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David Kang's Taekwondo Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Rancho Santa Margarita, 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
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 4–12) — 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 dktaekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 949-391-9418
Hours
| Monday | 3–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–8 pm |
| Thursday | 3–8 pm |
| Friday | 3–6:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It's been awesome to see my kid actually picking up a little discipline and getting better at listening to instructions and following directions”
“He genuinely cares about his students, gives them one on one attention, and his team is able to work with students of all ages.”
“His program teaches children discipline and respect, both inside the training facility and outside in the real world.”
Other martial arts here
“In addition, the program also emphasizes a structured system of gaining strength (both physical and mental) and self defense.”
What students say
“Master Kang has great leadership skills as he knows how to motivate kids, and adults, into this program.”
“He genuinely cares about his students, gives them one on one attention, and his team is able to work with students of all ages.”
“He teaches values that go far beyond martial arts — honesty, respect for parents and family, kindness toward friends, discipline, and self-confidence.”
“It's been awesome to see my kid actually picking up a little discipline and getting better at listening to instructions and following directions”
“Master Kang has also taken time out of his busy schedule to train my son for his first competition (and he took first place in his division!”
“Master Kang and the other instructors are amazing, they teach the students with passion and caring for the benefits of your child.”
From the reviews
We are truly grateful for my son Raman Zohouri’s Taekwondo instructor master David Kang. He is not only an excellent and highly skilled teacher, but also a very kind, patient, and respectful mentor. Beyond teaching Taekwondo professionally, he genuinely cares about helping children grow into better individuals.
Master Kang and his staff are amazing! I have seen such a positive change in my son since starting his taekwondo classes. In only a few short months, my son's confidence and attitude has improved.
Our children have been attending David Kang's Taekwondo center for a total of four years now. His program teaches children discipline and respect, both inside the training facility and outside in the real world.
My son and I are students of Master Kang and have really loved being part of the Taekwondo studio. Master Kang has created a fun atmosphere where all the parents are enjoying activities with their kids as well as getting to interact with the other parents.
New to taekwondo? Start at David Kang's Taekwondo Center
David Kang's 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.
Your first taekwondo class at David Kang's 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.
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