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Master Bang's Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 111 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Bakersfield, 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 (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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule masterbangma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 661-589-5425
Hours
| Monday | 2:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–12 pm, 2:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 2:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–12 pm, 2:30–9 pm |
| Friday | 2:30–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Investing in your children’s growth—both mentally and physically—is one of the best decisions you can make, and this program makes that investment so worth it.”
“They’ve also taught her self defense techniques and taekwondo skills.”
“Grandmaster Bang is also amazing with his philosophy on life, attendance at every belt graduation and attention to detail.”
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“They’ve also taught her self defense techniques and taekwondo skills.”
What students say
“Grandmaster Bang and the instructors Jared, Master Smith, Master Patel, and Gina are all great, they all make you feel welcome.”
“I encourage any family out there with a child on the spectrum to join its a great experience for them to learn discipline, growth, personal development, and overall well-being.”
“Grandmaster Bang is also amazing with his philosophy on life, attendance at every belt graduation and attention to detail.”
“Instructors make it fun while teaching your kids good manners and also excel in confidence!”
“Grandmaster Bang and the instructors Jared, Master Smith, Master Patel, and Gina are all great, they all make you feel welcome.”
“Investing in your children’s growth—both mentally and physically—is one of the best decisions you can make, and this program makes that investment so worth it.”
From the reviews
LOVE this studio! Grand Master Bang, Master Sons, and Master Bang are so great with the kids. All the masters and instructors really care for each kid and their growing knowledge, not just with Taekwondo but with all aspects of life. Could not recommend this place more.
It all started in June 2023 when we got our son Aidan who has autism into another sport. We were skeptical at first and didn't know if it would work out. And after two years my son is now a green belt.
Our experience at TaeRyong has been great! My daughter has been attending this school for a year now and she loves it just as much as the first day. She’s always excited to attend practice. She’s learned to be respectful, disciplined, focused and confident.
AMAZING taekwondo school for both kids and adults! Love the dedication all the instructors have for all the students. They really go the extra mile to make learning here fun and exciting!
New to taekwondo? Start at Master Bang's Martial Arts
Master Bang's Martial Arts 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 Master Bang's 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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