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Discovery Tae Kwon Do Training Center

5 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Watsonville, California

Taekwondo school Kids & teens Competition team

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  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
  • Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
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  • Phone (831) 521-5888

Hours

Monday 4–9:30 PM
Tuesday 4–9:30 PM
Wednesday 4–9:30 PM
Thursday 4–9:30 PM
Friday 4–9:30 PM
Saturday 7:30 AM–2 PM
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 Discovery Tae Kwon Do Training Center, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 17 mentions

“Master Walter has played a pivotal role in helping my son overcome his social anxiety and shyness.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“A big bonus is that my son is also learning self-defense.”

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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 Discovery Tae Kwon Do Training Center — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“A big bonus is that my son is also learning self-defense.”

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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 16 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 3 mentions

“teacher (walter Monroy) is an amazing instructor and I can tell he has positive pride in his craft!”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 4 mentions

“Discovery Taekwondo Training Center in Watsonville has been a blessing to my family.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“If you’re looking for a place where your child can have fun, but also learn respect and values, this is it.”

certified & recognized school 7 mentions

“Master Walter and his family are incredibly welcoming and friendly, always greeting you with a smile.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 10 mentions

“From body coordination to how to follow instructions and how to work as a team and build their self confidence.”

From the reviews

This is a good place to bring your toddlers to learn and use all that energy out in a positive way and a very good instructor as well.absolutely love this place👍💞👍🙌💪 one happy momma

★★★★★ — Ana, Dec 2017

The instructor is very patient with the kids. Such a good place for children to learn many things. From body coordination to how to follow instructions and how to work as a team and build their self confidence. Strongly recommend...

★★★★★ — Lucy, Dec 2022

Discovery Taekwondo Training Center in Watsonville has been a blessing to my family. Master Walter and his family are incredibly welcoming and friendly, always greeting you with a smile. Master Walter has played a pivotal role in helping my son overcome his social anxiety and shyness.

★★★★★ — Giselle, Oct 2025

I absolutely recommend Master Walter. He should be recognized as Tae Kwon Do champion in CA and even nationally. He conducts himself professionally. He has the ability to assess the need of each kid and provide personalized instruction. Kids get a good workout, improve their coordination, and learn good discipline.

★★★★★ — Lucia, Oct 2020

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Your first taekwondo class at Discovery Tae Kwon Do Training 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.

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 Discovery Tae Kwon Do Training Center

23 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA95076

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