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Karate Azteca Tae Kwon DO
4.3 ★★★★☆ 17 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Lynwood, California
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo — 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 →
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 10–13) — 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
- Poomsae & forms forms (poomsae) practice — the patterns at the heart of taekwondo and your belt testing
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule aztecatkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (310) 884-9080
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Not only does my son love it but its a great place where the kids feel safe and comfortable, the Master is great with them.”
What students say
“Not only does my son love it but its a great place where the kids feel safe and comfortable, the Master is great with them.”
“Not only does my son love it but its a great place where the kids feel safe and comfortable, the Master is great with them.”
“Not only does my son love it but its a great place where the kids feel safe and comfortable, the Master is great with them.”
From the reviews
My son loves it. I love how he gets excited every time he has to go. Master and his daughter are just amazing with them, very helpful with kids.
Not only does my son love it but its a great place where the kids feel safe and comfortable, the Master is great with them.
New to taekwondo? Start at Karate Azteca Tae Kwon DO
Karate Azteca Tae Kwon DO 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 Karate Azteca 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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