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Excel Taekwondo Academy
5 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Upland, California
Plan your first class
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- 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 ·
- Phone +1 909-920-0222
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 1–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 1–8 pm |
| Thursday | 1–8 pm |
| Friday | 1–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We love Master Kim, he is truly a master teacher and knows just how to be entertaining and fun while instilling discipline and helping the kids master all the techniques.”
“Love the one on one that Master Kim gives to his students.”
“The way of life including Taekwondo, self defense, and more”
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“The way of life including Taekwondo, self defense, and more”
What students say
“Master kim is the best!! really patient and professional my kind love the class”
“It’s a true family atmosphere where students learn not just martial arts, but also valuable life skills like respect and confidence.”
“We love Master Kim, he is truly a master teacher and knows just how to be entertaining and fun while instilling discipline and helping the kids master all the techniques.”
“He takes the time to break things down until my son gets it, and seeing his confidence grow has meant so much to us.”
“We love Master Kim, he is truly a master teacher and knows just how to be entertaining and fun while instilling discipline and helping the kids master all the techniques.”
“We love Master Kim, he is truly a master teacher and knows just how to be entertaining and fun while instilling discipline and helping the kids master all the techniques.”
From the reviews
We love Excel Taekwondo Academy!! My older son started his martial arts journey here less than a year ago and within a year, all four of us are students at different belt levels here.
We LOVE Excel Taekwondo and Master Kim! Our son is learning valuable self defense techniques...but more importantly, he is learning invaluable life lessons. Master Kim imparts his wisdom each class....I even take notes and have a "Master Kim Wisdom" notepad in my phone.
My son and daughter have been consistently attending Excel Taekwondo Academy and we could not be happier! They refuse to miss a class and have gained so much respect for Master Kim & his teachings. Through this martial arts journey they have shown more confidence, strength & much more focus.
We love Excel Taekwondo Academy in Upland. My son has been with Master Kim for almost 2 years. Master Kim is great with the kids. He is strick, but keep things fun at the same time. My son is showing more confidence there and at school. Thank you!
Your first taekwondo class at Excel Taekwondo Academy
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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