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Family Martial Arts Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Lake Forest, 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 — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule fmackick.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 949-457-6127
Hours
| Monday | 3–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–8 pm |
| Thursday | 3–8 pm |
| Friday | 3–6 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Monica, the owners, have been able to teach Taekwondo with integrity and dedication in a disciplined, respectful and skillful way, and yet making it fun for younger kids.”
Other martial arts here
“We feel very lucky to be part of this school and learn from Master Kim who is really experienced in Taekwondo, Hapkido and Kumdo (Kendo).”
What students say
“Master Kim is awesome and great with kids”
“My daughter has been attending Family Martial Arts Center for 4 years.”
“Grand Master Michael Kim and Master Monica Kim are both caring and dedicated instructors.”
“Monica, the owners, have been able to teach Taekwondo with integrity and dedication in a disciplined, respectful and skillful way, and yet making it fun for younger kids.”
From the reviews
Great place if you are looking for a family friendly school. Master Kim and Mrs. Monica, the owners, have been able to teach Taekwondo with integrity and dedication in a disciplined, respectful and skillful way, and yet making it fun for younger kids.
My daughter has been attending Family Martial Arts Center for 4 years. In that time her poise strength, and self-confidence have all grown immeasurably. FMAC focuses on traditional Taekwondo with its emphasis on integrity, respect, and personal growth and development.
For the new year (2017), I resolved to learn something interesting. Something that could allow me to practice focus. When I was a kid, I practiced Shotokan. I did not progress far enough, so I set out to look for a Shotokan dojo to relearn something I liked.
Master Kim and his team do a great job. The kids have a lot of fun and are progressing well here. Highly recommend FMAC!
Your first taekwondo class at Family Martial Arts 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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