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Taekwondo Classes in Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia has 7 taekwondo schools — including 2 beginner-friendly and 6 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.
USTC's Red Tiger Taekwon-do
4.9 ★★★★★ 140 reviews
Rami Elite
4.6 ★★★★★ 82 reviews
Muay Thai and kickboxing center offering self-defense and fitness classes.
Zhang Sah School, Martial Arts and Learning Center South Philly
3.9 ★★★★☆ 27 reviews
Zhang Sah Martial Arts and Learning Center Mt. Airy
4.4 ★★★★☆ 14 reviews
Jaguar Taekwondo - Martial Arts
Good to know in Philadelphia
1 of the 7 schools with posted hours are open on Sundays.
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.
- USTC's Red Tiger Taekwon-do ★★★★★ 4.9 (140)
- Rami Elite ★★★★★ 4.6 (82)
Kids & teen taekwondo in Philadelphia
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.
- USTC's Red Tiger Taekwon-do ★★★★★ 4.9 (140)
- Rami Elite ★★★★★ 4.6 (82)
- Zhang Sah School, Martial Arts and Learning Center South Philly ★★★★☆ 3.9 (27)
Taekwondo in Philadelphia: quick answers
- How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in Philadelphia?
- Most Philadelphia schools don't post prices online. 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, so you can visit before you enroll — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
- Do any Philadelphia schools offer a free trial or free first class?
- None of the Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
- 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. 2 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
- Yes — 6 Philadelphia 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.