Taekwondo21 has great lesson programs for each belt levels that builds physical strength as well as discipline and most importantly - RESPECT using the fundamental teaching of taekwondo. Master Lee of Taekwondo 21 is a World Class instructor from Yong In University Taekwondo team and is one of the best taekwondo master I've seen in my own eyes. My son has been through the program starting from white belt working towards upper level black belt dan degrees. hopefully after the covid pandemic is under control, sparring class can resume. read more

Taekwondo 21 - Taekwondo Near Me - Torrance, California

Taekwondo 21 is the best!! Master Lee is a dedicated instructor, very professional. Also, others instructor are very knowledgeable and nice. My daughter really loves all the classes, her body stronger, and she improves her confidence by taking Taekwondo classes here! If you're looking for a good Taekwondo academy. Highly recommended Taekwondo 21!!!! read more

My daughter absolutely loves going to her taekwondo classes not only because of the friends that she has made here but also because of all that she has learned from Master Lee. She has gained so much confidence and discipline from all that she has learned there. Everyone there is so nice and respectful of one another and it makes me proud of what she is being taught. The instructors are so friendly and supportive of the children that it makes them want to try even harder to succeed. read more

My son Kye has a lot of improvements since he joined Taekwondo . He's more focused, disciplined and gained confidence . He loves to attend his class. Master Lee and all other instructors were doing great in training my son . read more

Taekwondo 21 - Black belt ceremony with Master Lee - Taekwondo Near Me - Torrance, California

My son has been attending for over 4 years now and he has absolutely loved his experience at Taekwondo 21! The staff are extremely friendly and accommodating. They have family events that encourage family bonding, have regular advancement tests, and their summer drop off camps are super organized and fun. As a child my son looks forward to his red belt classes and loves his sparring class as well. As a parent, I love the communication and professionalism they display. I highly recommend this place to everyone! read more

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Here is my daughter's second place for learning Taekwondo from Thailand. First of all , my daughter loves to go to this gym . Because there are great head master with 2 beautiful and sweet support female coaches. It's very authentic korean Taekwondo place. If your kids are looking for center to learn Taekwondo martial art, I definitely recommend this place. read more

I've been a student under Master Lee and his family for 3 years now. I have learned to push myself, be humble, and to not only have discipline and consistency on martial arts, but to have that in other parts of my life. A great studio to get into the world of martial arts. If you live in the area come check us out! read more

Taekwondo 21 - Master Lee and I - Taekwondo Near Me - Torrance, California

Torrance gem! My daughter started here in 2023 and absolutely loves doing Taekwondo. Master Lee is a wonderful teacher. In addition to learning Taekwondo she has also learned patience, respect and confidence. Once my second is old enough he will be going here as well. Love Taekwondo 21! read more

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Great place to learn the beautiful arts of tae kwon do. Family ran by máster Lee! My son has enjoyed his journey to black belt. And the summer camp they had 2024! Look forward to the black belt ceremony and the great ideas for this coming summer 2025. read more

Excellent place to take your kids to learn martial arts and discipline,Master Lee is super nice and kind with all kids. My kids are going here for years, Jean the manager is super nice too read more

I have been with Taekwondo 21 for three years, where I rekindled my love for the sport and will cherish every moment of it. The instructors are always kind and helpful, whether it comes to training or life lessons. They are highly trained in Taekwondo and excel at guiding students to success. It's clear that the headmaster, Master Lee, has a genuine passion not only for Taekwondo but also for the kids, teens, adults, and the broader community. His knowledge and experience in Taekwondo are reflected in every single class. I've witnessed him transform kids, teens, and adults--who may have never played a sport, are shy, or have short attention spans--into talented, athletic individuals who can lead in any group setting. In addition to the excellent training, the studio hosts many events that allow students to build friendships and relationships that will last a lifetime. Their ability to develop respectful athletes while fostering genuine relationships sets them apart from other martial arts studios in the South Bay. Class sizes are ideal, allowing the master and instructors to provide detailed instruction and guidance to every student. Whether it's kicking, punching, forms, stances, self-defense techniques, or sparring, each student can learn at a high level and receive equal attention and energy from the staff. There's a reason why Taekwondo 21 is known as one of the best studios in the Torrance/South Bay Area. read more

My son started taekwondo class here when he was 4 years old and he love it. Master Lee and his staffs are very friendly and accommodating. My son is getting strong after taking this class. He is red belt now and his goal is black belt this year. We love Taekwondo 21!! read more

My son has been part of the Taekwondo 21 since he was 4. He loves training and being part of this amazing, well structured course.

