Menu
Menu

Best Taekwondo / Martial Arts School for Kids in North-East, Singapore

Taekwondo classes for kids run everywhere from dedicated dojangs to HDB void decks across North-East Singapore. Here are verified, currently-operating schools across Hougang, Sengkang and Punggol worth a free trial class.

Quick answer

For a dedicated, purpose-built training facility, JH Kim Taekwondo Institute — Sengkang branch is the pick, run by internationally-certified black belt instructors. For a neighbourhood option right in Punggol, Singapore Taekwon-do Academy @ Punggol Gardens is led by a 6th Dan senior examiner with 30+ years of experience.

How we picked

We verified each school's current class location against the operator's own site and, where the class is a void-deck or community-hall session, cross-checked against the specific address the operator publishes. We did not observe any class in person — check qualifications, safety insurance and class size directly with each school before enrolling.

Ranked picks

01

JH Kim Taekwondo Institute — Sengkang

Sengkang — Seletar Hills Estate

Part of an international network founded in 1974 by Grandmaster Jae Hun Kim, with internationally certified black belt instructors. The Sengkang branch, opened in 2015, runs dedicated Taekwon Tots (ages 3–4.5) and T-Kids (ages 5–10) programmes from its own facility.

Ages 3+ · Tue–Fri 2:30–9:30pm, Sat–Sun 10am–6pm, closed Mon

02

Singapore Taekwon-do Academy @ Punggol Gardens

Punggol — Punggol Gardens RC

Led by Master Aaron Huan, a 6th Dan Black Belt, STA Senior Examiner and Director of Operations of the Singapore Taekwon-do Academy, with more than 30 years of experience in traditional Taekwon-do and self-defence training. Class is held through the Punggol Gardens Residents' Committee.

Community-hall setting · run through Punggol Gardens RC

03

Momentum Taekwondo — Hougang Avenue 1

Hougang

An affiliate of the Singapore Taekwondo Federation, teaching the STF and World Taekwondo (Kukkiwon) syllabus. Classes are held at the HDB pavilion at 101 Hougang Avenue 1, close to Hougang Mall and Kovan MRT, with coaches trained under the SG-Coach programme.

Group personal insurance included · $85 one-time registration (uniform, belt, grading card, insurance)

Compare at a Glance

SchoolNeighbourhoodSettingMin. Age

JH Kim Taekwondo Institute — Sengkang

Sengkang

Dedicated facility

Age 3+

Singapore Taekwon-do Academy @ Punggol Gardens

Punggol

Residents' Committee hall

Confirm with school

Momentum Taekwondo — Hougang Avenue 1

Hougang

HDB void deck

Confirm with school

About North-East

North-East Singapore covers Hougang, Sengkang, Punggol, Buangkok, Rivervale, Compassvale, Punggol Point and Kangkar, home to roughly 645,000 residents. Taekwondo and martial arts classes for kids here run in two main formats: dedicated studio facilities like JH Kim's Sengkang dojang, and community-run classes at void decks and residents' committees, which keep costs lower and put lessons within walking distance of most blocks.

FAQ

What age can kids start taekwondo in this zone?

Most schools here start from around age 3, with dedicated toddler programmes (e.g. JH Kim's Taekwon Tots for ages 3–4.5) before moving into standard kids' classes from age 5.

Yes — JH Kim Taekwondo Institute's Sengkang branch operates from its own training facility at 8 Jalan Selaseh.

Reputable operators like Momentum Taekwondo include group personal insurance as part of their registration fee — confirm this directly with any school before signing up.

Related in this zone