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4.9 (88 reviews)
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Jean Z.

We're thrilled with Il Do Taekwondo! My kids have grown tremendously in confidence and discipline since starting. Master Brian and Marster Michelle are patient, encouraging, and excellent at keeping the kids engaged and on track. Highly recommend for any parent wanting to help their child growing strong. I believe less than two years he will make his black belt goal.

Laura R.

I am 27 years old and I am taking adult teakwando classes. I started teakwando on April, so glad I found this awesome place. In 6 months I learned a lot. They are not only teaching you how to punch in a target but mentality as well. I really like how strict they are and teaching us discipline and respect to others. My husband as well started to take teakwando classes. He enjoy a lot. I am getting ready for my next exam test for green belt.I wish I knew about this place much sooner. We highly recommend Ildo teakwando.

Only the 3rd week and her kicks have improved significantly.
John P.

I took my daughter for a two week trial and from the very first lesson, the quality of their curriculum was evident. The instructors are very engaging with their students and pay attention to every student in his or her care. The lessons themselves were more intense than I would have expected from a kids class. That's not to say it's too physically demanding, rather it's non stop training that the kids really get into, which is what I had hoped for. And because the kids get into it, they seem to progress fast, at least in my opinion. All in all, I'm very happy my neighbor introduced me to Ildo-Taekwondo. I plan on continuing my daughter's training as long as she wants to and the quality of the training stays the same.

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Vien D.

We have tried two different martial art classes before we found the right one for my son. We joined IL-Do in July of 2020 and so thankful they have stayed open throughout the covid pandemic. My son is safe and healthy all this time because of their safety covid protocols. My son who has ADHD but is really focused during class. The instructors are strict but yet making it fun for the kiddos. They also encourage his strengths and makes him feel awesome at end of class. They are also very flexible at any request I have. My son always look forward to going to class here and it's a big difference from not wanting to go to class at other martial art establishments.

Thank you Master Daniel!
Mr. F.

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Master Daniel and his team are amazing! Our son started here over two years ago and on Saturday he earned his 1st Dan Black Belt and is excited to start working towards his 2nd Dan Black Belt. I would recommend this program to anyone.

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Elite Fitness Taekwondo - Grandmaster
Chang Jin Kang
and his family
have led Il‑Do
Taekwondo Martial Arts at
two locations in
Irvine for more
than 40 years.

Elite Fitness Taekwondo

4.8(44 reviews)
2.4 mi

We love Elite taekwondo! My son has been going here for a while now. We see lot of positive change…read morein him. He became more responsible at home (small things like, making his bed, cleaning up and help mom etc.). Weekly chorus- behavior book is working out great! He loves taekwondo classes specially sparring! Schedule works out great for us. Also love the stuff there. Master Choi is really great with kids. It's such a wonderful location for our community!

We have had a wonderful experience with Elite Fitness Taekwondo in Irvine. My daughter started here…read morewhen she was about 4 years old, and she is now 7. Over the past few years, we have seen tremendous growth in her confidence, discipline, and perseverance. In the beginning, she wasn't very interested, and there was a point when she even wanted to quit because the forms were becoming more challenging. I spoke with Master Choi about it, and he was incredibly supportive. The instructors slowed down the form practice to help her better follow along. With patience, encouragement, and consistent practice, she eventually mastered it -- and that moment was incredibly meaningful for her. Now, my daughter proactively practices her forms on her own, and Taekwondo has become part of her daily life. Through Taekwondo, she has learned not only physical skills, but also important life values: never giving up, respect, discipline, and self-control. Master Choi, Master Tracy, and all the black belt instructors consistently reinforce these lessons. They are firm when needed, but always kind and encouraging. You can genuinely see that they care about each child's growth. What I appreciate most is seeing the kids truly enjoy the classes while learning in a positive environment. We are very grateful to be part of ILDO TKD and highly recommend Elite Fitness Taekwondo to other families.

