Taekwondo Classes in Knoxville, TN

Good to know in Knoxville

1 of the 10 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 Musei no Tora Bujinkan, Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Knoxville, Jon Paul Roberts Family Taekwondo, Tennessee Taekwondo Judo College (TTJC), and 2 more.

Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Musei no Tora Bujinkan runs women's 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.

• Stephen Strouss TaeKwonDo Knoxville ★★★★★ 5 (186) — 1505 Downtown W Blvd
• Premier Martial Arts Hardin Valley ★★★★★ 4.8 (93) — 10845 Hardin Valley Rd
• Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Knoxville ★★★★★ 4.8 (57) — 9111 B Executive Park Dr NW

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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.

• Premier Martial Arts Hardin Valley ★★★★★ 4.8 (93) — 10845 Hardin Valley Rd
• Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Knoxville ★★★★★ 4.8 (57) — 9111 B Executive Park Dr NW
• Premier Martial Arts North Knoxville ★★★★★ 4.8 (53) — 2427 Callahan Dr

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Kids & teen taekwondo in Knoxville

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.

• Stephen Strouss TaeKwonDo Knoxville ★★★★★ 5 (186) — 1505 Downtown W Blvd
• Premier Martial Arts Hardin Valley ★★★★★ 4.8 (93) — 10845 Hardin Valley Rd
• Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Knoxville ★★★★★ 4.8 (57) — 9111 B Executive Park Dr NW

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Taekwondo in Knoxville: quick answers

How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in Knoxville?

Most Knoxville 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 Knoxville schools offer a free trial or free first class?

Yes — 8 of the 10 schools in Knoxville advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Stephen Strouss TaeKwonDo Knoxville, Premier Martial Arts Hardin Valley, Tiger-Rock Martial Arts of Knoxville. Offers change, so confirm on the school's site before you go.

I'm a total beginner — can I start taekwondo in Knoxville?

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. 7 Knoxville 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 Knoxville?

Yes — 9 Knoxville 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.

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