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Saga Taekwondo
5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Lake Forest, 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 4–18) — 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
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- Website & schedule sagataekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 949-987-7333
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“If you're looking for a place where kids grow not only as athletes but as people, Saga Taekwondo is an exceptional choice.”
“My 11 year old daughter took his sparring seminar and has grown tremendously in her sparring skills as well as her confidence!”
“My kids are genuinely learning self-defense skills while progressing through belt levels at a good pace.”
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“My kids are genuinely learning self-defense skills while progressing through belt levels at a good pace.”
What students say
“Master Sa is an incredible instructor and knows what he's doing!”
“While she wasn’t quite ready to start yet, I was so impressed by the quality of the instruction and the welcoming environment created by the Sas that I ended up joining myself.”
“While she wasn’t quite ready to start yet, I was so impressed by the quality of the instruction and the welcoming environment created by the Sas that I ended up joining myself.”
“Highly recommend checking them out especially if you're look to learn sparring techniques from a skilled instructor and his nationally ranked sons!”
“The classes are a great workout, but more importantly, they are technically substantive—I leave every session having actually learned something.”
“Highly recommend checking them out especially if you're look to learn sparring techniques from a skilled instructor and his nationally ranked sons!”
From the reviews
Our family is incredibly grateful for everything Master SA has done for our son. From the beginning, he created an environment where discipline, respect, and encouragement all work together.
Saga Taekwondo is outstanding. Master Sa and the instructors create an environment that is disciplined, encouraging, and highly professional. The competitive sparring team is top-notch, and the training is truly phenomenal. You can see the level of detail and care that goes into developing each student.
My kids have been training at Saga for a few months, and it’s been fantastic. Master Sa and his sons do an excellent job teaching respect and discipline about martial arts. The technical instruction is solid, with age-appropriate breakdown of kicks, blocks, and strikes.
As a parent, I’m very careful about where I send my kids, and Saga Taekwondo has been such a blessing for our family. Master Sa is truly passionate and cares deeply about each child’s growth - not just in Taekwondo, but in confidence, focus, and character. You can feel how much heart he puts into every class.
New to taekwondo? Start at Saga Taekwondo
Saga Taekwondo 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 Saga 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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