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K.S. Choi Palos Verdes Tae Kwon Do Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 51 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Rolling Hills Estates, California
Style / system: ITF (Traditional) · Olympic / World Taekwondo · Kukkiwon-certified — based on the school's own site and student reviews. Taekwondo systems (Olympic/World Taekwondo, ITF, and ATA/Songahm) differ in forms, sparring rules, and tournaments; if lineage matters to you, confirm it with the school. ATA vs WT vs ITF, explained →
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's taekwondo classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Poomsae & forms forms (poomsae) practice — the patterns at the heart of taekwondo and your belt testing
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kschoipvtkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 310-377-1337
Hours
| Monday | 1–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 1–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 1–8 pm |
| Thursday | 1–8 pm |
| Friday | 1–7 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Whether it’s the head instructors or junior instructors, every team member brings years of experience from their training and competitions, which truly shines in every class.”
“We have been going for three years, and both our son and daughter achieved their black belts and joined the competition team for both forms (Poomsae) and sparring.”
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What students say
“If you’re looking for a place that offers both elite instruction and a wonderful community, this is it!”
“The families here are welcoming and supportive, creating an environment where students and parents alike feel part of something special.”
“We were looking for a family-oriented studio that also offered opportunities for local, state, and national competitions if our daughter decided to pursue them.”
“The staff and fellow parents create a warm and inclusive environment where students can thrive, form friendships, and learn important values such as respect and camaraderie.”
“My daughter has absolutely loved her time here — she’s grown tremendously in skill, confidence, and friendships.”
“Whether it’s the head instructors or junior instructors, every team member brings years of experience from their training and competitions, which truly shines in every class.”
From the reviews
Our son is 5 yrs old and has been enrolled here for the last 7 mos. We have been very impressed by the training. They teach not just martial art but a culture of respect, camaraderie, and discipline. Master Danny Choi is also a master at dealing with the little ones, setting challenging goals that are achievable.
I cannot speak highly enough of K.S. Choi Taekwondo! The Masters at this school are truly exceptional, demonstrating their expertise, dedication, and passion for Taekwondo in every class.
Our 2 children have been training with Master Danny Choi for about a year. In just this short period they have improved, not just in the art of taekwondo, but also in character, which is priceless in my book.
I have signed my boy up for numerous afterschool programs, soccer, basketball, fencing, golf, swimming… you name it. He ended up quitting all of them after a few months. He was bored and couldn’t concentrate. The coaches were frustrated with him.
New to taekwondo? Start at K.S. Choi Palos Verdes Tae Kwon Do Center
K.S. Choi Palos Verdes Tae Kwon Do Center 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 K.S. Choi Palos Verdes Tae Kwon Do 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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