My daughter loves to join the class! After her joining the class year after year, I can see that she became stronger than before!

Thank you, Master Lee has built a lot of self confidence for my child thank you so much.

This review is long overdue, and this place deserves a great one. My son has been with Taekwondo 21 for 3+ years now. What a journey it's been for him and for us to witness how much he's grown in his confidence, persistence, and courage in and outside of taekwondo. Much of that is credited towards Master Lee and his other instructors (his daughters) for instilling in each of their students to work hard towards a goal (black belt and beyond) and gain confidence in their art. Master Lee and the staff are very patient, super engaging and great with their students no matter what age. My son gets excited to go to class (and on time) and always strive to do better. Currently, I do believe for 1st time beginners, they do have a 4-week special for $99 with uniform included! That's a great deal imho but for how long? I don't know. Occasionally, they also offer fun activities aside from taekwondo class like movie nights, dodge ball nights, and summer programs. If you or your kids want to learn martial arts with great instructors, check this place out. I have and would definitely recommend this place to family and friends. Thank you Master Lee and staff for making such a positive impact in our son's life. read more

My child truly enjoys attending his sessions here. I've seen how well he has learned and grown with all the teachings. Best of all, the kids really enjoy their time here with so many fun routines. Master Lee is a great instructor and respected well by the students. His daughters that assist are also very kind and helpful to everyone. read more

My son has been taking classes with Master Lee for over a year. From the start, Master Lee has inspired my son and motivated him to work towards earning his stripes. One of the things we love about the studio is that it is a family business. Master Lee and his daughters are very welcoming, patient, and motivating to all their students. Since taking classes, my son has increased his confidence and we are very happy with his commitment to going to class and practicing what he's learned. read more

My daughter did the 9 week trial. At first, she really enjoyed it. Master Lee is a good instructor. The class size was small. Jane, the lady who works there, said class sizes would remain small. However, as the weeks progressed, the class size got bigger and bigger. The class is 40 minutes long but a lot of time is spent watching. I would prefer my child to be constantly moving. Towards the end of the trial, a letter was handed to me, we had to commit to a one year contract to continue. It was also at this time that decided not to continue. Pricing is $135 for two classes a week. read more

My child has been a student of Master Lee for almost a year and we love this studio. I read some of the other reviews and wanted to give a more accurate rating. Classes start with a warm up & then Master Lee goes over form, blocks, punches, kicks and "combos". The students are constantly moving - they watch their teachers do a routine and then they do the routine themselves. I saw some people say "there's a lot of watching" which is not accurate. The students are constantly moving Inside the studio students are divided into groups with an instructor. I love this because each child is able to keep up with the instructor and the instructors are able to correct students if they mess up. They also do drills in class which is cool. Parking - there is parking in the front and in the back parking lot. Parents can park and then watch the class from outside the windows. Overall, I highly recommend this class. Master Lee is encouraging and patient. The students here really seem to enjoy themselves. This past year I can see my child gaining self confidence & discipline. It's a very enriching class. read more

My kids learn Taekwondo for 2 years from master Lee. He is professional and always does his best to teach.

