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Ideal Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in San Gabriel, California
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule idealmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 626-940-4367
Hours
| Monday | 2–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 2–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 2–8 pm |
| Thursday | 2–8 pm |
| Friday | 3–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son and daughter have been attending Ideal Martial Arts for over a year now, and I always say it’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.”
“I want my kid to learn discipline, respect, and self defense.”
“We have never seen her study and practice so hard for anything, especially for her belt tests.”
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“I want my kid to learn discipline, respect, and self defense.”
What students say
“Master Van and Master Nick are amazing instructors and would definitely recommend this studio!”
“They keep individuals of all ages deeply engaged and I can tell that the masters all care about each student's mastery of the art as well as their personal inner growth.”
“The masters have created a welcoming culture built on respect, discipline, teamwork, and fun - exactly the kind of environment kids enjoy and thrive in.”
“Master David, Master Van, Master Johnny have taught my daughter to be respectful,confident and excited in learning taekwondo.”
“Master David, Master Van, and Master Johnny have been a huge help on teaching our daughter to be attentive and have fun learning taekwondo.”
“They know how to engage the students in a way that is fun while providing enough structure and discipline to support their individual skill growth.”
From the reviews
Our daughter joined the classes at 4 years old, she is now 5 and we can see some amazing skills she's taking home each class. Not only has this been great for her social skills, but it has also helped her focus at home + have some more control over her overall balance.
The Masters here are exceptional! They are highly skilled and experienced in taekwondo and have a genuine passion for teaching and guiding their students. Their ability to strike the perfect balance between discipline and encouragement creates a supportive environment. I wholeheartedly recommend Ideal Martial Arts!
My son has become more disciplined and confident since he started learning taekwondo here. He loves learning taekwondo. The teachers here are very kind and caring. 😃
"I joined Ideal Martial Arts about three months ago, and I’ve already seen so much growth in my son. I can see how he now pushes himself, especially in the things that don’t come easy to him, and he genuinely tries to improve every day. After each class, he walks out feeling strong and proud of himself.
New to taekwondo? Start at Ideal Martial Arts
Ideal Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly school, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 Ideal Martial Arts
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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