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4.8 (29 reviews)
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My Son's first promotion. He's gone from White to Red belt.
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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!

Master Lee and I

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!

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!

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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.

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

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

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

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

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Master Lee and the staff are very patient, super engaging and great with their students no matter what age.

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1st Class Martial Arts - You have come a long way Mrs Janaya from being a parent watching your kids train to earning your black belt!

1st Class Martial Arts

4.9(84 reviews)
1.9 mi
Kid friendly
Certified professionals

My 5 year old girl has been growing a ton of confidence here. We started in jiujitsu and she was…read morehaving trouble leveraging her weight and figuring out the twisting of body parts with her partner. The competitive nature of that program and discipline didn't build her confidence much. Here, the practice is focused on the individual but also as a part of the collective team. No real sparring yet in the Little Samurai class, only some practice punches and kicks with chest protectors. Lots of punching bag practice for strength building and training. Lots of calisthenics as well with lunges, jumping jacks, mountain climbers, frog jumps, burpees, etc. Skills that they can use their whole lives and get stronger with. At the same time, there will be fun games like tag, dodgeball, red light green light to keep their interest and to work on reflexes. Excellent training in focus and active listening as well with focus claps, raising hands to speak, caring for others and awareness of everyone's space. These things I have not encountered in any other studio/dojo. I've seen many places that allow disruptive students or even parents. In contrast, here at 1st class, they don't teach blind discipline towards any instructor/owner but respect for one's self and each other. This alone is what keeps us coming back. This is what schools don't teach enough of. Not to mention the actual martial arts she is learning here. Channeling their chi into a strong Aiya, learning how to punch and kick correctly in self defense. Amazing program for little ones. Instructors are all black belts who are not only cordial, but also gentle yet firm. We fit in very well here and would highly recommend this program for little ones.

Took my little one here for a complimentary class. I was pleasantly surprised by the diversity of…read morestudents and staff. The class was cute. It went by a little fast but I'm not sure if my little one could handle and hr long class though. Besides the distance for us, we would have committed. We may consider later.

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K.S Choi Taekwondo Center - Our youngest team member, Leia Villalobos!

K.S Choi Taekwondo Center

5.0(46 reviews)
7.6 mi

Our two children have been training under Master Choi and Master Megan for over three years, and…read morethey have grown tremendously, not just in Taekwondo skills but also in character. The lessons they learn on the mat carry over into everyday life, which is priceless. This is more than just a martial arts school. It is family-friendly, with decades of history in the South Bay, founded by Grand Master K.S. Choi and carried on by Master Danny Choi. The masters know every student by name, making each class feel personal and welcoming. The school offers elite-level competition training as well as regular classes for all students. They host school-wide events like holiday potlucks and "parents night out," and are active in the community with annual tournaments and student demos at local schools. If you want the best martial arts school in Palos Verdes and the South Bay, with high-quality training in a family-friendly atmosphere, K.S. Choi Taekwondo is the place to be.

KS Choi was a very welcoming studio (if it were Japanese martial arts, I guess you'd call it a…read moredojo) that is spacious and well lit. The students seemed amazing as the teachers seemed to know how to work with the youth (young kids / children to older teens) effectively. That is always an important characteristic. If investigating martial arts schools, I'd definitely say check this place out for consideration. We visited KS Choi and the place was hard to find because for some odd reason, the outdoor complex it's located at does not have them listed on the directory or map. Maybe because they have their entry on the side road not internal main corridor they might not technically be a part of the complex... but if they are, they should definitely talk to the shopping center management to get better signage and support on the directory and map for customers to find them.

