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Lima Taekwondo & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
4.4 ★★★★☆ 16 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Culver City, 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 (ages 3–12) — 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule limataekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (310) 391-4950
Hours
| Monday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM–12 PM, 3–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM–12 PM, 3–9 PM |
| Friday | 3–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“All three of our kids have trained here, and our two boys have done both Taekwondo and Jujutsu.”
“It truly feels like being part of a community that wants every child and teenager to succeed.”
“They prepare us for our belt tests and help us in competitions to the best of their abilities.”
Other martial arts here
“Haven't attended this school yet, but as I've researched BJJ classes, I've been incredibly impressed by the responsiveness to my emails.”
What students say
“The owners and Masters genuinely care about every student and have created such a welcoming, family-oriented environment.”
“I joined Lima Taekwondo last year and I have grown so much through the friendly and hardworking community at Lima Taekwondo Martial Arts Academy.”
“My other schools didn’t teach me all the forms/poomsaes for my red belt level, just the kicks, and I was ridiculed for not knowing something I was never taught which is why I left.”
“They prepare us for our belt tests and help us in competitions to the best of their abilities.”
“When I competed for the first time, the master gave me reassurance and many tips to help me win my competition.”
“The facility is always spotless and beautifully maintained, reflecting the pride and care they put into everything they do.”
From the reviews
I had taken classes before at Lima Taekwondo a few yrs back and I had throughly enjoyed my experience there. So- esp because I have more disposable $$ so I couldn't wait to sign up again. AndI took a class yesterday and I wasn't disappointed at all! And especially as the Pandemic winds down..
I joined Lima Taekwondo last year and I have grown so much through the friendly and hardworking community at Lima Taekwondo Martial Arts Academy. Lima Taekwondo provides an excellent environment to train and learn.The masters are friendly and always help me improve to become a better martial artists.
Lima Taekwondo has been an outstanding experience from day one. The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and truly care about helping every student grow, not just in martial arts, but in confidence, discipline, and character.
I’ve been taking adult TKD classes 2 days a week for 3 months after taking a 4 year break and love it. My other schools didn’t teach me all the forms/poomsaes for my red belt level, just the kicks, and I was ridiculed for not knowing something I was never taught which is why I left.
New to taekwondo? Start at Lima Taekwondo & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
Lima Taekwondo & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy 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 Lima Taekwondo & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
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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