Taekwondo AMA Martial Arts has played a pivotal role in my son Hector's life. He began this journey at the tender age of 3, and the growth we've witnessed has been incredible. Not only has he developed impressive martial arts skills, but his self-esteem has soared. Initially, language was a barrier for Hector, but the instructors at Taekwondo AMA warmly welcomed him. Their support and encouragement helped him overcome obstacles, enabling him to progress. Master Rigg, in particular, has been an incredible mentor, almost like family to Hector. Now, seeing my son, who began as a little Dragon, proudly wearing a blue belt is truly inspiring. I highly recommend Taekwondo AMA Martial Arts for their dedication to nurturing young talents and creating a supportive environment for every student's growth. Alberto Cortez On air personality from KLAX 97.9 FM in Los Angeles. read more

My kids, Brady and Audrey have been attending Action Martial Arts for over 6 Months now. You can tell Master Riggs is passionate about Taekwondo and Gumdo Sword Training and care about our kids. They expect kids to be serious, respectful and disciplined but they also make the classes fun. My kids love to go and earning each belt has given them such a sense of accomplishment and confidence. I highly recommend Master Riggs He's great with kids. The classes are very structured and what your child gain from these lessons will last them a lifetime of confidence, discipline and respect towards their peers and adults. I give Action Martial Arts my highest recommendation. read more

AMA is the best place for your little ones to start an activity that requires them to really listen, and follow rules. Master Rigg is very knowledgeable and professional; as well as patient. Our only regret is not signing our daughter up sooner. read more

We cannot say enough wonderful things about AMA. My son is only 3 years old and literally counts down days until he sees Master Riggs again. He is so kind and patient and teaches my son the importance of discipline. We're so glad we found this place and look forward to bringing our younger child in when she gets bigger. read more

Action Martial Arts - Earned a yellow and white belt! - Kickboxing Near Me - Corona, California

Master Rigg is truly fantastic with our son Noah. We are so pleased with AMA it's a wonderful place! Master Rigg is encouraging, patient, fun and you can tell he loves teaching. He is a true motivator. He is especially patient and works well with our son who tends to be on the hyper side. Noah is making progress and we are so happy to see that. All the children in the class are doing so well and are happy. So glad to be at AMA. read more

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Action AMA is a fantastic place to bring your kids. My boys started when they were 4 and my youngest started a month before he turned 2. They both have made incredible progress thanks to Master Rigg! He is very patient with all of the kids and has a way of developing a solid connection with them. Not to mention this is one of the only studios that are able to start this kind of instruction so young. read more

My son started when he was three and will be turning 5 at the end of the year. They have a family vibe and hold cool little get-togethers outside of classes which I think is awesome! They have been very accommodating and patient with our toddler and our schedule. read more

Action Martial Arts - Yellow belt! - Kickboxing Near Me - Corona, California

We have been going to AMA since they opened their doors in 2012. Master Rigg and her staff are very kind and helpful and they always inspire our kids to never give up and always work hard. The kids learn courage, discipline, and respect for everyone. It's a dream any parent can ask for. Our kids are now getting a bit older and have started other sports, but AMA has still been able to accommodate the change in schedules. My oldest son attributes his confidence in soccer to the lessons he has learned at AMA. For anyone who is interested, go sign your kids up for the trial classes. You won't find another dojang that is warm, family oriented, and very organized. read more

I can't say enough good things about Master Mary and AMA! I love that this is such a nice, clean & safe outlet for my kids! The structure & discipline mixed with the perfect amount of fun makes this studio the perfect place for kids of all ages. I would definitely recommend coming at trying a class! read more

We moved over from another studio a few years ago. We loved the structure and organization of AMA. Both of our kids love going there. Our oldest son earned his 2nd degree belt a few months ago. Our second son is a few belts away to achieve his black belt. They are learning patience, respect, discipline, strength and skill. They are challenged physically and mentally, which is what we wanted out of it. Highly recommend AMA. read more