Master Lee is a good instructor and has a positive attitude. The other two instructors are good as well. **Complaints** 1. Classes are too big. Want LESS WATCHING, MORE DOING. Sometimes there are up to 20-25 students per class. There is A LOT of wait time. I would say a third of the class time is spent watching other students and waiting patiently for your turn. My child is in a mixed belt color class (white, yellow, green, and blue). I notice that students with higher belt colors get less attention. Sometimes they do break them into groups based on belt colors and the other instructors work with them separately, but there are days when they spend most of the class time watching. If my child was a green or blue belt, I would NOT want them to be in this class. Unfortunately, a lot of the parents do not stay and watch so they are probably not aware. 2. Too easy to earn stripes. I noticed several times students who do not deserve a stripe are given one. A few incidences, where I thought my child did not do well enough to receive a stripe, to my surprise, they were given one. Some parents might prefer this so that their child is not discouraged, but I only want my child to receive it when they really deserve it and can do the movements fully, without hesitation. 3. Pricing should be made public. Brochures might be helpful. $130 for two classes a week (MUST sign a one-yr contract) $60 per belt testing $50 uniform 4. Not enough parking. Frequent threats of cars being towed. For now, I will keep my child in the class until I find something better. I am in the process of looking. I signed a one-year contract. FYI to get out of it, you have to give them 3 months' notice. read more

Excellent instructor and keeps children motivated to learning. He is well respected by both the children and parents. If you observe even his beginning classes, the children follow instructions and learn the techniques quickly. The daughters are also helpful and patient with the students. Overall, my child has become more confident and enjoys the classes. Most of all he has a lot of fun. read more

Best legit taekwondo studio in South Bay. Great fundamentals and discipline they teach. If you want to learn real martial art this is the place. Master lee is legit. read more

After being isolated from school and friends, our kids needed social interaction. Joining this studio was the best thing for our 5 year olds! Even when one of our boys seemed to have a hard time staying focused, the teachers and Master continued to challenge our son. After three months, both our boys love going to class and continuing to learn and grow! Great place for all ages! read more

I was a student and student sparring assistant for five years, back when it was Lee's Taekwondo 21 on 2130 W Redondo Beach Blvd. I left approximately a month after the grand opening of this current location. Even though it's been five years since I left, Master Lee still uses my photos for his website and magazine advertisements, kind of weird for me to see myself in them frankly. Master Lee and I had a close relationship. He is younger compared to many instructors, and was very energetic. There are appropriate times when he would be strict, but overall he is patient and helpful. His English is decent, it shouldn't be a problem understanding. This studio is in a pretty good location, or at least better than the old one. There's plenty of parking, and it is way more spacious. There's a liquor store in the same plaza, so there might be some concern about the people hanging around. However, the plaza is located on two busy streets. There's one bathroom in the back, and a small multipurpose room. Classes were very routine. We'd go over kicks and practice poomse forms. Sometimes we did group games like relay races, dodgeball, chicken fight. Fridays are sparring classes, where students put on protective gear and face off with another student. Although he tries to make taekwondo fun, martial arts is a business. There were approximately ten color belts before black when I was there, not sure if that has changed since I left. To go up, you have to pass a test, which he holds every couple months. There's a testing fee to participate. I was able to earn my black belt in two and a half years, which I felt was pretty fast. In all, fees add up quickly. I wasn't planning on leaving so soon, but during and after we moved to the new location, he lost his focus on the black belts. Many were leaving because he was taking longer to hold black belt tests, so classes were becoming a waste of money. At the time, he didn't sent students to compete at competitions, so there was also a lack of opportunities. He opened an Irvine studio (now closed), so his attention was divided between the two locations. He hired two other instructors, and we didn't react well to them. It honestly felt like they were babysitting us while Master Lee was gone. Finally, the black belt class was consolidated with the lower belts, which was perhaps a final nail in the coffin. We did not learn as much; classes were very unproductive. Another small reason why people started leaving was because Master Lee's wife started taking a more prominent role in the business, which affected it negatively. A lot of my friends left, so it was only a matter of time before I left too. I do miss this place, I made great friends and memories here. It's a fine establishment with good instructors. It's expensive in the long run, but learning taekwondo is a great way to stay fit and to brag to all your friends about how great you are. TKD 21 isn't as great as it was in my days, but it deserves a shot. read more

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Good class for kids...Teacher has patience for kids...Good class to teach kids discipline

My son enjoys coming here. He's been at this location for almost 2 years. Teacher is friendly and makes sure no one is left out. Teaches good discipline and great exercise. read more

It's the best taekwondo personally in my opinion I've been doing this for a bout a month now and I really love it master lee and all the other people are really nice and helpful read more