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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in North Carolina North Carolina has 76 schools offering taekwondo for self-defense in this directory, across 39 cities — Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington, Mooresville and 35 more. Schools are grouped by city below and ranked by local reputation (rating weighted by review count) — each listing shows the programs it runs and what students say, so you know what a class is like before you book.
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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Charlotte, NC 4.9 ★★★★★ 135 reviews
2935 Providence Rd #205, Charlotte, NC
Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated welcoming to beginners friendly, family atmosphere strong kids program
Opened in 1995, this martial arts facility offers fitness & self-defense classes for kids & adults.
5 ★★★★★ 103 reviews
5806 Highland Shoppes Dr A2, Charlotte, NC
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Ages 3–19
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4.7 ★★★★★ 81 reviews
9804 Sandy Rock Pl C, Charlotte, NC
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Ages 3–13
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5 ★★★★★ 71 reviews
7140-B E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC
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4.2 ★★★★☆ 68 reviews
6420 Rea Rd, Charlotte, NC
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Ages 4–18
Taekwondo school ATA Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Sparring Competition team Affiliated expert masters & instructors friendly, family atmosphere strong kids program
5 ★★★★★ 49 reviews
1609 Sardis Rd N C, Charlotte, NC
Ages 4–13
Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team expert masters & instructors friendly, family atmosphere strong kids program
4.8 ★★★★★ 39 reviews
3130 Driwood Ct Unit D, Charlotte, NC
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5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews
10720 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC
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Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens friendly, family atmosphere strong kids program certified & recognized school
4.3 ★★★★☆ 11 reviews
7741 Colony Rd, Charlotte, NC
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Memberships around $89/mo · Ages 4–12
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4.6 ★★★★★ 8 reviews
8610-E Camfield St, Charlotte, NC
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Ages 6–17
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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Raleigh, NC 4.9 ★★★★★ 168 reviews
8604-100 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC
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4.9 ★★★★★ 116 reviews
2603 Glenwood Ave #121, Raleigh, NC
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Ages 3–13
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5 ★★★★★ 106 reviews
8001 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh, NC
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Ages 4–12
Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team welcoming to beginners friendly, family atmosphere great workout & conditioning
4.3 ★★★★☆ 52 reviews
2887 Jones Franklin Rd, Raleigh, NC
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5 ★★★★★ 34 reviews
7414 Creedmoor Rd, Raleigh, NC
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Ages 3–13
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4.8 ★★★★★ 23 reviews
9950 Durant Rd, Raleigh, NC
Memberships around $65/mo
Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons welcoming to beginners friendly, family atmosphere strong forms & technique
5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
902 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC
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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Wilmington, NC 5 ★★★★★ 76 reviews
5541 Carolina Beach Rd Unit 100, Wilmington, NC
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Ages 3–18
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4.9 ★★★★★ 25 reviews
3509B Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC
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4.8 ★★★★★ 22 reviews
6620 Gordon Rd STE C, Wilmington, NC
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4.3 ★★★★☆ 12 reviews
3538 College Rd #2, Wilmington, NC
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5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews
6702 Netherlands Dr, Wilmington, NC
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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Mooresville, NC 4.8 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
653 Brawley School Rd, Mooresville, NC
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Ages 2–3
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4.9 ★★★★★ 28 reviews
983 River Hwy, Mooresville, NC
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4.5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews
134 Town Center Dr, Mooresville, NC
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Ages 13+
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4.9 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
241 W Center Ave, Mooresville, NC
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Ages 4–16
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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Asheville, NC 5 ★★★★★ 307 reviews
800 Fairview Rd Ste D2, Asheville, NC
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5 ★★★★★ 50 reviews
1340 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC
Ages 4–6
Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens welcoming to beginners friendly, family atmosphere strong kids program
4.8 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
239 S Liberty St, Asheville, NC
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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Fayetteville, NC 5 ★★★★★ 81 reviews
3010 Traemoor Village Dr Ste 120, Fayetteville, NC
Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens welcoming to beginners friendly, family atmosphere strong forms & technique
4.8 ★★★★★ 36 reviews
4918 Yadkin Rd, Fayetteville, NC
Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert masters & instructors welcoming to beginners friendly, family atmosphere
5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews
7960 Raeford Rd, Fayetteville, NC
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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Matthews, NC 4.6 ★★★★★ 56 reviews
13635 Providence Rd, Matthews, NC
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Ages 4–17
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5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
167 S Trade St Ste k & l, Matthews, NC
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Ages 4–14
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4.6 ★★★★★ 13 reviews
3016 Weddington Rd #500, Matthews, NC
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Memberships around $200/mo
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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Winston-Salem, NC 4.9 ★★★★★ 356 reviews
2830 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem, NC
Ages 4–12
Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Sparring Competition team welcoming to beginners friendly, family atmosphere strong forms & technique
4.9 ★★★★★ 50 reviews
