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Azteca Taekwondo Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Los Angeles, California

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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  • 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
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  • Phone (323) 235-2705

Hours

Monday 8 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–9 PM
Thursday 8 AM–9 PM
Friday 8 AM–9 PM
Saturday 8 AM–9 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 Azteca Taekwondo Center, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 6 mentions

“Perfect place for kids and adults to learn discipline, self control and self defense”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Perfect place for kids and adults to learn discipline, self control and self defense”

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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 Azteca Taekwondo Center — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“Perfect place for kids and adults to learn discipline, self control and self defense”

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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 26 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“Perfect place for kids and adults to learn discipline, self control and self defense”

From the reviews

No doubt I couldn't have done better than to choose Azteca Taekwondo center for my 5 year old it's only been her 3rd month Training and they are amazing with communication and making new rookies moms and kids welcome 🙏 There experience and skills are noticeable since u enroll highly recommend this place to be a…

★★★★★ — Patricia, Mar 2024

Strongly recommend this place. Great master. Perfect place for kids and adults to learn discipline, self control and self defense

★★★★★ — Kelvinn, Oct 2014

Very great experience here. Staff are friendly and they do seem to know their stuff. Would definitely consider bringing my kids here. :)

★★★★★ — Sam, Mar 2018

I have been bringing my son here for the past 2 years. The teachers are great, the rates are great. Overall the environment is a very good one for people of all ages to come ans learn the art.

★★★★★ — Carlos, Jan 2017

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 26 reviews →

New to taekwondo? Start at Azteca Taekwondo Center

Azteca Taekwondo Center comes up as a beginner-friendly school, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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.

Call about beginner classes: (323) 235-2705

Your first taekwondo class at Azteca 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 Azteca Taekwondo Center

4165 S Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA90011

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