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King's ATA Celebrity Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Santa Monica, California
Part of ATA Martial Arts
Style / system: ATA / Songahm — 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
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 2–18) — 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 kingsmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 310-828-8818
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We tried many but what master King is doing with kids and how much they love his energy and approach is unique and you can not find that anywhere else.”
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What students say
“The environment he and his staff create is supportive, encouraging, and disciplined.”
“We tried many but what master King is doing with kids and how much they love his energy and approach is unique and you can not find that anywhere else.”
“Her focus, discipline, and confidence have improved significantly, and she is genuinely motivated to do her best in class.”
From the reviews
Amazing martial arts studio with a very positive and welcoming environment. You learn a lot in every class, and the instructors are patient, professional, and very supportive, making each class engaging and easy to follow. Perfect for all ages and all experience levels. Highly recommended.
Master King is an exceptional instructor. He is patient, attentive, and truly invested in his students’ growth. My daughter has ADHD, and since starting Taekwondo with him, she has excelled quickly.
We were bringing our son here since he was 3 years old and I need to say that there is no better martial arts classes in LA then this. We tried many but what master King is doing with kids and how much they love his energy and approach is unique and you can not find that anywhere else.
Master King is an inspiring, incredible teacher. He is the perfect balance of power, spirit, and play. He has been an excellent mentor for my 9 year old son. I have also appreciated the community he creates. He is very compassionate and considerate.
New to taekwondo? Start at King's ATA Celebrity Martial Arts
King's ATA Celebrity 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 King's ATA Celebrity 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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