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Ascend Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Selma, California

Taekwondo school Free trial Affiliated Kids & teens Competition team

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 (ages 5–7) — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
  • Women's classes dedicated women's taekwondo classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
  • Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule ascendmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (559) 318-9750

Hours

Monday 2–8 PM
Tuesday 2–8 PM
Wednesday 2–8 PM
Thursday 2–8 PM
Friday 2–7 PM
Saturday 9 AM–12 AM
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 Ascend Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 9 mentions

“Daniel is a good instructor, he’s really patient with all the kids and takes his time to make sure that each one knows what they are doing!”

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💪 Women's Classes

“That focuses on Taekwondo, bully defense, women’s self defense, and life skill development in the Selma/Reedley community.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“That focuses on Taekwondo, bully defense, women’s self defense, and life skill development in the Selma/Reedley community.”

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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 Ascend Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🎽 Karate

“I recommend this karate program.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“That focuses on Taekwondo, bully defense, women’s self defense, and life skill development in the Selma/Reedley community.”

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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 33 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 3 mentions

“Daniel is a good instructor, he’s really patient with all the kids and takes his time to make sure that each one knows what they are doing!”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 8 mentions

“Bautista and his instructors are very respectful and very helpful as soonest you walk in the doors they Greet you with a smile they make you feel like a part of a FAMILY!”

📘 strong forms & technique 2 mentions

“Took my little cousin to learn some new defense techniques and he loved his class definitely worth checking out a lesson !”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“He has taught my daughter to find her confidence and she’s finally stepping out of her box!”

competition & tournament success 2 mentions

“Bautista for always being a good role model and for helping me become a state champion.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 13 mentions

“Bautista and his instructors are very respectful and very helpful as soonest you walk in the doors they Greet you with a smile they make you feel like a part of a FAMILY!”

From the reviews

Ascend Martial Arts is amazing. I have been going here for about 4 months and have learned so much. Not only do they teach you the forms, they also focus on goals and life lessons. Daniel and his team of instructors are very knowledgeable and dedicated!

★★★★★ — Rochelle, Jul 2022

Daniel is a good instructor, he’s really patient with all the kids and takes his time to make sure that each one knows what they are doing!! He has taught my daughter to find her confidence and she’s finally stepping out of her box!! She looks forward to going!! Recommend his business!!

★★★★★ — Danielle, May 2021

Daniel is a great instructor and help students be respectful to there parents , love how he takes care of his students and parents.

★★★★★ — Maria, Jul 2022

I have three kids that go to The ascend martial arts school in Selma and Mr.Bautista and his instructors are very respectful and very helpful as soonest you walk in the doors they Greet you with a smile they make you feel like a part of a FAMILY!! I Highly recommend!! This school for your little ones. 💯👍

★★★★★ — Josie, Jul 2022

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Your first taekwondo class at Ascend Martial Arts

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 Ascend Martial Arts

3730 S McCall Ave, Selma, CA93662

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