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Joining the AMA Family is the best decision we could've made for our boys. I have two sons that are training with Master Rigg and they absolutely love it. They are amazing with all of the kids. Very skilled in taekwondo, I know my boys will continue to learn in this environment. They make the classes fun for the kids but also instill discipline; which was a big factor for me. Master Rigg and Master Mary are very family oriented and make this more of a family environment, rather than just a training studio. They go above and beyond for the kids, including hosting events for them to hang out together, make friends and have fun with games and pizza. We are so glad AMA was recommended to us! read more

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My daughter has been enrolled with AMA since the beginning of the year. My daughter is a social butterfly and had been experiencing problems in school due to being easily distracted. I wanted to find a sport for her that would teach her focus and discipline. We had tried a different TKD program that was too relaxed and seemed to promote students to the next belt before they seemed like they were ready. I had heard good things about AMA so decided to give them a try. It was evident during her first class that the instructors were patient but have very high expectations of their students - exactly what I was looking for. I started to see results within the first month of classes. Master Mary had some very direct discussions with my daughter about staying focused and Master Josh even assigned her some push-up for disrupting the class. I knew my daughter was getting it when her teacher mentioned she had noticed a difference in her ability to stay focused at school. My daughter is learning to stay focused on a task and that she needs to practice her forms in order to earn her stripes and move onto the next belt - something she has become very determined to accomplish. It's been incredible to see such amazing growth and determination. I appreciate Master's Mary and Josh for being such great teachers! read more

Can't say enough great things about AMA. My son spent 7 memorable years with AMA and earned his black belt. As an AMA student he competed in numerous tournaments in California and Nevada. It was such a joy watching him become the Nevada State Champion, a memory he will never forget. AMA instructors were with him every step of the way teaching him about the importance of respect and hard work. From the beginning the team was patient, attentive, and caring with by son. Most importantly they encouraged him and pushed him towards his goals. Hands down...if your thinking about AMA you can't go wrong. Our experiences at AMA led to lifelong friendships with the AMA family. read more

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Rather than focusing on each child that has their own needs & pace, they seem to just want you to test, test, test - money, money, money. Seemed great for the first few days, but after we finished the trial, we realized our daughter was not very happy. We ended up doing Karate instead, she loves it. I know several people say they had a good experience, but that was not the case for us. read more

I cannot find the exact words to describe AMA and the wonderful people who run these fine studios! My 2 boys have been practicing the art of Taekwondo with Master Mary, Master Rigg, and Master Amador for over 5 years and they are truly a part of our family. Master Mary is the "Mom of the dojang" only expecting the best from each and every one of her students. She does a fine job structuring her training to each students personal abilities all the while providing a nurturing and caring environment. I can only speak for my boys, but they look up to Master Mary like their second mom. Kids feel when they are truly cared about, so they tend to perform to their fullest when they know they are highly appreciated and respected as little human beings. Master Mary and the crew do a great service to their self esteems. This is what they get out of learning TKD with these Masters... a love for martial arts, respect, love, discipline, friendship, and being an integral part of a team. This place does not push students through each testing... if they truly feel a student is not ready, they will speak to the parent and let them know where their child is deficient and encourage "homework" and improve until the next testing comes around. It has happened to my children a few times and I appreciate Master Mary's constructive criticism as opposed to just passing them through only to fail epically when the time comes to test for black belt. One time, my youngest son attempted to test for red belt and didn't pass because he didn't know his form. It was embarrassing because he was made accountable in front of his whole team but a true eye opener for him. There's no easy pass rates here. And they definitely don't take parents money! Even Master Rigg has taught these children, it's not the color of the belt that matters, it's what you put into the sport that matters. These are words of wisdom I want my children to live by. Kudos to AMA for teaching children what our society lacks... respect, love, discipline, friendship, and team work! read more

We had a wonderful experience with the tots class and cannot wait to go back! You can tell it wiil be a wonderful tool for children in life. The owner is fantastic and the young man who teaches the kids class is really great with the littles! The price is great and the atmosphere is family family oriented. Don't hesitate, this place is great! read more

