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Bibak Taekwondo Academy
5 ★★★★★ 84 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Laguna Hills, California
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo — 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
- 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
- Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bibakacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 949-228-9730
Hours
| Monday | 2–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 2–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 2–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 2–8 pm |
| Friday | 1–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The program is very well-structured, and the instructors do a great job keeping kids engaged while teaching discipline, confidence, and important safety skills.”
“Like many new things, it was intimidating at first - especially as a woman to train with men who have much more experience than me in martial arts.”
“He is dedicated to teaching martial arts not just as a sport, but as a way to build discipline, respect, and self defense skills for kids, youth, and adults.”
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“He is dedicated to teaching martial arts not just as a sport, but as a way to build discipline, respect, and self defense skills for kids, youth, and adults.”
What students say
“Master Bibak and Farzan do a great job preparing students for competition while keeping the training fun and supportive.”
“But Master Bibak and Master Farzan made me feel welcomed and included from Day 1, and I slowly felt more and more comfortable with each class.”
“He creates a supportive atmosphere where children can develop discipline, respect, self-confidence, and strong taekwondo skills while enjoying the learning process.”
“Beyond being a World Champion and an exceptionally skilled martial artist, Coach Mehdi is also an outstanding instructor with extensive experience working with children.”
“The best part is that he’s training with coaches who have Olympic-level achievements,Master Bibak and Master Farzan are both incredibly skilled, kind, and dedicated.”
“The program is very well-structured, and the instructors do a great job keeping kids engaged while teaching discipline, confidence, and important safety skills.”
From the reviews
I’ve been training at Bibak Taekwondo Academy for 1.5 years, and it has truly been an amazing experience. I am now a red belt, and I can confidently say this academy has helped me grow not only in martial arts but also in discipline, confidence, and fitness.
I can't say enough good things about learning taekwondo here. it's been such a huge factor in my fitness journey. Like many new things, it was intimidating at first - especially as a woman to train with men who have much more experience than me in martial arts.
I had the privilege of meeting Master Bibak at Bibak Taekwondo Academy, and it was truly an inspiring experience. He is dedicated to teaching martial arts not just as a sport, but as a way to build discipline, respect, and self defense skills for kids, youth, and adults.
We couldn’t be happier with bibak Taekwondo academy! From day one, master bibak and master farzan have been friendly, professional, and genuinely invested in the kids’ progress. The instructors do an amazing job balancing discipline with fun, making every class something my children look forward to.
New to taekwondo? Start at Bibak Taekwondo Academy
Bibak Taekwondo Academy 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 Bibak Taekwondo Academy
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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