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K Taekwondo - Pasadena - Testing

K Taekwondo - Pasadena

5.0(21 reviews)
0.6 mi•West Central

My 10-year-old son has been attending K Taekwondo for just over a year, and we couldn't be happier…read morewith the experience! Grand Master Lim and ALL the instructors are amazing--patient, encouraging, and truly dedicated to helping each student grow both in skill, confidence and discipline. We've seen such positive changes in our son's focus, discipline, and self-esteem since he started. The classes are well-organized, energetic, and fun, while still maintaining a strong sense of respect and structure. It's clear that the school cares deeply about each child's progress, both on and off the mat. If you're looking for a Taekwondo program that builds character as much as it teaches martial arts, K Taekwondo is the place to be!

I have 2 kids (9 and 8) who wanted to learn martial arts. I tried researching Karate vs Taekwondo…read morevs Hapkido and really could not decide what would be best. We randomly stopped by K Taekwondo on a Saturday (they were doing belt testing) and the kids loved what they saw. They have a really nice intro package (something like 6 weeks and free uniform for 40 dollars) and the kids enjoyed it from the get go. They have been going now for 3 months and overall the experience has been great. The instructors are great and the Grand Master is amazing. Kids look forward to the weekly classes (2 classes per week) and we are impressed by all they have learned to date. Would definitely recommend, for kids and teens and adults alike (they have a separate adults class).

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Master's Taekwondo Club - Proud home of Team USA member Gunnar Sumner, Master's Taekwondo Club

Master's Taekwondo Club

5.0(32 reviews)
7.7 mi

Master's Taekwondo Club is truly exceptional!…read more From the moment you walk through the doors, you feel welcomed and immediately know your child is in wonderful hands. The studio is spacious and thoughtfully designed to create an engaging and inspiring training environment. What truly sets MTC apart, however, is its phenomenal instructors. Their expertise, dedication, and approach to teaching are remarkable. They strike the perfect balance between discipline and encouragement, instilling not only exceptional taekwondo skills but also invaluable lessons in respect, perseverance, and self-confidence. They are firm yet loving, and their passion for their craft shines through in every class. Since our son began his journey at MTC, we have witnessed tremendous growth in his skills, concentration, discipline, and confidence. Watching him work hard, challenge himself, and proudly test for his next belt has been such a beautiful and rewarding experience. We couldn't be prouder! We are incredibly grateful to have found a place that nurtures our son's development while making him feel so supported and encouraged. We hope our son continues his journey here for many years to come. A very special thank-you to Masters Yun, Andy, and Marc, who teach our son's class. Their dedication, patience, and genuine care for their students are extraordinary. They are truly one of a kind! We cannot recommend Master's Taekwondo Club highly enough!

Master Ahn and his instructors are fabulous! The Taekwondo classes are great for my kids: They…read moreenjoy the classes, they get sweaty from a good workout, and they quiz me about the various kicks throughout the week - not that I pay attention during their class. Master Ahn and his instructors also care about the children's emotional development. They don't tolerate bullying and they get to know the kids personally. I'm so glad that, of the 3 Taekwondo studios we visited, we selected MTC!

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Elite Taekwondo Center - La Crescenta - Hollywood Sign Hike with our Elite families!

Elite Taekwondo Center - La Crescenta

5.0(79 reviews)
9.5 mi

My family went to Elite Taekwondo Center for sixteen years. Both my brother and I started off as…read morestudents than started volunteering as leaders to help younger students learn. Master Paul prioritizes teaching students discipline, loyalty, integrity, bravery, self-control, confidence, modesty, respect, and service. Throughout class, he consistently integrates these values into his lessons in all sorts of ways. For example, when it comes to discipline, he will work with a student until they correct a mistake that they consistently make, even if it means giving feedback throughout multiple classes. Master Paul will even include respect towards peers with simple things such as having students give each other high fives, fist bumps, or shaking hands before a sparring match. He also incorporates bravery, self-control, and safety at the same time. Many students can be scared to start sparring, so Master Paul will start them off with getting used to the gear and moving around with an instructor. And when sparring against a classmate, the environment is always supervised to make sure nobody gets injured. Self-control comes into play here as students are constantly taught that they are not allowed to utilize all their body-strength, as sparring is about practicing with a moving target allowing for both offense and defense. Each match is supervised and instructors and Master Paul will intervene if necessary. Furthermore, Master Paul knows each students' strengths and weaknesses and will include that in his feedback allowing for a student to know what specifically they need to work on (whether those are techniques or values). And he will work with a students' strength, knowing exactly how to push students to meet their potential without making it overbearing or bringing a students' confidence down and instead pushing it up. With how much he consistently works with students in this way, students are able to incorporate all these values in their daily life in a way that is like second-nature. This includes working hard and honestly in school, showing respect towards others around them, and as Master Paul says being able to have the confidence to not get into a fight. Even after your student is finished with Taekwondo and has achieved whatever their goal is, these values that they have learned have become habits that they will continue to use in the real world.

