We signed up my son in February 2026 and have been impressed. All of the instructors/black belts have been amazing. Their boot camps are a great way to make school breaks fun and improve their skills. The location is well kept, plenty of space to stay and watch class and ample parking. Options for 1-5 days a week. I highly recommend giving it a try. read more

Kim's Hapkido - My son's first belt promotion and awards from boot camp. - Karate Near Me - Yucaipa, California

Amazing place! They are so good with the kids! Mine are always so excited to go. The instructors and owner are very kind and knowledgeable. They are very enthusiastic and patient. Nice, large studio that's actually kept cool in the summer heat. I love that the membership options are flexible and we don't have to commit to a specific day. That really works well for us. read more

We have three boys that have been coming here for a year now. All the masters have been very kind and helpful. Our boys love coming here and always feel very welcomed. Highly recommend Kim Hapkido! read more

We've been bringing our 5yo and 11yo boys for about 6 months and I REGRET WE DIDN'T START COMING YEARS AGO!!! We have a 15yo also and have had all 3 kids and many different activities and sports over the years in Yucaipa/Calimesa, Redlands and Beaumont and this is hands down the absolute BEST out there. Not only are they teaching the art and self defense but they are teaching confidence, accountability, safety and just what it is to just be a good person...and the kids have an absolute blast while doing it. All of the instructors are incredibly good with the kids and the tone of the team exudes a collaborative and highly cohesive unit that seem to really buy into the benefits they are bringing these kids and ultimately our community. This business needs to be celebrated and supported highly as a role model in Yucaipa. read more

Very friendly and accommodating. They are great with our 5 year-old. Miss of options for getting to classes.

Our friend's recommended this spot and... WOW!!!! we love it wished we could have started sooner but we are here now. My daughter loves it and is so eager to learn it all. The team gives the kids life skills and that is so important. It is always very clean and the team is very attentive to the kids. The price is reasonable. My daughter feels welcomed which is a huge plus. They have great warm ups and I see the difference in her self esteem. Thank you Kim Hapkido!!!! read more

The team at Kim's Hapkido in Yucaipa is so wonderful and my son loves to go to his classes. In just one year he has improved so much and it's fun to see him find something he loves! read more

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Amazing place great team of instructors! All try to help and get the kids black belt ready read more

Mr. Castle and his team have a very good understanding and respect for all their students' needs from the youngest of kiddos to adults and those with special needs and all in between! My children have really came out of their shells and grew a new found love for the sport. Thanks to Mr. Castle and his team my kids have gained confidence and self respect. Most importantly an extended family!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS DOJO! read more

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Awesome instructor and owner. Friendly atmosphere and my grandson loves going there! read more

Our kids just became orange belts at Kim's Hapkido. They love coming to karate and will to keep going for years to come. They are very patient with our kiddos and don't seem money hungry like some other places. If you want your kids to learn self-defense, send them here. read more

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Great teachers-top notch school! Very impressed and our son loves it. They are very patient with new students and have multiple teachers in the class to assist students one on one during lessons. read more

Hands down the best martial arts class for toddlers! Teachers are very patient and will work with your child to improve their performance. My son became stronger and more confident after starting classes. Mr. Castle and his staff are truly commendable! read more

This place is amazing!! We live in lake arrowhead and we make the drive here weekly! We have plenty of places up the hill but we came here after seeing such great reviews. The instructors are wonderful with the kids and very personal and professional! The drive is well worth our time!!! read more

2 granddaughters are learning some great skills and life disciplines. Great instructors

This place is amazing for kids, teenagers, and adults. My son, daughter, and husband attend here and they all love it! We tried all the sports with my son and he didn't like any of them but he LOVES going to Hapkido. I think he likes it so much because the instructors are so kind and patient with him and they are funny! This place is very clean as well which is very important to us. We also like the flexibility here. You can pick what day you want to attend, you don't have to just attend on one day of the week, if you can't make it one day then there are another 5 days you can choose from to attend. read more

Love this place! The Castle Family and Mr Ruiz are amazing the kids! Love the flexible schedule and that you are not stuck to just going on one certain day! Can't wait til our little one is old enough to join big brother in class! read more

A great place for children and adults. Instructors are helpful and patient. They care about each individual and truly want to see them grow with their strengths. They are kind and welcoming to the families and create a wonderful environment. They offer extra support for those who are struggling and offer boot camps occasionally for students to catch up. read more

My son Travis Loves Kims Hapkido Yucaipa, he has learned respect, patience and confidence. Instructors Mr. Castle, Mr. Esparza and the other Black Belts are a great influence for the kids, I encourage you to sign yourself or your kids today, Best Wishes read more

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Mr. Esparza and his team of Black Belt instructors offer small group and very personal attention with each class that my two boys attend. As an experienced person in Hapkido, it is nice to see the compassion and kindness in showing and correcting that his staff brings to every class. If you are looking for a 20:1 ratio of student:teacher, than move along elsewhere. At Kim's Hapkido, it is common for 4 different instructors working in small groups per a regular class making each student feel confident and happy. In almost every class, you'll find a parent and child with the same belt bonding and learning together. I am very proud to have my young boys learning in a high level environment how to combine manners, respect, and the abilities to protect themselves and others. Life is filled with Sheep, Wolves, and Sheep Dogs that protect. At Kim's Hapkido, you will be taught those skills. read more