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2025 successful world Taekwondo tournament

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Elite Fitness Taekwondo

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ATA Irvine

ATA Irvine

4.3(31 reviews)
1.8 mi

I signed up for groupon trial class for my 8 y/o child in this martial arts studio, hoping it would…read morebe a positive and enriching experience. Unfortunately, I was sorely disappointed. It quickly became evident that the owners and instructors prioritize profit over the well-being and development of the kids. The Asian manager at the time, knowing that I will not continue with class refuse to give my son a little sticker at the end of his trial test, saying that he did not qualified, when all 10 other kids got a stick for their belt. It was clear that the instructors were more concerned about filling their classes and collecting fees than actually teaching the kids valuable skills or fostering a love for martial arts. He was cold blooded and didn't give in after my wife complained about it, people like that should NOT be around kids! It felt less like a nurturing environment for kids and more like a money-making machine. I expected a supportive community where children could learn and grow, but instead, I found an atmosphere driven by profits. If you care about your child's development and well-being, I would recommend looking elsewhere for a martial arts studio.

Hate this place, took my son and daughter and was the worst training they ever got! A employee Jose…read moreI believe was his name was terrible my kids told me they felt he would make fun of them for there size and my daughter's skills, it really upset me my kids would tell me this because the love Martial Arts and now are scared because of him. Just in all a bad experience for my little ones do don't recommend this place and Jose needs to be taught a lesson to not mess with people and their feelings, people like him make everything worse, I'm sure he'll get what's coming to him because bad human beings get their Karma really do hate people like him.

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Congratulations to our winners!!!

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Regulus Taekwondo Academy - Belt testing

Regulus Taekwondo Academy

5.0(50 reviews)
1.3 mi

We've had such a wonderful experience with this taekwondo class! My son is four years old and has…read moretruly been enjoying every session. The instructors are incredibly caring, patient, and so good with the children. They strike the perfect balance between teaching discipline and making the classes fun and engaging. In such a short amount of time, I've already seen so much growth in my son, not just physically, but in his confidence and focus as well. He looks forward to going every week, which says everything. We're so grateful to have found this program and would highly recommend it to any parents looking for a positive, encouraging environment for their little ones.

Regulus Taekwondo is outstanding…read more The masters are truly exceptional--patient, thoughtful, and deeply invested in every child's growth. Our son initially struggled with joining classes, but Master Yoon and Master Kim, who work most closely with the Cubs, were incredibly attentive and intentional with him. They notice every student, meet each child where they are, and provide individualized guidance that makes a real difference. Just 7 months later, our son earned his yellow belt, which speaks volumes. All three masters are incredibly dedicated, and the leaders are impressive young men and women--clearly well trained, confident, and excellent role models. The vibe is welcoming, positive, and professional. We drive nearly 40 minutes to get to these sessions and are genuinely happy to do it--we can't imagine going anywhere else. This isn't just taekwondo; The skills taught here are lifelong, and Regulus is simply exceptional.

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Regulus Taekwondo Academy - Color Belt Ceremony

Color Belt Ceremony

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Master Lee's Talium - Come give it a try!!

Master Lee's Talium

4.0(15 reviews)
2.3 mi
Established in 1993
Free estimates

We were sad when our previous TKD school closed but so fortunate that our Master recommended…read moreTalium. When we went for a visit for our trial classes we saw a large group of kids with several instructors in a very organized, disciplined and fun class. The Grand Master and the Masters who teach the class are wonderful with the children. Our child loved the Talium and appreciate all they did to build the strong morals, skills and respect while in class. Unfortunately we moved out of the area and searching for another wonderful school like Talium. Highly recommend anyone looking for TKD for their children or themselves.