There should be 10 starts for Action Marial Arts because I can not say enough wonderful things about them!!! I have a shy daughter and a crazy son and they both LOVE taking taekwondo here from Master Amador and Master Rigg! My son who is almost 8 behaves like a different kid in class, he listens and follows directions. My shy daughter who is almost 10 actually speaks up in class and will even yell "Yes Sir!" I love this and all while learning the art of Taekwondo. If you are thinking of signing your kids up think no more ... just do it. Go see Master Mary Rigg and she will get you all started. If you have two like me ask for the two for one special.... in these trying economical times this really helps out. I've also just started taking kick boxing there and love it as well. Bottom line ... best Taekwondo place ever! Update: Fast forward three years later and I now have two kids with black belts and we love our Action Martial Arts family more than ever. read more

More like a family. You can't ask for a more dedicated studio. I have two boys enrolled here, and they love it. We go 5 days a week, and if we can help it, we won't miss a single day! The schedule of classes is very well organized, and they even have Taekwondo and kickboxing for adults. For the quality of training and care that the kids get, there isn't a better deal than here. They are extremely professional in handling any kind of question or concern, so don't be nervous or afraid to approach any of the masters or instructors. There are several masters and instructors that teach classes through out the day. Some of them are young, but very well trained both in skill and working with children. My youngest started at 3 1/2, but there are students in there who started at 3. Bring your kids in to try out a class or two and decide for yourself. read more

I had to take a break due to a personal injury. We are continuing to take classes and I'm AMAzed seeing some of my peer students matured, disciplined, and now black belts. This Dojang has served our community by training the finest students in self defense and helping our next generation to become leaders. read more

We have been attending for 2 years and love the skills and discipine he has learned. Master Rigg and Master Amador are great with little kids which can be hard to find. They learn respect and manners as well. He has advanced well in only 2 years and we plan on keeping him here until he earns the highest black belt. read more

Love this place. The instructors are super friendly and helpful! Josh Rigg was super attentive with our son and extremely patient. You can't go wrong here! 5 stars all the way around! read more

Thanks for helping our son achieve his black belt goal. You all have been so amazing for so many years. I recommend you to everyone I know!!! read more

AMA is amazing! I would not recommend any other place for Taekwondo. My son always received top notch instruction in each of his classes. AMA will make you feel like family and at home right away. Master Rigg has always been so kind to our whole family. Great place! read more

My family and I found AMA on yelp one year ago (April of 2015) My two sons, Liam and Landon, love the Master Riggs' (Mother & Son), they have grown so in confidence and self-discipline through their training. The environment is non-threatening which was very important to me. I too became so enamored by the art of Taekwondo that I joined TKD the beginning of this year! The parents free kickboxing classes rock too! It's not like a gym, it's a fun group and everyone is there to show support. Truly an AMAzing community to be apart of. Blessed I found them. read more

I wish I could give this place 0 stars. All they do here is talk badly about and towards CHILDREN. Very unprofessional, they only want your money here. Mary was once very nice but the moment we decided AMA was no longer something we'd like to continue to do she started to treat us like we didn't matter, as if our 7 years "friendship" was nothing. We have spent hundreds of dollars there since they opened, of course she was nice to us then, she was getting our money! Such an unprofessional place. Please, PLEASE seek somewhere else to put your children. Mary will soon destroy their confidence as she did in us. read more

This is what martial arts should be about. Discipline, motivation, development and yes, hard work. My kids and I have been attending AMA for the past three years and have had a wonderful family experience. AMA is not just for fun and entertainment, but for martial arts growth. It is a school where sweat, pain and focused effort develop into life-long lasting results. For my family it is a five star establishment. read more

This school is outstanding in teaching martial arts with their amazing masters. But most importantly is the fact that they actually get to know each one of these kids and help them build morally strong characters. The masters have helped me install discipline, respect and courage in my kids. I am a FOREVER GREATER MOM TO AMA!!! read more