After researching multiple Taekwondo studios in the Foothill area and visiting five in person, I…read morecan confidently say ETC stands out. I paid close attention to the instruction, technique, discipline, and how the children responded to the masters. At some studios, I was surprised to see very young children wearing black belts that didn't seem earned. My 6-year-old son has been attending ETC for nearly a year, and the difference is evident. Master Paul and Master Jue are deeply committed to teaching proper technique, discipline, and character. They hold students to high standards while still encouraging them, and it shows in the way the children carry themselves. I believe in gentle parenting, but I also believe children need structure and accountability. ETC reinforces those values. My son has great respect for Master Paul, and we've seen significant improvement in his behavior both in and out of class. If you're looking for a Taekwondo studio that focuses on real skill development, discipline, and building respectful young leaders, I highly recommend ETC.

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Cosmic Training Center - Inside gym.

Cosmic Training Center

4.9(147 reviews)
3.7 mi

Updating my review after a handful of years. My family's experience at Cosmic has continued to be…read morepositive. My kids have been with the program for many years now and I am very pleased with their progress. Coach Joseph can be strict with the kids during training, but he cares deeply about them. He not only wants them to continue to build on their jiujitsu skills, but he also wants them to grow into strong, resilient individuals who can overcome any obstacle. He teaches the kids to be respectful to their parents, instructors, and peers. Discipline is one of the core attribute of martial arts and it's great to see that in every class. Some coaches may seem tough on the outside, but they're also fun and extremely nurturing because many of them are dads of the kids that train there. The best way to find out is to try out a class!

You'll almost always feel welcome here. Especially if you are a child, for example, a 12-year-old…read moregirl lost count of an exercise she was doing, and he snapped at her & asked if he needed to count for her! He will call the kids boy or girl rather than by their actual name to make them feel worse. He used the excuse that this is a rough sport to justify his abuse. He even laughed at a little boy who had accidentally gotten hurt and mocked his pain by saying, "Blood, sweat, & tears!" And he didn't even check to see if he was okay or tell his parents what happened to him, what if he got a bruise or god forbid was bleeding?! He views their failures as burdens for him rather than obstacles for them to overcome. And the curriculum is seemingly too random and doesn't focus enough on systems. He will sometimes pressure the good kids for no discernible reason; that makes no sense. So if you believe teachers shouldn't be held accountable but children should, then this place is for you! He couldn't even look me in the eye when he told me to trust his process, but he screams at a little boy to look at him when he is carelessly reprimanding him. He will use any excuse to scream at the kids instead of being more patient with them. My entire journey with him was boiling frog syndrome. All these kids he's tormenting with his childlike screaming and lies are gonna have broken brains, good job! It would be extremely helpful if he asked his students for feedback and found ways to improve his methods instead of losing his temper. He just drops random stuff on us and expects us to do it perfectly. He laughed when I misheard his instructions, and he enjoys humiliating his students in front of everyone and thinks it's good. He'd better get it right if he doesn't want his precious trophies to stop coming in. I have lost my temper here before I admit it. And maybe some kids who need to be pushed, everyone is different. But do you really want to take that risk with every kid? And yes, I overreacted when he posted an Instagram story where he joked about not turning on the a/c during a hot day of 2024. He also had this competition training technique, I think he called Red Alert, where if your opponent is being unfair and breaks your arm, he won't do anything about it. And the sweat test, which I previously mentioned. And as mentioned in my previous review, there was the 200 squats group punishment, but what I haven't mentioned about it was how he unnervingly laughed about the way the tears streamed down their face. That is a form of corporal punishment. And I can't abide that because it is immoral. He often lets the kids play a bit after class, and there was one time when a little boy was playing tag with his brother wasn't playing tag. And they acted like he hit him and threatened him 100 burpees if he did it again. Instead of hearing his side of the story and then Coach Nate mocked him for being scared of Coach Joseph. He has done kind things for them from time to time, but that's not going to cancel out all the harshness he has and still is inflicting on his students. Provoking hope amuses sadists. And I may have misunderstood Coach Martinez jokingly calling some kids liars. I also misjudged the capoeira/MMA coach; he is a good man who just has a really intense way of teaching. He used his dog to distract the students during one of the comp classes, and got mad at them for looking at her. It's an imbalanced power disparity. Then there is the matter of those martial arts camps he is a part of. The way he described them made it sound like he'll break the kid's spirits with pain to "help" them. Kids don't have the option to leave unless their parent(s) or guardians say otherwise. And he said, "We will do in a month what the parents won't dare do in a lifetime." Seems like he thinks he can raise them better. Hardly any kids will tell someone about this abuse since most kids don't do that. I should know, I've been there. They often don't know how to express themselves yet. He hates their innocence, and that fake smile and condescending laugh of his. He said no matter what I say about him, he won't hold it against me. All that talk of integrity, and this is how he acts. He called two young boys weak for having soccer practice every other week, something they can't control. He also mocked me in a direct message on Instagram for having a rough childhood and "taking it out on everyone!" Don't trust this man to respect physical boundaries either. He would often snatch away my headphones to check them out or caress me without my consent. He also forced us to ask a question, so I asked the first one that popped into my head. And it wasn't very good, and the next day he said he had a new rule. Where every question will go through him first before asking a guest coach. "Because some of you have been asking some really stupid questions." He says. That's a wonderful way to talk about your autistic pupil. He also gaslights a lot.

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