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America Taekwondo Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Riverside, California

Taekwondo school Free trial Kids & teens

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  • Phone +1 951-681-9200

Hours

Monday 2:30 am–8:50 pm
Tuesday 2:30 am–8 pm
Wednesday 2:30 am–8:50 pm
Thursday 2:30 am–8 pm
Friday 2:30 am–7:40 pm
Saturday 9 am–12:40 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and tournaments — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Taekwondo classes on the schedule at America Taekwondo Center, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 27 mentions

“My son is now advanced, but when we get back to the US HES going back here loved it my son Ever loved it soooo much.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“My son loves coming here, they teach him self defense and respect.”

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Other martial arts here

Taekwondo schools are often multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at America Taekwondo Center — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“My son loves coming here, they teach him self defense and respect.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the school's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want hapkido, karate, or judo alongside your taekwondo, confirm the current schedule with the school.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 25 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 3 mentions
🧒 strong kids program 8 mentions

“My son is now advanced, but when we get back to the US HES going back here loved it my son Ever loved it soooo much.”

certified & recognized school 4 mentions

“El master jy seo , James and kelanie son buenos maestros.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“They are also really good teachers that focus on basics while giving kids a good workout.”

From the reviews

My 7 year old son wasn’t sure if he would like it and he ended up LOVING it after the first class! They are really good with kids here and I would definitely recommend this place to anyone!

★★★★★ — Kathy, Sep 2018

My son loves coming here, they teach him self defense and respect. My 4year old daughter can't wait to join now

★★★★★ — Tmegan, Aug 2020

100% bueno !!! El master jy seo , James and kelanie son buenos maestros. Les enceñan respeto a ellos mismos y a los demás . También aprenden un poco de koreano . Siempre ir un niño tiene un problema por muy pequeño que sea los maestros muestran interés .

★★★★★ — Berenic, Oct 2018

I loved the instructors the teachers are very good on how they teach their students. My son is now advanced, but when we get back to the US HES going back here loved it my son Ever loved it soooo much. Thank you for your effort, your dedication to my son and for the whole year he assisted with you learned a lot!!!!!

★★★★★ — Irene, Oct 2022

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Your first taekwondo class at America Taekwondo Center

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.

Taekwondo is a martial art and a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find America Taekwondo Center

7990 Limonite Ave, Riverside, CA92509

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