We've been apart of AMA for almost 2 years. Our experience has been nothing short of awsome. My kids are learning and growing as individuals. The staff are always helpful and willing to work with you. Join AMA... you won't regret it. read more

My daughter had been going to AMA for a few years now and it's still her favorite part of her week! The instructors/Masters are really great! read more

We were looking for a new dojang for my son who was eager to continue training in tkd. But we wanted his poomsae to improve and his sparring to advance with technique for tournaments. AMA is exceeding my expectations and my son is so happy!!!! This school is extremely dedicated, organized, and warm. Whether it's the masters/instructors, tuition, classes, sparring team, tournaments, testing or communication....they're passionate about making this the best place you can be. Masters and instructors try to get the best out of their students with good discipline and encouragement Tuition is fair. There's no initial fee. It's all straight forward. Many classes are available for any age and skill level. If you're dedicated enough to compete in tournaments, this is the place to be. They take competition seriously and my son is learning a lot. There's also an option to learn Hapkido, Gumdo (sword fighting technique) and/or kickboxing. I observed testing day last weekend. It's scheduled belt by belt and the students seemed very well prepared. My friend said she almost cried because she had never seen her son try so hard and succeed. I'm looking forward to seeing my son test in the future. Through Facebook and text messaging they make sure there's no confusion....they're constantly sending reminders of anything you need to know. I reallyyy appreciate this! Finally, I gotta say I'm grateful to Master Mary and Master Amador for running this type of school and making this quality of Tae Kwon Do available. It's exactly what we were looking for! read more

I Highly recommend AMA my daughters are always looking forward to their class, the time and dedication Master Rigg and her team give our girls has inspired my girls to someday be black belt. read more

I don't know where to start!! WE moved our kids from their previous school as there was NO organization and the Master was never there. HERE at AMA not only do they teach the art they care.. If a child is not following in class they correct it..AND you do have to know your forms in order to test, what a concept.. IT was the BEST move we have made in regards to their training and learning the art... AMAzing is what this school is.. People who come in are always Happy, I have YET to hear anyone complain.... Check them out and see for yourself.. Thank you Grandmaster Amador & Master Rigg for taking care of our KIDS... AMA ROCKS... read more

Short version: AMA is amazing. Quit reading. Go sign up. :) Long version: Both my son and I are ninjas in training :-) and our contract was due a few months ago for renewal at the previous TKD school we attended for 2-1/2 years. Before making the decision to renew our contract with the other school, my husband and I did a li'l research checking out other dojangs. Primarily, we wanted to determine if there is a more suitable approach, higher level of instruction, challenge, and organization offered at other schools that is more beneficial to the family. We did a couple of trial classes at Action Martial Arts (AMA) and I was impressed at what AMA provides. We decided not to renew our contract w/the other school and signed up w/AMA. It has now been almost 3 months since we enrolled and I am pleased with this decision. AMA's level of organization is remarkable. Families are notified of schedules, tournaments, belt testing, events, etc. well in advance either through social media, text messages, flyers, and so on. If you're thinking this should be standard business practice, yes, I agree, but based on previous experience, I'm not used to this degree of organization. Certain days are designated for poomsae (forms), sparring, and techniques each week. The same state of the art electronic equipment (Daedo) used in many tournaments is utilized in training so competitors are well prepared. Not many dojangs seem to have this equipment available. Students are encouraged to take advantage of multiple classes not only per week but per DAY. For example, during sparring days, my son takes two back to back classes, on other days, he and I often take the family TKD class, then the Kickboxing class thereafter. The kickboxing class, by the way, is super fun and addictively (I just made up a word) challenging. AMA's Masters and instructors are professional and amicable. The level of instruction, training, and discipline is remarkable. Students are given personal attention during classes. Meaning, if your technique is off, they will take the time to show you how to do it right. There are so many dojangs out there who just push kids through the next belt even when they're not ready. This is not the case at AMA. Also, you will see all ages at this school. I'm surprised at the number of grown adults (as myself) who train there consistently. It's a welcoming, respectful, friendly, and family-oriented environment. The facility is clean, well-maintained, and the decor is warm and accommodating. See for yourself, do a trial week there. Speak with Master Rigg. She's so down to earth (as the rest of the staff), plus she's funny as heck. I think her alter ego is a comedian. Forget about her being comedic during class though as she is all business. I also have much respect for Master Amador; he is "no-joke" in training. He's got a hard exterior but I have a feeling he's a big teddy bear outside of his professional arena. I'm just saying. :-) read more

