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    Yushen Lai's Taekwondo Academy

    4.8 (4 reviews)
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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)
    5.1 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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    1st Class Martial Arts - He did it!  Graduating from Little Samurai Program by earning his white-black stripe belt!  Way to go Champ!

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    National Tae Kwon Do Center - Earning their yellow belts! Thanks Master Soo!

    National Tae Kwon Do Center

    5.0(32 reviews)
    5.6 mi

    The classes are well Organized, and students are encouraged to build confidence, discipline and…read morerespect. Highly recommended for both kids and adults.

    We've been members of National Tae Kwon Do Center for 2 months now and could not be happier. My 7…read moreand 4 year old are both in the beginner class for white and yellow belts. It includes students of a wide range of backgrounds, ages, ethnicities and abilities which provides great exposure and inclusion. Master Soo is stern, has a commanding voice, earns the respect of her students and parents. She is understanding when students are a little late, friendly with sibling spectators, knowledgeable in her skills and teaching abilities. Instructor Arvin is as patient as he is skilled. He does a great job assisting Master Soo with her lessons, doesn't skip a beat, also earns the respect of the students and really cares about them. There are plenty of classes throughout the week, to fit with a flexible schedule. Although the price is at a slight premium compared to other martial arts studios, it's worth every penny. The facility has a decent parking lot on the lower level nearest the studio but since it's a strip mall, there is more parking available on the 2nd level near Trader Joe's. A great venue to drop the kids off and do a quick grocery run or a quick workout at LA Fitness or a quick haircut, etc. But I choose to stay and watch the fun classes!

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    Salim's Taekwondo Center

    Salim's Taekwondo Center

    4.8(12 reviews)
    5.2 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.

    I am forever grateful to lovely staff and Mr & Mrs Salim for their devotion and dedication to teach…read moremy daughter the disciplines of Tae Kwon Do. Before finding STK, my daughter use to do Soo Bak Do and Karate. She hated any form of physical exercise, so I would force her to get off her ipad and take her to do these activities. Every Tuesday night on our nightly walks, we would see the Salim Tae Kwon Do Van and their students training at Aviation Park in Redondo Beach. The students looked hard core... meaning to me ... looked like Olympic level athletes!! ... When my daughter refused to go to Karate, I would threaten her that I would enroll her at Salim Tae Kwon Do! ... This threat worked well because she was absolutely terrified of STK, because she witnessed how they would train at the park. She would get ready in 3 mins and out the door! Refuse chores? .. I only needed to say two words.. "Salim, Salim!" .., and this would entice her to do her chores! Anyhoo... onto how I eventually enrolled her at STK. My daughter was being bullied by a few boys in her class. So I Dropped her out of Karate and enrolled her into Salim Tae Kwon Do. "THE BEST PARENTAL DECISION I EVER MADE!!!" It's been 7 months since joining Salim, and in that short period I have seen an incredible transformation. My daughter is no longer the cowardly introverted little punching bag! Nope, she walks with confidence, her head up, shoulders back and kicks high and her form is strong! I am truly amazed with the positive transformation and it's all thanks to the teaching skills of Master Salim and his team! After a much anticipated re-opening of Salim Tae Kwon Do, their doors have finally opened inside the Southbay Galleria Mall. The new address is 1815 Hawthorne Blvd space 266 Redondo Beach 90278 Located on the 2nd floor near parking structure. Come & join the fun at Salim Tae Kwon Do and celebrate the re-opening with New mats, New Gear and tastefully furnished vibe. Master Salim and his dedicated staff will have your children mastering the concepts of Tae Kwon Do in no time! My daughter has been a student at Salim for a year now and it's the best decision ever made when it comes to outside school activities.

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