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.
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.
Master Hannah's Pro Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 118 reviews
Ahn Taekwondo Institute
4.8 ★★★★★ 46 reviews
Ultimate Leadership Martial Arts Cincinnati
4.9 ★★★★★ 32 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Watson's Martial Arts Cincinnati
4.9 ★★★★★ 31 reviews
Cincinnati Taekwondo Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 32 reviews
Master Kim's Martial Arts World Class Taekwondo Cincinnati
5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Eastside Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews
Mt. Washington Taekwondo
2 ★★☆☆☆ 1 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
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.
- Kids First Sports Center ★★★★★ 4.6 (322)
- Ultimate Leadership Martial Arts Cincinnati ★★★★★ 4.9 (32)
- Master Kim's Martial Arts World Class Taekwondo Cincinnati ★★★★★ 5 (6)
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.
- Kids First Sports Center ★★★★★ 4.6 (322)
- Master Hannah's Pro Martial Arts ★★★★★ 5 (118)
- Ahn Taekwondo Institute ★★★★★ 4.8 (46)
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.
- Kids First Sports Center ★★★★★ 4.6 (322)
- Master Hannah's Pro Martial Arts ★★★★★ 5 (118)
- Ahn Taekwondo Institute ★★★★★ 4.8 (46)
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.