Taekwondo Classes in Nashville, TN
Nashville has 4 taekwondo schools — including 2 with a free trial, 2 beginner-friendly, and 4 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.
West Side Championship Martial Arts
4.5 ★★★★★ 25 reviews
KSA Martial Academy
5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Yong In Martial Arts East Nashville
5 ★★★★★ 16 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Taekwondo 101
4.5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews
Good to know in Nashville
For a recognized affiliation or certification (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon, or a certified black-belt master), students point to West Side Championship Martial Arts, KSA Martial Academy, Yong In Martial Arts East Nashville and Taekwondo 101.
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.
- KSA Martial Academy ★★★★★ 5 (17)
- Yong In Martial Arts East Nashville ★★★★★ 5 (16)
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.
- KSA Martial Academy ★★★★★ 5 (17)
- Taekwondo 101 ★★★★★ 4.5 (17)
Kids & teen taekwondo in Nashville
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.
- West Side Championship Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.5 (25)
- KSA Martial Academy ★★★★★ 5 (17)
- Yong In Martial Arts East Nashville ★★★★★ 5 (16)
Taekwondo in Nashville: quick answers
- How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in Nashville?
- Most Nashville 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 Nashville schools offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 2 of the 4 schools in Nashville advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including KSA Martial Academy, Yong In Martial Arts East Nashville. Offers change, so confirm on the school's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start taekwondo in Nashville?
- 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 Nashville 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 Nashville?
- Yes — 4 Nashville schools run kids' or youth taekwondo, with some classes starting as young as age 5. 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.