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International Tae Kwon DO
5 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Gardena, California
Plan your first class
- 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
- Phone (310) 769-6105
The classes they run
“My son who is Autistic and High functioning deals with social and emotional setbacks that targets him towards being bullied and antagonized by his peers.”
“Gym is clean, easy parking, simple & organized process for sign up, payment, and belt tests.”
What students say
“Master Chung is amazing with teaching not only martial arts, but also discipline, respect of parents, and taking personal responsibility.”
“Master Chung has been in my family life since 2019 and as an Autism family it is crucial and mandatory that the creation of a trusting support system be put in place.”
“Master Chung has been in my family life since 2019 and as an Autism family it is crucial and mandatory that the creation of a trusting support system be put in place.”
“Master Chung is amazing with teaching not only martial arts, but also discipline, respect of parents, and taking personal responsibility.”
From the reviews
Master Chung is wonderful!! I have been training with him for years and I highly recommend him for all ages!
Truly the best TKD gym I’ve ever been to. Master Chung is amazing with teaching not only martial arts, but also discipline, respect of parents, and taking personal responsibility. My son’s behavior and maturity has improved exponentially.
En estos tres años es la mejor forma de vida que he pasado, mi hijo Ángel ya es cinta negra, mi hijo Alexander es cinta verde y yo una madre muy orgullosa y satisfecha , el Master Bong Jin Chung es el mejor
Excellent location to develop skills for a child! It is organized and Master Chung is fantastic!!
New to taekwondo? Start at International Tae Kwon DO
International Tae Kwon DO 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 International Tae Kwon DO
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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