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Taekwondo Classes in Pennsylvania

131 taekwondo schools across 93 cities in Pennsylvania — including 43 with a free trial, 60 beginner-friendly, and 105 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania

Featured taekwondo schools in Pennsylvania

Ranked by what students say — Google rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-Pennsylvania ranking →

AmeriKick Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 255 reviews

2038 E Old Lincoln Hwy, Langhorne, PA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 4–16

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

The Sky Martial Arts Taekwondo

5 ★★★★★ 249 reviews

1200 Welsh Rd Ste K, North Wales, PA

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

Dragon Gym Martial Arts & Fitness

4.9 ★★★★★ 241 reviews

267 S Whitford Rd, Exton, PA

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

Next Level Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 211 reviews

4203 Perkiomen Ave, Reading, PA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 3–5

Taekwondo school Free trial Kids & teens Sparring expert masters & instructorswelcoming to beginnersfriendly, family atmosphere

Lupo Taekwondo

5 ★★★★★ 176 reviews

3949 Lincoln Hwy, Downingtown, PA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 5–17

Taekwondo school Olympic / WT Kukkiwon-certified Free trial Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert masters & instructorsfriendly, family atmospherestrong kids program

Master P's World Class Tae Kwon Do

4.9 ★★★★★ 179 reviews

1502 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

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

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Taekwondo in Pennsylvania: common questions

How many taekwondo schools are in Pennsylvania?
Our directory lists 131 taekwondo schools across 93 cities in Pennsylvania. The cities with the most are Lancaster (7), Philadelphia (7), Harrisburg (5).
How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in Pennsylvania?
Most Pennsylvania schools don't post prices online. Across taekwondo schools in our directory that do list a rate, monthly memberships run about $50–$175 (median around $99). Taekwondo is usually sold as a monthly membership, plus a uniform (dobok) and belt-testing fees, and rates vary by school. Many offer a free intro class — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
Are free trial classes available in Pennsylvania?
Yes — 43 schools in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
Absolutely — taekwondo welcomes all ages and levels, and it's one of America's most popular martial arts for kids. 60 Pennsylvania schools are highlighted by students as beginner-friendly, and 105 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.

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