We have three wonderful and loving kids that have been taking TaekWonDo since they were about 4 and half years old. We want the best for our kids where they can learn respect, friendship and leadership so here we are and found the best school for them. We drive 10 miles one way but it is well worth the time and investment. We see our kids improving greatly! AMA (Action Martial Arts) is the best school ever after going through several Korean GrandMasters and Masters. Action Martial Arts is the school where you can find the Ying and the Yang. Action Martial Arts has the life balance for everything including non-stop action for teaching the kids and engaging parents how to live healthy life. This is one school where you get everything you need from TaekWonDo, Hapkido, Gumdo, Kick boxing and Weight Loss. Action Martial Arts is Super Great! Come and visit the school so you can experience it yourself. It's like Disneyland for Martial Artists and enthusiasts. It's like Universal Studio Adventure where you get the adrenaline pumping and want to come back again and again for more....... See you soon!!!!! read more

Still the best Dojang I have trained in. The focus on respect and technique elevates the skill levels of the kids beyond the competition. The professional attitude of the staff teachers the kids to respect authority while not demeaning themselves. Respect is returned and the future generations will all thank this dojang for encouraging this behavior. I often receive comments about being too polite and people never believe that I'm from California. My son receivers similar comments and it's based off of the mannerisms instilled here. read more

Great school for young children and or family classes. Instructors are very friendly and they teach discipline politely. I signed up with my daughter for the Taekwondo classes. She was reluctant at first but now loves going. I highly recommend. read more

My kids (ages 8, 7, and 5) have been coming to AMA for the last 6 months and the changes I have seen in them are incredible... They attend classes 6 days a week and love every second of it. I have seen changes in their discipline, their willingness to partake in household chores, their grades at school, their attendance, their respect, and their overall attitude. I am SO grateful we were able to find a sport they love and that has helped to shape them in more than just the athletic arena. read more

I highly recommend AMA to families with young children. My kids have attended this academy for 4+ years. Instructors and masters are experienced, knowledgeable, they make the program both focused and fun, and they are great leaders. The kids are having fun, learning the art, developing physical fitness, and what's key for me - learning important life skills. read more

Both of my kids attend here, I absolutely love this place! The staff is always amazing, very attentive but very stern with the kiddos. (Which is so good for my boys) since going here I've seen a huge change even at home with them! Anytime they are asked to do anything,"yes ma'am" follows, and that is solely on the dedication that the masters put into each kid. It has taught them discipline, focus, and they are learning the skill of the sport as well. Mary is always very engaging with the kids, even in the waiting area. Although they sometimes have others masters that teach them(who are awesome) josh is usually who is with them, the kids love him! He is direct with the kids and holds them accountable for all their actions but will also give them a little play time at the end of class some days to just be kids. Definitely recommend this place if you're looking for a sport, structure, discipline, or even just an extra curricular activity for your child. It was recommended to me by a client of mine and I was not disappointed. Thank you for all you do Mary, josh and staff! read more

We have been with AMA since my son started as a white belt. He has had his challenges and ups and downs as he has been shown respect, determination and knowledge to get where he is today, a black belt! With the skills of Master Rigg, Mary Ma'am and Master Amador, they have been able to pave a path for him with not only Taekwondo but to encourage him to focus on grades and respecting people. Thank you for a great 4 years! Highly recommend this place to everyone! read more