Our 4 year old has been attending this class for 3 months, he loves going Karate, teachers are awesome they have so much patience and empathy with the kids. Schedules are flexible. Highly recommend them. read more

Love this Place! Mr Castle makes it a fun and positive learning environment for my daughter. Thank you

Awesome staff and flexible with scheduling. They do an awesome job teaching Hopkido as well responsabilices. My son is thriving and always excited to go read more

I'd recommend Kims Hapkido Karate to anyone curious about learning martial arts. The staff is amazing starting from the top down with Mr. Greg Castle who is the head instructor. He's enthusiastic and patient and truly loves what he does. Not only that he has the skill set to step in and demonstrate to the students what is being asked of them/taught. You can see the confidence grow in the young kids as well as their skill set of agility, balance, and karate techniques. Feel free to come check it out and give it a try. Overall great place and totally worth it. read more

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I have 3 kids in attendance here. They love their instructors so much. Seriously good with kids! Fair prices too.

Our son has been begging us to start karate for quite some time... Well, we finally gave in & started him at Kim's Hapkido Karate & we love it! They have a very large, clean space, with plenty of seating for parents & the instructors we've met so far are all wonderful. Not only are they knowledgabe, but they're really great with the kids. We're looking forward to watching our son grow & learn many things during his time here. read more

I have had the extreme pleasure of training at Kim's Hapkido since last year. Two other members of my family also train at this studio. Mr. Esparza and all of his black belts are extremely well-trained professional individuals with a high degree of knowledge and expertise. They share their acquired knowledge, patience and techniques with everyone enrolled. I have noted an increased improvement in my memory retention and flexibility since the inception of my training with Mr. Esparza, Mr. C. and Ms. Alva. I am their most senior student (age-wise). They are providing a true service to all individuals and their community. I encourage anyone interested to visit the studio and watch one of the classes. There is a unique, diverse mix of students in each class. read more

We are currently taking our 4 year old son here he loves it! kids classes are very simple and progressive they run them through multiple types of fun fast paced drills while along instilling discipline and respect it a great friendly environment !! read more

This is a great place to learn Karate. The staff is professional / fun /smart and solid Karate experts. My kids have gone for several months and they are quite good already. The staff makes it fun and earned belt advancement motivates the kids. Large classes / beginner/intermediate/advanced / sparring / competitions / all ages / and fun. They are currently expanding because they need the extra space. Keep it going ! Yucaipa is a better community with your business in it. read more

My 13yr old son has been going here for almost a year, and after trying another martial arts place in the area, Kim's is well worth the $$!! My son is more confident and can definitely defend himself thanks to the wonderful instructors here!! Will recommended to all friends, and strangers! read more

This Hapkido studio is excellent! Our son is 5 and loves attending weekly classes. Under the coaching and guidance of the Castle brothers, our son has been learning about respect, discipline, self-control, and hard work. The environment is wholesome, positive and encouraging--a great family studio for all ages. Our son has seen so much positive growth since beginning at Kim's Hapkido in January. We highly recommend this Hapkido studio to anyone looking for an activity that builds self esteem, self discipline, and self respect. You won't be disappointed! read more

Well I can honestly say My son who is 4yrs old and I have had a very positive and pleasant experience at Kim's hapkido. We cruised in one day, Newly moved to the area and watched a class, were warmly welcomed and the studio looked cool and kids seemed very comfortable and happy as we observed, so we signed up and come twice a week, very reasonable prices, worth every penny to see how much joy the sport has brought my son, the instructors/teachers are very personable good hearted people, i believe it's a family ran business which I really liked and it's obvious by performance they love what they do. My son is new to this type of sport and is distracted easily and at first was very shy, got tired easily short attention span like most 4yr olds but the instructors/teachers are very patient with him and use lots of positive reinforcement and laughs and setting goals, and give him a lil extra attention because I can tell they enjoy seeing him progress, in just a little over a month my son has shown a great deal of progression in my sons performance, not so shy, looks forward to seeing Mr.Castle's and Mr.reece and his new pals and showing a lot of progress in not only learning self defense but in learning discipline respect and following direction in a group environment. Its great exercise and my son loves it, i highly recommend Kim's Hapkido to anyone. read more

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Like I said in their Facebook page, the instructors are great with the kids! Hapkido is such a complete martial art, I'm glad we found this school nearby. read more

Can't say enough about Kim's Hapkido... Mr Castle has been teaching my son since he was five. The attention and tact that he uses to teach his kids is exemplary. So much so that we drive from San Diego to attend class in Yucaipa. If you're serious about the art and discipline that is Hapkido... and want your children to build upon - what could be - a life-long devotion to the martial arts... try them out. Mr Castle and his dedicated staff are beyond accommodating. You won't be disappointed. read more

I am amazed at the improvement in my grandson's coordination and discipline since he has started Hapkido. Mr. Esparza is an excellent instructor. The respect and patience he gives to his students is exactly what he expects in return and it really works. He does not teach by using aggression or negativity. The staff teach using the same techniques...respect, courtesy and discipline. I am so happy that my grandson is more confident in his physical ability but even more impressed in his respect of others. The transformation in this child is incredible and I would recommend it to anyone! Thanks to all of you at Kim's Hapkido! read more

My children have been coming to Kim's Hapkido for several years now. Master Jose is an excellent instructor, along with the other advanced students that sometimes assist him. I especially like the "boot camps" he offers during school breaks which allow my children to move more quickly to the next belt. I highly recommend this martial arts studio! read more