5065 Country Club Rd, Winston-Salem, NC
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5 ★★★★★ 3 reviews
1409 S Stratford Rd, Winston-Salem, NC
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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Cary, NC 5 ★★★★★ 73 reviews
1877 Lake Pine Dr, Cary, NC
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Ages 3–12
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4.8 ★★★★★ 36 reviews
2779 NC-55, Cary, NC
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Ages 4–6
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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Clemmons, NC 4.9 ★★★★★ 314 reviews
1425 River Ridge Dr, Clemmons, NC
Ages 4–12
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5 ★★★★★ 7 reviews
6311 Stadium Dr H, Clemmons, NC
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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Garner, NC 5 ★★★★★ 43 reviews
2678 Timber Dr, Garner, NC
Ages 3–12
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4.8 ★★★★★ 29 reviews
110 Bratton Dr #101, Garner, NC
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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Harrisburg, NC 5 ★★★★★ 90 reviews
4351 Main St Ste 209, Harrisburg, NC
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Ages 5–13
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4.6 ★★★★★ 10 reviews
7200 Caldwell Rd, Harrisburg, NC
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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in High Point, NC 4.9 ★★★★★ 218 reviews
3755 Admiral Dr, High Point, NC
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4.9 ★★★★★ 45 reviews
3815 Tinsley Dr, High Point, NC
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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Morrisville, NC 5 ★★★★★ 28 reviews
1125 Hatches Pond Ln, Morrisville, NC
Ages 3–19
Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons expert masters & instructors friendly, family atmosphere strong forms & technique
4.9 ★★★★★ 28 reviews
10300 Chapel Hill Rd Ste 400, Morrisville, NC
Ages 4–12
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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in New Bern, NC 5 ★★★★★ 32 reviews
610 Airport Rd, New Bern, NC
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Ages 4–14
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4.2 ★★★★☆ 16 reviews
2518 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC
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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Apex, NC 4.9 ★★★★★ 17 reviews
9205 Eisenhower Dr #100, Apex, NC
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Ages 4–15
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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Belmont, NC 4.7 ★★★★★ 30 reviews
710 E Catawba St Ste e, Belmont, NC
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Ages 3–16
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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Bermuda Run, NC 5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews
5289 US-158, Bermuda Run, NC
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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Burlington, NC 5 ★★★★★ 241 reviews
404 Huffman Mill Rd, Burlington, NC
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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Clyde, NC 4.8 ★★★★★ 52 reviews
93 Jones Cove Rd, Clyde, NC
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Ages 5–15
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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Concord, NC 4.9 ★★★★★ 158 reviews
4450 Raceway Dr SW Ste 4450, Concord, NC
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Ages 4–13
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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Davidson, NC 5 ★★★★★ 38 reviews
610 Jetton St, Davidson, NC
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Ages 3–12
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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Durham, NC 4.9 ★★★★★ 96 reviews
8200 Renaissance Pkwy #1017, Durham, NC
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Ages 3–13
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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Fuquay-Varina, NC 5 ★★★★★ 130 reviews
1308 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC
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Ages 3–6
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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Gastonia, NC 5 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
904 S New Hope Rd Ste D, Gastonia, NC
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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Greensboro, NC 5 ★★★★★ 49 reviews
3405 Lewiston Rd B, Greensboro, NC
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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Holly Springs, NC 5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews
100 Collins crossing Rd bldg b suite 104, Holly Springs, NC
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Ages 3–19
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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Huntersville, NC 5 ★★★★★ 45 reviews
16525 Birkdale Commons Pkwy #200, Huntersville, NC
Ages 3–13
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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Indian Trail, NC 4.8 ★★★★★ 75 reviews
6751 Old Monroe Rd #101, Indian Trail, NC
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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Kernersville, NC 4.9 ★★★★★ 184 reviews
800 N Main St, Kernersville, NC
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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Leland, NC 4.8 ★★★★★ 19 reviews
1236 Magnolia Village Way, Leland, NC
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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Monroe, NC 5 ★★★★★ 11 reviews
Monroe Plaza Shopping Center, 1617 W Roosevelt Blvd, Monroe, NC
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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Mt Pleasant, NC 5 ★★★★★ 35 reviews
7630 State Hwy 49, Mt Pleasant, NC
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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Newton, NC 5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
111 W 8th St, Newton, NC
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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Raeford, NC 5 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
6105 Philippi Church Rd, Raeford, NC
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Ages 3–12
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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Wake Forest, NC 5 ★★★★★ 88 reviews
900 S Franklin St Ste 204, Wake Forest, NC
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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Waxhaw, NC 5 ★★★★★ 48 reviews
3909 Providence Rd S # F, Waxhaw, NC
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Ages 3–12
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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Wilson, NC 5 ★★★★★ 111 reviews
3525 Airport Blvd NW, Wilson, NC
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Taekwondo for Self-Defense in Winterville, NC 4.9 ★★★★★ 43 reviews
120-A E Fire Tower Rd, Winterville, NC
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Ages 4–10
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