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Candal's Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Stanton, California
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 candalbjj.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 714-262-9588
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter Natasha started with him when she was 5, she is now 13 and his training has given her confidence, and has shown her that nothing is impossible.”
“I have been taking the adult BJJ classes at Candal’s for about 2 years and taken a handful of private lessons.”
“Lol almost a 1stop shop for self defense and the people are cool too lol”
Other martial arts here
“I started my BJJ training under him 10+ years ago, and believe he had around 20-30+ years of martial arts experience already at that point.”
“I just joined 2 months with no previous kick boxing experience and I'm having the time of my life working out with master Victor.”
“Lol almost a 1stop shop for self defense and the people are cool too lol”
What students say
“Professor Victor is a very experienced and knowledgeable instructor who really loves what he does.”
“Professor Victor is extremely knowledgeable and fosters a great gym community where everyone is welcoming and helpful.”
“He great at teaching and everyone attending the classes is friendly so i was never worried about getting hurt and also getting pointers from everyone else learning the class.”
“I just joined 2 months with no previous kick boxing experience and I'm having the time of my life working out with master Victor.”
“My daughter Natasha started with him when she was 5, she is now 13 and his training has given her confidence, and has shown her that nothing is impossible.”
From the reviews
I have been a student of Master Victor Candal for about 8 years and my sons have been coming to his class for 10 years. As soon as you walk in you can see that this gym is like a family we all train together and create long friendships we all support one another no ego.
I started training here about 4 months ago with no type of martial arts experience, and I have been loving it so far. I'm a slow learner but everyone has been patient, teaches very well, and has been kind. Master Victor is a great teacher with positive energy and i recommend this place to train!
I have been training both Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai at Candal's for three months and the experience has been great. On top of that, I have lost 46 pounds in the three months since I joined this gym. Professor Victor is a very experienced and knowledgeable instructor who really loves what he does.
Victor is both a wonderful human being & great martial arts instructor. The environment that he fosters at his school is very welcoming & he treats everyone like they’re family from the moment he meets them; this is something that I haven’t experienced at any other school.
New to taekwondo? Start at Candal's Martial Arts
Candal's Martial Arts 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.
Your first taekwondo class at Candal's 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.
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