This review is long overdue, but it's one I've been meaning to write because Tempest Taekwondo has…read morebeen such a huge part of our lives. If you're a parent looking for a taekwondo school that truly helps kids grow -- not just in skill, but in confidence and character -- this is it. My son started when he was 5, and now at 7, he's a purple belt! Over the past year, he's gained so much strength, balance, and focus... every belt promotion feels like a proud-parent moment. He walks out of every class a little taller and a lot more confident. I actually stumbled on Tempest by accident -- I was walking past the dojang on my way to Redlands Barre (same building!) and saw one of my girlfriends and her son in the Wolf Cubs class. A week later, my son was signed up, and the rest is history! The Tempest team -- Master Terrence, Instructors Minh and Vi, and the rest of the instructors -- go above and beyond for these kids. Classes are fun, challenging, and full of energy. They know how to push the students while still making it feel encouraging and positive. What really makes Tempest special is how much it feels like a family. Instructor Minh is amazing at keeping both parents and kids involved -- she reads out the goals and notes we parents submit so the kids hear that encouragement directly. The team also gives out Taekwondo cards for things like Best Attitude, Courage, Skill, Citizenship, and even special editions for training camps or holidays. It's such a clever way to reward effort and gamify progress! And an unexpected bonus -- taekwondo has made my son a way better soccer player! Something about learning to kick with precision and discipline has carried over to the field. His coordination, balance, and agility have skyrocketed. I swear his soccer game has improved fiftyfold since joining Tempest! Earlier this month, the Tempest team competed in the Orange County Open Martial Arts Championship in Newport Beach, and it was incredible to see how far they've all come. Watching them perform their poomsae together, show power in speed kicks and punches, and beam with pride was pure joy. My son brought home gold, silver, and bronze, and he was so proud of himself -- we were extra extra extra proud of him! We've also made some wonderful friendships through Tempest. Ethan's had playdates and hangouts with fellow students, and we've connected with such great families over the past year and a half. When your kid loves where they learn -- and you love the community that comes with it -- that's something really special. And speaking of community, Tempest organized an awesome camping trip at Silverwood Lake earlier this year -- movie night, Easter egg hunt, campfires, the works. It was such a fun weekend bonding with other families and the instructors who make this place feel like home. Watching our son's journey -- from wobbly white-belt kicks to confident purple-belt poomsaes -- has been one of the most rewarding parts of parenthood. Tempest isn't just about martial arts... it's about confidence, community, and character...on the mat and off.

This review is long overdue. Our son has been going to Tempest for 20 months now and we've seen…read moresuch exponential growth. He started at 4 y/o and just recently moved to intermediate level. Words are not enough to describe the experiences he's had in the last year, but suffice to say that we are extremely happy with the skills he's learned. Master Terrence and all the instructors (especially Alejandro and Lauren) are amazing. Instructors Minh and Vi are friendly and welcoming.The junior instructors are extremely helpful. Tempest has a very inviting and friendly environment with supportive instructors, family members and students. They offer free trial classes so make sure to check them out. If you think you or your child can benefit from the physical and mental discipline it provides, take a chance and join! You won't regret it.

Jys has been our home studio for 8 years. My son is now a second degree black belt. It wasn't easy,…read morebut the team at jys was always encouraging but still pushing him to challenge himself. What I appreciate the most is I feel the instructors have personal relationships with their students and know how to tailor their instruction to train the students hard with discipline and still have fun.

Master SUX is an amazing instructor. My six-year-old daughter absolutely loves taekwondo and looks…read moreforward to going to class three days a week . I would definitely recommend JYS Taekwondo to any parent looking for an extracurricular activity for their child..

My child has been in this program for almost a year. Master Simpson has been very delightful. He is…read morediligent & patient with his students. My son is 5 years old and he loves it! He loves going to class and learning. They do celebrate birthdays & have these small functions in order to creat unique events that will be memorable for the kiddos. Master Simpson even hosted a spirit week for his dojo. Each practice had a different theme and my kid loved the different events that were planned. He got to dress to be an old man or had silly hair. I love taking my child here since it serves as an outlet for his extra energy. Master Simpson has been reinforcing the positive respectful behavior we have been teaching him at home. My son has learned a lot more positive lessons while working in his class group. My child definitely feels sad if he ever misses a practice. I would definitely recommend this Martial Arts group to any parents interested in putting their children into a fun learning environment.

My son has been going to this place for almost a year now. Master S is so patient with the kiddos…read more He will teach them a lot of important values that they need at home and at school, from responsibility, respect, honest, discipline, and more. He makes it fun for the kids and comfortable for them to learn! He includes parents as well which is awesome! Because we get to also be part of our kid's experience!

This gym is hands down the best in the area for gi jiu-jitsu. I've tried switching gyms to be…read morecloser to home, but nothing compares to the level of detailed technique and instruction offered here. The black belt professors are some of the best around, and they truly embody what jiu-jitsu is all about. Whether you're brand new or an advanced practitioner, this gym will help you grow. The coaches genuinely care about the white belts, too. They take the time to break things down, answer questions, and work with you until you start getting the hang of it. The community is also incredibly friendly. Everyone is welcoming and willing to help where they can. Proud to be a One Jiu Jitsu member!