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Dragon Martial Arts

Dragon Martial Arts

4.6(21 reviews)
5.2 mi

From the perspective of someone who has had the opportunity to compete all over California, I…read moreSTRONGLY believe that Dragon Martial Arts is the best Taekwondo studio in the state. Dragon has been my home for over 8 years, and ever since then, they have always took good care of me, and shaped me into a well rounded, disciplined person. I've been doing taekwondo ever since I was a little kid, and had the time of my life during this long journey. I also strongly believe that Grand Master HoJae Young is the best in the business. Not only is he the best Grand Master in Southern California, he wants all of us at Dragon to be the best not only at taekwondo, but outside of it as well. He always encourages students during class to try their best, and bring a positive growth mindset every single day. Whether you are reading this review because you are interested in your kid in starting taekwondo, or you are looking for a new studio, I strongly encourage you to check out Dragon. P.S. - I really don't write much reviews on yelp, so I mean everything that I wrote to my heart. Growing up in this studio, I truly had one of the best experiences I could ever ask for in my life. I would like to thank everyone in Dragon for being such amazing people. I couldn't ask for more professionalism from any other studio in the world.

My two kids coming here for years and tkd is one of their favorite activities. Kids like regular…read moreclasses but also demonstration class which is counted for volunteer hours. I believe Master Yong is talented and specialized for martial art. I'm happy to see my kids doing tkd and proud of them.

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Dragon Martial Arts

4.9(27 reviews)
3.9 mi

This place is awesome. Before committing to this location, I did my due diligence for a few…read moredifferent locations for my eight year old son. The masters here are absolutely AMAZING! Master Kim and Master Suyeon are not only experts in their art, but also extremely entertaining to kids and parents. They're very attentive to each kid's needs and accommodating. Respect!

[Review #129] We…read moreenrolled H when she was 2-1/2 years old... after 3 struggling lessons, she quit. I felt she was too young to start TKD lessons because she was the shortest & only girl in class. H liked her teacher, Master Park, & he always made her feel welcomed & accepted. So we're back, almost 3 years later. H has mastered the basic foundation skills: poomse, punches, & kicks; she is ready to transition from her white belt & test for the yellow belt. The other masters are equally impressive... Master Ian has great form & skills when I watch him instruct the kids with higher color belts. He is also patient & sensitive... as I watched him deal with my l'il one's frustration one morning. Within seconds after talking to her, she straighten up & got in line to wait for the class to start. Master Park is a superb master & is great with kids. He alters from the serious TKD master to the kids' best buddy so they feel comfortable in class; this is especially important for the new students as the class (size) can be overwhelming. In addition to teaching martial arts, he also emphasizes respect to the teacher, your parents, & people. And his teaching overflows to H's everyday life outside of class - discipline, respectful, patience. I highly recommend this school for you or your kids!

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Salim's Taekwondo Center

Salim's Taekwondo Center

4.8(12 reviews)
2.1 mi

Since my son joined Salim's TKD in late 2022, his physical endurance and stamina has increased ten…read morefold. Everything about his TKD training has improved beyond what I could imagine in the short time he's been training there. And it's all because of the coaching and teaching techniques the Salim's have implemented. They make training interesting for the students. In addition to traditional TKD training, the Salim's take students on trail runs, beach runs, track runs to mix things up. And while they train hard, they have created an environment where the students feel like family. The Salim's have treated my son with nothing but kindness since day one, and they welcomed him with open arms. I would whole-heartedly recommend Salim's TKD if you are considering martial arts for your child.

You know, perhaps i'm biased, but this school is in the top 2-3 schools in the country and I simply…read morecan't understand how anyone could possibly say anything negative about them at all. If they do, then they are at the wrong taekwondo school. My family and I drove for 2 years between phoenix and Redondo just to have our children attend this school. We now live here in CA, again, just so our children can attend this school. Master Salim and his wife Sabrina and their two sons are dedicated to the school and the children that attend it to a level that I've never seen or experienced previously in this kind of business. I have never before experienced someone so dedicated and so committed to the success and betterment of the kids than Master Salim. The amount of time he spends is literally mind boggling. Is it hard and challenging for the kids? Absolutely. If your goal with your child is to have them get a bit of exercise and earn a belt or two and have someone pat them on the back for mediocrity, then this isn't the school for you. If your goal is to realize the full potential of your child and have them win National Championships, compete on the world stage, and literally be among the top taekwondo athletes in the world, then this is absolutely the school you need to attend. Perhaps it's not for everyone, but it's literally the top level of training that you can get and anyone who knows anything about taekwondo knows this.

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