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CA. TaeKwonDo / Martial Arts / 태권도 / 跆拳道 / テコンドー / тхэквондо
5 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Lake Forest, 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule infocatkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (949) 461-7898
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Having studied and having taught Taekwondo part-time in several countries, it was difficult to find the right Taekwondo studio for my son.”
“His current schedule and studio works great for new kids as it enables more 1-on-1 / focused teachings.”
“And the pricing is fair, as opposed to other places that have more expensive belt tests more often.”
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What students say
“Master Choi is amazing—he knows how to work with all kinds of personalities, strengths, and weaknesses.”
“He encourages kids in every aspect and is very friendly and patient with his students.”
“My son has really grown in confidence and leadership since starting here, and he's made some wonderful friends.”
“Our 7 Year old son has been attending taekwondo for almost a year with Master Choi and this is one of his absolute favorite after school activities!”
“Master Choi provides a healthy and fun environment for the kids and teaches them handwork, respect, discipline, and confidence.”
From the reviews
Our son has been taking taekwondo under Master Choi for many years, and loves the classes!!! Master Choi makes it very entertaining and educational for all ages. 5 Stars!
My family began attending CA.TaeKwonDo, in May of 2023. Master Choi focuses on discipline and respect through the art of Taekwondo. His humor and intruction keep the children engaged.
We absolutely love this Taekwondo studio! It’s a small space, but Master Choi brings so much energy and creativity to every class. He teaches in a different, fun way each time, so it never gets boring. We tried a trial class at a much bigger Taekwondo school in Irvine, but my son (6yr old) preferred this place by far.
We love CA Taekwondo! My son started here almost a year ago, before that he was at another studio with much larger class sizes. It’s a lot more personalized here and I could see the difference right away in how much my 5 yo son was learning compared to the larger studio he was at before.
New to taekwondo? Start at CA. TaeKwonDo / Martial Arts / 태권도 / 跆拳道 / テコンドー / тхэквондо
CA. TaeKwonDo / Martial Arts / 태권도 / 跆拳道 / テコンドー / тхэквондо 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 CA. TaeKwonDo / Martial Arts / 태권도 / 跆拳道 / テコンドー / тхэквондо
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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