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Ace Taekwondo Academy, USA
4.8 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Santa Ana, California
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo · Kukkiwon-certified — based on the school's own site and student reviews. Taekwondo systems (Olympic/World Taekwondo, ITF, and ATA/Songahm) differ in forms, sparring rules, and tournaments; if lineage matters to you, confirm it with the school. ATA vs WT vs ITF, explained →
Affiliated school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized taekwondo organization or franchise (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon certification, World Taekwondo, or ITF). If credentials matter to you, ask which association the school belongs to and where the head instructor earned their black-belt (dan) rank and certification.
Plan your first class
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule acetkdusa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (949) 244-7792
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 4–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been consistently progressing through the belts, and even better, learning what hard work and discipline can earn him.”
“Watching the belt test at ACE Taekwondo Academy really reinforced why this school stands out.”
What students say
“My son loves this place and the master is very friendly and patient with his students.”
“The instructors were attentive and supportive throughout, setting clear standards while encouraging every student.”
“Seeing students perform forms, kicks, and techniques with confidence showed how much quality training happens here.”
“My son loves this place and the master is very friendly and patient with his students.”
“He ended up learning not only a wide array of kicks from Master Jung, but also the concepts of discipline and internal fortitude.”
“Great value for all of the effort Master Jung puts in to teach the kids.”
From the reviews
Great school for kids to learn discipline and respect. Master is patient with small children and goes at a slow pace for beginners. I love this school.
Watching the belt test at ACE Taekwondo Academy really reinforced why this school stands out. Seeing students perform forms, kicks, and techniques with confidence showed how much quality training happens here.
My son loves this place and the master is very friendly and patient with his students. Highly recommended!
Our 4‑year‑old has been gaining so much confidence and showing more of his true, fun, and happy personality, something that continues to awe us every single day. Attending Master Jung’s Dojang has played such a meaningful role in that growth.
New to taekwondo? Start at Ace Taekwondo Academy, USA
Ace Taekwondo Academy, USA comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. If you've never trained or set foot in a dojang, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build fundamentals (stances, blocks, kicks, and basic forms) for weeks, sparring eases in gradually and with gear on, and instructors keep it controlled and safe. Third, all ages and all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first taekwondo class at Ace Taekwondo Academy, USA
Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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