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Ancient Arts: Kuk Sool Kwan Hapkido HQ
5 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Irvine, California
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
- Free trial or intro class most schools welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ockoreanmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (909) 238-5047
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 6:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 6:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 4:30–6:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
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What students say
“Michael is an excellent instructor, highly recommend!”
“In terms of the curriculum and martial art style itself, it's holistic, comprehensive, and explained in detail on the website.”
“What I love about training with Master Mike is that he adapts his teachings quickly to students.”
“Violence with Respect and Meditation is me in a nutshell 🤣 seriously though, if you want to give it a try, you must!”
From the reviews
What I love about training with Master Mike is that he adapts his teachings quickly to students. Under his guidance I’m refining how I catch punches, and position myself for counter strikes. This also includes how I am kicking.
I have been a student of Master Mike for over 8 years. I respect and admire the authenticity with which he carries himself and in his teachings. If there was ever a studio to really grasp the essence and spirit of learning martial arts as intended, Master Mike meets this in strides.
Master Mike has a pure passion to teach and share his techniques. I started about 7 months ago and I truly feel like a better version of myself. My health and fitness are very high now; and my confidence is at an all time high. I look forward to continuing my journey in martial arts under his guidance.
Very knowledgeable and skilled master. This school has a broad curriculum covering hard and soft sides of the martial art, as well as other supporting teachings such as meditation, pressure points and history.
Your first taekwondo class at Ancient Arts: Kuk Sool Kwan Hapkido HQ
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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🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site