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House of Discipline

4.7 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Spring Valley, California

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most schools welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 3–17) — 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
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  • Website & schedule martialartssandiegoca.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 619-697-6475

Hours

Monday 4–8:30 pm
Tuesday 4–8:30 pm
Wednesday 4–8:30 pm
Thursday 4–8:30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
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 House of Discipline, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 22 mentions

“I found it very affordable for my two kids and myself to train here compared to everywhere else I’ve looked into as well as the variety of martial art forms they teach.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“This is a place of growth, of learning, of guidance, where life lessons are expressed, and self defense is taught.”

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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 House of Discipline — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“This is a place of growth, of learning, of guidance, where life lessons are expressed, and self defense is taught.”

Other schools that also teach self-defense →

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 28 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 2 mentions

“Thank you Mr De LaRose is a excellent instructor/teacher and staff.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 7 mentions

“The staff are amazing and passionate in their craft and I really appreciate that this is a family/veteran business.”

📘 strong forms & technique 2 mentions

“I found it very affordable for my two kids and myself to train here compared to everywhere else I’ve looked into as well as the variety of martial art forms they teach.”

great workout & conditioning 2 mentions

“My son has lost weight, gained muscle and can defend himself should he ever need too.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“If you’re looking for a place for your child to learn self discipline and build self confidence this is the place.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 3 mentions

“I found it very affordable for my two kids and myself to train here compared to everywhere else I’ve looked into as well as the variety of martial art forms they teach.”

From the reviews

Our Experience has been one of Respect and Welcoming! I wish I could give them (HoD) 10 stars. 1st- In the past We tried to enroll our kid in swimming lessons, we made it clear about his special need, and ended up dropping them, because they would berate my child and made us feel unwelcome.

★★★★★ — Joe, Sep 2023

KOD is an amazing place to train for all ages and experience levels. From little kiddos to adults, this is definitely a place I would recommend coming to. I found it very affordable for my two kids and myself to train here compared to everywhere else I’ve looked into as well as the variety of martial art forms they…

★★★★★ — Iris, Oct 2024

The House of Discipline has been a blessing to me and my family. I started off enrolling my daughter in the evening class with Mr. De La Rosa. She hated it. She cried every night for about 2 weeks. So I then joined his early morning 8am women's workout class, to show my daughter it wasn't that bad.

★★★★★ — Neshea, Feb 2025

Best martial arts program hands down. My 11 yr old daughter is coming home excited to practice & show me new techniques & moves she learned. The school has convenient practice times and the staff is helpful. My daughter started 2 months ago and we will continue month after month as long as she enjoys herself.

★★★★★ — Jeffrey, Nov 2017

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New to taekwondo? Start at House of Discipline

House of Discipline 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first taekwondo class at House of Discipline

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 House of Discipline

637 Sweetwater Rd, Spring Valley, CA91977

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