Taekwondo Classes in Salt Lake City, UT
Salt Lake City has 5 taekwondo schools — including 2 with a free trial, 4 beginner-friendly, and 5 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.
Highland Taekwondo Academy
5 ★★★★★ 65 reviews
Lotus Blossom School of Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 38 reviews
World Martial Arts - Holladay
4.6 ★★★★★ 38 reviews
Wasatch Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 23 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Kim's Academy of Taekwondo
5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in Salt Lake City
For a recognized affiliation or certification (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon, or a certified black-belt master), students point to Lotus Blossom School of Martial Arts, World Martial Arts - Holladay and Kim's Academy of Taekwondo.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Highland Taekwondo Academy 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.
- Wasatch Martial Arts Academy ★★★★★ 5 (23)
- Kim's Academy of Taekwondo ★★★★★ 5 (13)
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.
- Highland Taekwondo Academy ★★★★★ 5 (65)
- Lotus Blossom School of Martial Arts ★★★★★ 5 (38)
- Wasatch Martial Arts Academy ★★★★★ 5 (23)
Kids & teen taekwondo in Salt Lake City
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.
- Highland Taekwondo Academy ★★★★★ 5 (65)
- Lotus Blossom School of Martial Arts ★★★★★ 5 (38)
- World Martial Arts - Holladay ★★★★★ 4.6 (38)
Taekwondo in Salt Lake City: quick answers
- How much do taekwondo classes cost a month in Salt Lake City?
- A few Salt Lake City schools list a membership around $19.95/mo, but most don't post rates online. Ask about a free trial and check the school's schedule for current prices — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
- Do any Salt Lake City schools offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 2 of the 5 schools in Salt Lake City advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Wasatch Martial Arts Academy, Kim's Academy of Taekwondo. Offers change, so confirm on the school's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start taekwondo in Salt Lake City?
- 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. 4 Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City?
- Yes — 5 Salt Lake City schools run kids' or youth taekwondo, with some classes starting as young as age 4. 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.