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Progression Taekwondo
5 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Los Angeles, California
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo — 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 →
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
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Poomsae & forms forms (poomsae) practice — the patterns at the heart of taekwondo and your belt testing
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule progressiontkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 424-977-9260
Hours
| Monday | 3–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 3–8 pm |
| Saturday | 7–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Not only has my child learned taekwondo techniques, but they've also absorbed valuable lessons in discipline and respectful social interaction.”
“From pre-school through elementary school, middle and high school, Master Lee continues to teach taekwondo and life skills throughout.”
“whether their passion is Sparring, Poomsae or even weapons.”
“I have trained in Taekwondo for over 20 years, and competed on the collegiate and national level in Olympic style sparring.”
“I have trained in Taekwondo for over 20 years, and competed on the collegiate and national level in Olympic style sparring.”
“My kid just completed her first belt test and felt very accomplished.”
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What students say
“Master Lee is an amazing instructor and makes the class environment fun for the kids while teaching them discipline and listening skills as well.”
“He gets them excited to go to class (even when they’re going 5-6 times a week) We’ve found a community here with the other parents.”
“Not only has my child learned taekwondo techniques, but they've also absorbed valuable lessons in discipline and respectful social interaction.”
“I have watched my kids grow and thrive under Master Lee's combination of Guidance, and Discipline.”
“I have trained in Taekwondo for over 20 years, and competed on the collegiate and national level in Olympic style sparring.”
“She has been with Master Lee for almost 3 years and she learned so much about endurance, persistence and hard work through training with Master Lee.”
From the reviews
Not just an incredible place to train, but an incredible community as well! My kids have trained with Master Lee for 9 years, and I have trained with the moms for years as well. Highly, highly recommend - for the whole family!!
Progression Taekwondo is the best! Master Lee is professional, motivating, nice, and great with kids! My two sons have learned valuable skills and their self-confidence has increased tremendously. I highly recommend it!
A+ Awesome! Master Lee is wonderful with the kids. He teaches in a fun but disciplined way and the impact has been really noticeable in my 6 year old son. The family atmosphere is great! A must-try for boys and girls.
Best Taekwondo studio!! The owner/coach makes it so fun for the little ones. The kids not only learn Taekwondo but how to be a better person. If you want a village to help raise your kid, this is the place to be.
New to taekwondo? Start at Progression Taekwondo
Progression 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.
Your first taekwondo class at Progression 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.
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