kenwood Rd, Cincinnati, OH

Ages 5–15

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

Ultimate Leadership Martial Arts Cincinnati

4.9 ★★★★★ 32 reviews

9301 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 4–11

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens friendly, family atmospherestrong kids programbuilds confidence & discipline

Watson's Martial Arts Cincinnati

4.9 ★★★★★ 31 reviews

9545 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Sparring Competition team great workout & conditioningstrong kids programcertified & recognized school

Cincinnati Taekwondo Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 32 reviews

3600 Red Bank Rd Ste E, Cincinnati, OH

Ages 4–6

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated friendly, family atmospherecertified & recognized schoolbuilds confidence & discipline

Dews Taekwondo Center

5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews

11707 Lebanon Rd, Cincinnati, OH

Taekwondo school Kids & teens expert masters & instructors

Master Kim's Martial Arts World Class Taekwondo Cincinnati

5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews

11379 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 3–5

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated welcoming to beginnersfriendly, family atmospherecertified & recognized school

Eastside Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews

4240 Mt Carmel Tobasco Rd, Cincinnati, OH

Taekwondo school Kids & teens builds confidence & discipline

Kappas Taekwondo

4.4 ★★★★☆ 5 reviews

6110 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome

Integrity Martial Art cincinnati

3.7 ★★★★☆ 3 reviews

7504 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome

Mt. Washington Taekwondo

2 ★★☆☆☆ 1 reviews

1715 Beacon St, Cincinnati, OH

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Memberships around $60/mo

Taekwondo school Free trial Affiliated

Good to know in Cincinnati

1 of the 12 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 Cincinnati Taekwondo Center, Master Kim's Martial Arts World Class Taekwondo Cincinnati and Mt. Washington 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.

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.

Taekwondo for beginners in Cincinnati →

Kids & teen taekwondo in Cincinnati

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 Cincinnati: quick answers

How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in Cincinnati?
A few Cincinnati schools list a membership around $60/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 Cincinnati schools offer a free trial or free first class?
Yes — 4 of the 12 schools in Cincinnati advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Kids First Sports Center, Ultimate Leadership Martial Arts Cincinnati, Master Kim's Martial Arts World Class Taekwondo Cincinnati. Offers change, so confirm on the school's site before you go.
I'm a total beginner — can I start taekwondo in Cincinnati?
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. 9 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati?
Yes — 9 Cincinnati 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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