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Hyun Kang Taekwondo
5 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Solana Beach, 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
- 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 — 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule solanabeachtaekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 714-249-8094
Hours
| Monday | 12–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–7 pm |
| Thursday | 12–7 pm |
| Friday | 12–7 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I honestly cannot believe my daughter is already able to break boards with her hands now!”
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What students say
“Master kang is amazing with kids .”
“Master Hyun is a truly exceptional teacher; he is incredibly strong yet remarkably friendly, and the way he treats and mentors everyone in his classrooms is inspiring.”
“Master Hyun is a truly exceptional teacher; he is incredibly strong yet remarkably friendly, and the way he treats and mentors everyone in his classrooms is inspiring.”
“He teaches important values such as discipline, respect, kindness, and humbleness in addition to the physical fitness aspect of martial arts.”
From the reviews
Our son has grown up in this studio, achieved third degree blackbelt from an exceptional teacher Hyun Kang. If you are looking for a practice that teaches self discipline, respect, and responsibility this studio is for you.
One of the Best Martial art master in the world. Join him and find out what is the life of skills and knowlege.
We have had an absolutely wonderful experience with Hyun Kang Taekwondo. Master Hyun is a truly exceptional teacher; he is incredibly strong yet remarkably friendly, and the way he treats and mentors everyone in his classrooms is inspiring.
Master Kang is an outstanding teacher. I've been going to his studio for almost thirteen years now. He teaches important values such as discipline, respect, kindness, and humbleness in addition to the physical fitness aspect of martial arts.
New to taekwondo? Start at Hyun Kang Taekwondo
Hyun Kang Taekwondo 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 Hyun Kang Taekwondo
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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