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Elite Tae Kwon Do Academy/SDTC
5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in San Diego, 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule elitetkd-sdtc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (858) 485-1802
Hours
| Monday | 12–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–8 PM |
| Thursday | 12–8 PM |
| Friday | 12–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son’s Taekwondo skills have improved significantly under Master Kim.”
What students say
“Master Kim, is the best Taekwondo instructor.”
“Master Kim is highly effective, empathetic, and skilled in not only Taekwondo but also in teaching pupils.”
From the reviews
The studio is incredibly large, clean, and open. Master Kim is highly effective, empathetic, and skilled in not only Taekwondo but also in teaching pupils. Master Kim works very hard and provides personal attention to everyone. My son’s Taekwondo skills have improved significantly under Master Kim.
This is a great Academy. Master Kim, is the best Taekwondo instructor. He teaches me and I am blind and have autism. His patience is remarkable. I am about to take my first test 10/4/2023 to obtain my brown belt.
We had a really great experience doing Taekwondo with my family. Master Kim was the great master very nice. The place is amazing and also the Master instructors. I highly recommend this place.
New to taekwondo? Start at Elite Tae Kwon Do Academy/SDTC
Elite Tae Kwon Do Academy/SDTC 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 Elite Tae Kwon Do Academy/SDTC
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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