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Lima Taekwondo & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
4.2 ★★★★☆ 13 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Harbor 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
- 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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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) 530-0777
Hours
| Monday | 3–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–8 PM |
| Thursday | 3–8 PM |
| Friday | 3–8 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has ADHD and martial arts is helping him to focus and have a better discipline.”
“The women's only jiu jitsu classes are a wonderful place for girls and women to learn self defense, boost confidence, and of course, learn jiu jitsu.”
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“I absolutely love my weekly only women's jiu jitsu classes.”
“The women's only jiu jitsu classes are a wonderful place for girls and women to learn self defense, boost confidence, and of course, learn jiu jitsu.”
What students say
“They are highly supportive of any customer feedback with confidence and offer support for us in advancement to our best potential.”
“I absolutely love my weekly only women's jiu jitsu classes.”
“The women's only jiu jitsu classes are a wonderful place for girls and women to learn self defense, boost confidence, and of course, learn jiu jitsu.”
From the reviews
I highly recommend Lima Taekwondo . They are highly supportive of any customer feedback with confidence and offer support for us in advancement to our best potential. Their foundation is rooted in experience since 1979 and it shows in their communication, solutions, and what they offer.
I absolutely love my weekly only women's jiu jitsu classes. The instructors are really patient and knowledgeable, the class environment is nurturing and welcoming. The women's only jiu jitsu classes are a wonderful place for girls and women to learn self defense, boost confidence, and of course, learn jiu jitsu.
I am a new member here. My son has ADHD and martial arts is helping him to focus and have a better discipline. The instructors take their time to help the students. I am very happy with this studio. I highly recommend!
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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