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Mountain Taekwondo

5 ★★★★★ 53 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Mission Viejo, California

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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
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  • Website & schedule mountain-tkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 949-348-2778

Hours

Monday 1 pm–12 am
Tuesday 12–8 am, 1 pm–12 am
Wednesday 12–8 am, 1–8 pm
Thursday 1–8 pm
Friday 1 pm–12 am
Saturday 12–7:30 am, 8:30 am–12 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and tournaments — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Taekwondo classes on the schedule at Mountain Taekwondo, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 33 mentions

“Master Mountain has been a wonderful influence and we look forward to enrolling our other children when they are old enough!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“My son has lots of fun here and learns much more than self defense.”

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Other martial arts here

Taekwondo schools are often multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Mountain Taekwondo — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“My son has lots of fun here and learns much more than self defense.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the school's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want hapkido, karate, or judo alongside your taekwondo, confirm the current schedule with the school.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 53 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 5 mentions

“My daughter has started classes here recently, and Master Mountain is amazing.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 3 mentions

“We've been going since we moved to CA in '22, and its turned into a real fun community for us.”

🧒 strong kids program 6 mentions

“This has been the perfect activity for my daughter, encouraging strength, discipline, positive attitude but also fun.”

certified & recognized school 20 mentions

“Master Mountain has been a wonderful influence and we look forward to enrolling our other children when they are old enough!”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 31 mentions

“His positive attitude is infectious and the lessons she’s learning about discipline and being strong in both mind and body are fantastic.”

From the reviews

Help your child gain better focus and more confidence with Master Mountain. He is energetic and attentive to each child's needs. My child looks forward to his classes and accomplishing each belt series. He's the best in town & amazing with kids of all ages.

★★★★★ — Therese, Sep 2023

We love this place!! Master Mountain is so great. He has taught my boys how to listen, be respectful, and to be patient…on top of tae kwon do!! He is always incorporating life lessons and he cares about all of his students. He treats them like his own kids. He is also pretty funny so makes is fun for parents also!

★★★★★ — Patricia, Aug 2023

Master Mountain is a sensational instructor, and the gym is always clean and tidy. He goes above and beyond to make my son noticed and involved each lesson. I couldn’t be more happy with his classes!

★★★★★ — M, Oct 2023

So happy with our time spent at Mountain Taekwondo! We've been going since we moved to CA in '22, and its turned into a real fun community for us. Master Mountain quickly reached our then-5-year-old daughter - he makes FUN and enjoyable classes and has brought out conscious effort, confidence, and determination to…

★★★★★ — Ken, Nov 2023

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New to taekwondo? Start at Mountain Taekwondo

Mountain Taekwondo 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.

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Your first taekwondo class at Mountain Taekwondo

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.

Taekwondo is a martial art and a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Mountain Taekwondo

26012 Marguerite Pkwy Ste B, Mission Viejo, CA92692

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