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Larry Ammons Tae Kwon Do/ Karate
4.6 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in San Bernardino, California
Style / system: ITF (Traditional) — 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 — 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (805) 618-8702
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–9 PM |
| Thursday | 12–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I found it amazing that these kids were able to do so much in Tae Kwon Do.”
“I trained by Larry '74-76' 2 1/2 years ITF left red belt black stripe.”
Other martial arts here
“I've coached and trained people in Boxing,international free style wrestling,Judo,Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido for over 28 years.”
“I've coached and trained people in Boxing,international free style wrestling,Judo,Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido for over 28 years.”
“Ay Katie the woman wanted mma but master was talking her out of it because he does tea kwon do, she probably missunderstood that it was tea kwon do he only sale mma gear.”
What students say
“Grand Master Larry Ammons is the best at teaching this great Taekwondo martial art”
“Ay Katie the woman wanted mma but master was talking her out of it because he does tea kwon do, she probably missunderstood that it was tea kwon do he only sale mma gear.”
“In addition to taekwondo he teaches discipline and confidence.”
From the reviews
I’ve been going to Larry Ammons for 23 years. In addition to taekwondo he teaches discipline and confidence. We focus on a lot of kicks but we also do grappling and learning how to get out of certain situations. He helps you build muscle and he also has a vitamin store for the necessary supplements.
Highest ranking black belt (grand master) in SoCal. Get trained by someone who really knows what they're doing. And I love how non-expensive the classes are!
I trained by Larry '74-76' 2 1/2 years ITF left red belt black stripe. I've coached and trained people in Boxing,international free style wrestling,Judo,Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido for over 28 years. Larry was the best I've ever trained under. He was a no non-sense instructor. He pushed you to bring out the best in you.
Ay Katie the woman wanted mma but master was talking her out of it because he does tea kwon do, she probably missunderstood that it was tea kwon do he only sale mma gear. He wanted to talk her out of mma because it's dangerous and he wanted to check if she was good enough to join mma.
New to taekwondo? Start at Larry Ammons Tae Kwon Do/ Karate
Larry Ammons Tae Kwon Do/ Karate 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 Larry Ammons Tae Kwon Do/ Karate
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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