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Martial Arts USA
4.7 ★★★★★ 63 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Huntington Beach, California
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 — 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 hbmartialartsusa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 714-335-5384
Hours
| Monday | 3–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–8 pm |
| Thursday | 3–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Martial Arts USA is such a special place and I will be forever grateful to Master Kim for being such an important part of my son growing into the special man he is today.”
“Not only did they learn about self defense but they also learned about humility, respect, integrity, honesty, courage, self control, and confidence.”
Other martial arts here
“Master Kim and Instructor Anderson also host an 8 week intense kickboxing class that my wife and I attend twice a week.”
“Not only did they learn about self defense but they also learned about humility, respect, integrity, honesty, courage, self control, and confidence.”
What students say
“Instructor Shaun is amazing teacher and teaches in a way it makes it fun for everyone but also very stern.”
“The instructors are knowledgeable, engaging and empathetic with all ages and skills which I really value.”
“There are not enough adjectives to adequately express how grateful I am to Martial Art USA for what they’ve given to our family.”
“Whether it be individualized form adjustments, enhancing focus and listening skills, confidence, or working as a team - the kids can achieve success at their own pace.”
“I have seen an improvement in my son's ability to focus as well as his willingness to persevere through difficulty situations.”
“Master Kim, Instructor Anderson, and Instructor Therrien all have their own individual ways of mentoring the kids but blend well for a balanced yet assertive class environment.”
From the reviews
My son has started at Martial Arts over a year ago. I was looking for a positive outlet for him after he was diagnosed with ADHD/moderate autism. And we found the perfect fit here!
My husband and I wanted to enroll our daughter (6) and son (8) into a Martial Arts class to keep them active for their summer vacation. We had read all the great reviews and saw they had an offer for 4 weeks with a uniform included, of course we enrolled them.
This place is amazing with people of all ages, but especially kids. My daughter started practicing taekwondo at martial arts USA about four years ago the transformation in discipline and confidence has been remarkable.
We had the privilege of spending time with Instructor Anderson during a special summer session. He is a very patient instructor, not only teaching my son the basics of Tai Kwon Do, but also about respect and focus. He also supervises many other instructors who assist with the classes.
New to taekwondo? Start at Martial Arts USA
Martial Arts USA 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 Martial Arts USA
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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🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site