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Salim's Taekwondo Center
3.3 ★★★☆☆ 12 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Carson, 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
- 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule salimtkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 310-522-0007
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30–9 pm |
| Friday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
What students say
“Her knowledge, discipline, respect and confidence were strengthened while in this program.”
From the reviews
Being apart of the Salim team was hands on one of the best decisions we made for our daughter. Her knowledge, discipline, respect and confidence were strengthened while in this program. They are professional and dedicated in all that they do. Definitely give them a try!
This place has helped me grow in taekwondo and in life. Now I'm proud to say that I am a 1st degree black belt after having this experience for the past three years. Mr. Salim, Mrs. Salim, and Mr. Delgadillo are the best instructors I've ever had.
Best taekwondo center in Los Angeles. Mr. Salim is the 1992 Olympic Gold medalist
This is jeush, Mr. Salim and Ms. salim are very great teachers, there is this one kid name JEUSH and he's always goofing off in class bro like he keeps saying 67 and is very autistic *yo JEUSH its not that deep bro. (also this is just a joke)*
New to taekwondo? Start at Salim's Taekwondo Center
Salim's Taekwondo Center 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 Salim's Taekwondo Center
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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