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California Elite Tae Kwon Do

4.7 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Palmdale, California

Taekwondo school Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Sparring

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

  • 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
  • Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule calelite-tkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (661) 274-8999

Hours

Monday 5:30–8:30 PM
Tuesday 4:30 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday 5:30–8:30 PM
Thursday 4:30–8:30 PM
Friday 4:30–7:30 PM
Saturday Closed
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 California Elite Tae Kwon Do, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 7 mentions

“Absolutely the best, Master Joshua is so good at what he does, He has an extreme amount of patience with these young Kids.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Along with self-defense, sparring, and other extensive techniques, there is also a considerable amount of morality.”

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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 California Elite Tae Kwon Do — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Along with self-defense, sparring, and other extensive techniques, there is also a considerable amount of morality.”

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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 27 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 3 mentions

“Master Joshua is the best, he is always there for the kids and has a very good and fun teaching technique.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 4 mentions

“Owner is super friendly, I attended under Master Yin, my parents enrolled me in Highschool because I kept getting in fights.”

📘 strong forms & technique 2 mentions

“Along with self-defense, sparring, and other extensive techniques, there is also a considerable amount of morality.”

certified & recognized school 12 mentions

“Watching him gain the discipline and confidence taught by Master Joshua, Barbara, Stephanie and the rest of this wonderful team.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 7 mentions

“Watching him gain the discipline and confidence taught by Master Joshua, Barbara, Stephanie and the rest of this wonderful team.”

From the reviews

Wonderful school, the faculty is very welcoming and starting out is very easy. The master in charge is very talented at teaching this style of martial arts. The hours are very flexible, and they cater to all age groups from little kids to adults.

★★★★★ — Isaiah, Jun 2016

3 and 1/2 years in the making, watching my Son grow in years and personality. Watching him gain the discipline and confidence taught by Master Joshua, Barbara, Stephanie and the rest of this wonderful team. Yins Taekwondo in Palmdale is the best and we are so blessed to be part of this place.

★★★★★ — Sam, Nov 2019

Yins Tae Kwon Do is the best martial arts school around. If you want to grow and become stronger both physically and mentally, while being pushed to do your best, this is the place to go. Master Joshua is skilled at what he does and is a great instructor.

★★★★★ — Stephanie, Jun 2016

My boy enjoys class and he also likes helping other children learn, I live the fact they also learn discipline. Master Joshua is the best, he is always there for the kids and has a very good and fun teaching technique. I will recommend Yin's Tae Kwon Do 100%.

★★★★★ — Alexandra, Sep 2019

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New to taekwondo? Start at California Elite Tae Kwon Do

California Elite Tae Kwon Do 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.

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Your first taekwondo class at California Elite Tae Kwon Do

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 California Elite Tae Kwon Do

2540 E Palmdale Blvd, Palmdale, CA93550

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