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S.H. Hong Taekwondo Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Santa Maria, 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 4–12) — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule shhongtaekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (805) 347-0006
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 3:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 3:30–8 PM |
| Friday | 3:30–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 PM–12 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Great place for kids and young adults to develop self discipline, confidence and gritt.”
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What students say
“Great place for kids and young adults to develop self discipline, confidence and gritt.”
From the reviews
Great place for kids and young adults to develop self discipline, confidence and gritt. If you look at the students who have been practicing here for a few years you will notice a higher level of athleticism that is less common to see at other TKD schools.
Very professional instructors and my granddaughter loves the classes! She h become stronger and is helping with chores and does her homework because she says it's part of the instructions!! Thank you Master Hong!
Your first taekwondo class at S.H. Hong Taekwondo 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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