I left a review for this establishment about two years ago, and I had nothing but great things to…read moresay back then. Now, two years later, nothing has changed and I mean that in the best way possible. All of the instructors, coaches, and professors are still amazing. I never left and I'm still training Jiu Jitsu here as an adult. At most martial arts schools, you mainly see kids' classes, but here you'll find something special: kids training, sparring, and even learning alongside their parents. It creates an incredible environment and a real sense of community. Amazing school and wonderful experiences! OSS

My son loves the class and the instructors! They make it fun and he takes it so serious! He can't…read morewait to go every week!

The absolute best! Master Paul and Instructor Courtney are amazing! My kids love coming to class…read moreand have learned so much.

The overall experience is good MR park is an excellent teacher but I've come to see my three kids…read morein these classes and I see that the teacher MISS Mia threatens kids into returning them to white belt and I've seen litteral purple belts get sent back to white belt not only that but Miss Mia also treats kids unfairly like my girl currently Blue belt does stretching well and the "Well deserved black belt teacher" tells her to do better wdmy she doing extremely well I honestly think she needs a pair of glasses and when my son also blue belt went to go set up a game of volleyball or something the teacher was yelling at him to go line up with the rest of the kids I'm sorry to say this but Miss Mia needs a better temper

I visited Hosanna TKD as an adult and earned my blackbelt at 25, so my perspective may be a little…read moredifferent. Master Park is a very caring instructor, and I like that he instills a small amount of both Korean culture (of which Taekwondo is founded on) while encouraging students to work hard and disciplining students when instructions are not followed. The class sizes are fairly small so every student can get personalized attention. When the classes are larger (5+) groups, his wife who is also a black belt also comes to help out. There are belt tests every two months, so students are always encouraged to work hard so that they can rank up. Being an adult, one could imagine that I could have paid my way towards a black belt at any other locations, but that was not the case here. I appreciated that Master Park still held me to the standards of any other students, and that was no joke when it came to flexibility and forms. While forms are often easier to master through repetition, splits were a much more challenging skill, and by the end of two years of training, I finally achieved 2/3 of my splits, with the last one being only about 5 inches off the ground. In addition to TKD and its benefits, Master Park also tries to incorporate other martial arts styles such as boxing and supplements a primarily lower-body style of martial arts with upper-body techniques as well. While COVID made it harder to be involved, I wanted to help support the family business through private lessons. While at the time Master Park had no time for private lessons, I am glad to hear that they now have more students, and it is also nice to see that he has hired some of the black belts as instructors at his studio.

Wonderful place to send your children. They will definitely learning skills they will need in the…read morefuture. Respect, discipline, determination, and dedication just to name a few. Highly recommend.

Wonderful place for kids and adults. Very professional and respectful people working there. Send…read moreyour families ! You will be happy there.

My daughter is in there a black belt club. She's nervous and excited to be part of this club. As a…read moreparent, I appreciate the drive and the work ethics of master Ben and his instructors I see that my daughter is feeling much more confident and I like that she's a purple belt but with drive and tenacity, she will one day get that black belt.

My 10 year old daughter loves every minute of her training! Master Ben is kind and patient!read more

Master Hernandez is a great taekwondo teacher and his classes are always intense but fun at the…read moresame time, he really knows this martial art and teaches the kids with patience, professionalism and pride. You can tell right away he loves what he does and he makes sure his students learn it the right way. I got my son and younger daughter in his program and I couldn't be happier with the results.

Master Hernandez is a great teacher and has helped my son come out of his shell. He has taught him…read morediscipline, respect and the importance of good habits. His classes go far beyond only Tae Kwon Do, he stresses to the kids the need to know their parents' phone numbers, the importance of good hygiene and clipping their nails, and the need to obey and listen to their parents. He keeps the class on task the entire time but also keeps the kids smiling. My son looks forward to class every week and takes pride in working on his technique. My favorite part of the class is when he tells the kids to go and hug their parents before the class ends. Master Hernandez TKD has exceeded our expectations and we hope to enjoy his teachings for years to come.

As a lifelong martial arts practitioner (TKD, Shotokan, and some Judo and Kendo), I gave it up when…read moreI went off to college. Almost 20 years removed from any sort of martial arts training, I was worried about taking it up again -- this time at a much older age, and with a much more physical art than others. Everyone here is great and willing to help the newer people learn. The gym itself is brand new (opened mid-2018), so the gym is very clean and well-kept. Rick is a great instructor with the lineage and credentials to help you start your jiu-jitsu journey. They also offer Muay Thai classes if you're interested in working on your striking -- and Wrestling, to help augment your jiu-jitsu. More traditional gym-type Health/fitness classes like MMA cardio are offered as well. They also have kids classes. Classes are offered in the morning and evening, so it'll be easy to find one that fits your schedule.

I was so scared to try something new, but Rick made sure that me and my husband could try out the…read moreclass before we make any decisions or even just sit and watch. Not once did he force us to do anything we didn't want to, very mellow and the other students were very welcoming! I'm more into Muay Thai but guess what?? They offer it too! It's very intimidating, but you learn to love it