Kids Taekwondo in Bergen County, NJ
52 programs · updated August 2026
Taekwondo is a Korean martial art known for its dynamic kicks, and like the best martial arts it teaches discipline, respect, and focus right alongside athletic skill. Kids advance through a belt system that turns effort into visible, motivating progress. In Bergen County, NJ, families can choose from 52 kids' taekwondo programs across 35 towns.
- 52 programs
- 35 towns
- updated August 2026
We track every kids' taekwondo program in Bergen County, NJ we can verify — last checked August 2026.
Taekwondo activities in Bergen County, NJ
American Korean Taekwondo
TeaneckTaekwondoAmerican Korean Taekwondo Team Center
BergenfieldTaekwondoBai's Tae Kwon Do
Park RidgeTaekwondoBergen Taekwondo Academy
RidgefieldTaekwondoBest Taekwondo Glenrock
Glen RockTaekwondoBlue Dragon Tae Kwon Do Academy
LyndhurstTaekwondoCel Tae Kwon Do
TaekwondoChampion Tae Kwon DO
Elmwood ParkTaekwondoChampion Taekwondo Academy
Palisades ParkTaekwondoDae Han Taekwondo
RidgefieldTaekwondoDayhan
TaekwondoElite Martial Arts - Taekwondo
Franklin LakesTaekwondoFair Lawn Tae Kwon Do
Fair LawnTaekwondoFairview United Taekwondo
FairviewTaekwondoGary Stevens Tae Kwon Do
Glen RockTaekwondoHosan Taekwondo
Glen RockTaekwondoHosan Taekwondo
RutherfordTaekwondoHosan Taekwondo
CresskillTaekwondoInternational Academy of Taekwondo
GarfieldTaekwondoJS Tae Kwon Do Center
River EdgeTaekwondoK Tigers Taekwondo
Cliffside ParkTaekwondoKim Tae Kwon Do School
LyndhurstTaekwondoLeaders Institute of Martial Arts
HackensackTaekwondoLegacy Taekwondo
LodiTaekwondoMaster Cha's Summit Martial Arts
WaldwickTaekwondoMaster Cha's Summit Martial Arts Tae Kwon Do
WaldwickTaekwondoMaster Kim's Taekwondo
Midland ParkTaekwondoMBS Taekwondo Academy
CresskillTaekwondoMVP Taekwondo
Rochelle ParkTaekwondoONE Taekwondo (US TIGER K Taekwondo)
ParamusTaekwondoRamsey Taekwondo
RamseyTaekwondoRo Insler Taekwondo
Fair LawnTaekwondoSensory Tae Kwon-Do
WaldwickTaekwondoShk Tae Kwon Do
NorthvaleTaekwondoSil Jeon Taekwondo
Elmwood ParkTaekwondoSunrise Taekwondo and After School Program
RutherfordTaekwondoTaekwondo All In
RidgewoodTaekwondoTeam K Taekwondo
OaklandTaekwondoTeam USA Taekwondo Fitness
Fort LeeTaekwondoTiger Kim's Taekwondo Center
ClosterTaekwondoTriumph Tae Kwon Do
TenaflyTaekwondoTriumph Tae Kwon Do
NorwoodTaekwondoUnicus Sport Taekwondo
River ValeTaekwondoUnited Martial Arts Taekwondo
BergenfieldTaekwondoUnited Taekwondo
Fort LeeTaekwondoUnited Taekwondo
Rochelle ParkTaekwondoUnited Taekwondo
EdgewaterTaekwondoUnited Taekwondo Center
CarlstadtTaekwondoUnited Taekwondo Center
Ho-Ho-KusTaekwondoXcel Tae Kwon Do Martial Arts
Hasbrouck HeightsTaekwondoYong In Elite Taekwondo
NorwoodTaekwondoYong-In MARU-Taekwondo School
CresskillTaekwondo
Distances appear once you share a ZIP — until then, activities are listed by town.
Frequently asked questions
How is taekwondo different from karate?
Taekwondo emphasizes kicking and fast, dynamic footwork and is an Olympic sparring sport, while karate tends to balance hand strikes and kicks. For most families the quality of the individual school matters more than the style itself.
What age can kids start taekwondo?
Many schools offer 'little tigers' style classes from around 4–5 that build listening, balance, and coordination through games. More structured training with forms and controlled sparring usually begins around 6–7.
How does the belt and testing system work?
Students earn colored belts by learning set forms and techniques and passing periodic tests, which keeps motivation high with clear, achievable goals. Be cautious of schools that promote very rapidly — steady, earned progress is healthier than a quick path to a black belt.
Will taekwondo make my child aggressive?
No — a reputable school channels energy into discipline and self-control, teaching kids that their skills are for respect and defense, not picking fights. Many parents report calmer, more focused behavior at home and school.
Is taekwondo safe, given all the kicking and sparring?
Sparring for kids is controlled and done with protective gear (helmet, pads, mouthguard), with contact kept light and introduced gradually. Ask any school how it handles sparring for your child's age and level before enrolling.
What gear does my child need?
The uniform (dobok) is the main requirement, and many schools include one at sign-up. Sparring gear comes later as a child begins controlled sparring, so you don't need to buy much to get started.
How do I choose a good taekwondo school?
Visit and watch how the head instructor runs the room — a strong class is structured, respectful, and attentive to each child. Be wary of schools that guarantee a black belt on a fixed timeline or push long, expensive contracts up front.
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