Made a visit earlier this week to see how classes are run. Having prior experience for MANY years,…read moreI don't want to watch forms for 20-30min. Needless to say, I was not very engaged. Sorry to say that I didn't find what I needed here. Here were a few things I noticed upon observation(Barranca Pkway location): Nobody said "Yes sir/No sir!". Not even the black belts unfortunately. As a former main instructor, a student should be able to respond like this to their instructor right away. Too much talking between students during class. Giving up before trying. Noticed a black belt girl wanting to skip a move because she wasn't confident enough after the instructor told her to go do it a few times. Not black belt attitude.. never give up, just TRY. Kihaps were not loud enough when demonstrating, even among black belts. Being a little louder is totally okay! Back to demonstrations in the black belt class, I did not see power in poomsae techniques either. Finally, it was random and strange to me to get asked to volunteer to help classes the first day I met the Master. As a customer, I only stated I wanted to train... not teach anyone due to my extreme burnout from it. I refused the Masters offer because I don't know them and their curriculum. Why would I want to volunteer?? Master Lee told me he had several instructors already to help, but shouldn't that be enough to cover each day of classes? Why ask me to volunteer? I saw no reason to be needed and had no reason to stay and watch longer, so I left.

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Master Lee's Talium
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Master Lee's Talium - Beginners class!

Master Lee's Talium

5.0(5 reviews)
1.6 mi
Established in 1999
Family-owned & operated

Our daughter has been attending this Tustin location for the last two years. All the Masters and…read moreinstructors have been welcoming, kind, and caring! Master Brad, Master Kim, Master Park, Master Lee, Instructor Nick, Instructor Joshua instill discipline but make her feel comfortable in tough situations. Our daughters confidence has grown in the last two years. We recommend this school to everyone!

I've been bringing my kids to Master Lee's Talium for 3 years. It is a fantastic school and the…read morefirst sport thar they both love. They both said after the first month that they were determined to get their black belts. Since that time they have achieved their black belt with red stripe (their 12th belt) and will test for their full black belts in 2 months. Master Lee has a very nice teaching method and instills lots of great values into the teaching including discipline, self control and respect for siblings and parents. Master Kim and Instructor Reyes are both great with kids and provide the perfect blend of toughness and gentleness to keep them motivated. I've noticed increasing confidence in my son and daughter and attribute a lot of their development to the positive influence of the instructors and the mastery they've achieved in taekwondo. What's more is that Master Kim believes in giving back to the community and has had master/student demo teams participate the last few years in a cultural/charitable event that I help chair. I really can't recommend the team at Talium highly enough.

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Sparring

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Master Lee's Talium

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Legacy Martial Arts Training Center

Legacy Martial Arts Training Center

5.0(43 reviews)
4.5 mi

I took martial arts classes when I was younger, and when my daughter fell in love with Power…read moreRangers, she was beyond excited to try karate. After a ton of research, we decided to take a trial class at Legacy...and it completely exceeded our expectations! The Grand Master is incredibly hands-on and even teaches the toddler classes (Tiny Tigers), which truly sets this place apart. Every instructor is welcoming, highly skilled, and genuinely passionate. I love that they teach more than just martial arts...they emphasize discipline, safety awareness, confidence, and respect for elders. Every class is creative and different, so the kids never get bored, and it's actually fun to watch as a parent! My daughter comes out happy, tired, and excited to come back each time. She truly feels like part of a family here. We can't recommend Legacy enough!

My daughter has been attending this martial arts studio for several years now, and we couldn't be…read morehappier with the experience. She started training when she was just 3 years old and is now a confident 11year old second degree black belt! The Master and instructors are incredible -- not only are they skilled and professional, but they are also patient, encouraging, and truly invested in their students' growth. They create a positive and disciplined environment where kids learn respect, perseverance, and confidence, all while having fun and staying active. If you're looking for a martial arts program that emphasizes not only technique but also character development and community, LEGACY is the place to be. Highly recommend!

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Inside Entrance area

Legacy Martial Arts Training Center - Updated schedule as of June 2025

Updated schedule as of June 2025

Legacy Martial Arts Training Center

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