Taekwondo Classes in Dayton, OH
Dayton has 2 taekwondo schools — including 1 beginner-friendly and 2 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.
Tama Martial Arts - Dayton Kettering Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 261 reviews
Total Taekwondo & Fitness LLC
5 ★★★★★ 53 reviews
Good to know in Dayton
For a recognized affiliation or certification (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon, or a certified black-belt master), students point to Tama Martial Arts - Dayton Kettering Martial Arts and Total Taekwondo & Fitness LLC.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Total Taekwondo & Fitness LLC runs women's taekwondo.
New to taekwondo?
This school is 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.
- Tama Martial Arts - Dayton Kettering Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (261)
Kids & teen taekwondo in Dayton
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.
- Tama Martial Arts - Dayton Kettering Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (261)
- Total Taekwondo & Fitness LLC ★★★★★ 5 (53)
Taekwondo in Dayton: quick answers
- How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in Dayton?
- A few Dayton schools list a membership around $25/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 Dayton schools offer a free trial or free first class?
- None of the Dayton schools list a free trial in our data, but many offer a free or discounted first class even when it isn't posted — it's always worth calling to ask.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start taekwondo in Dayton?
- 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. 1 Dayton school is 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 Dayton?
- Yes — 2 Dayton schools run kids' or youth taekwondo. 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.