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Spirit Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Valley Center, California

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule tkdspirit.online — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (760) 522-1374

Hours

Monday 4:45–8 PM
Tuesday 4:45–8 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday 4:45–8 PM
Saturday Closed
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 Spirit Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 7 mentions

“With complimentary teaching techniques, kids and adults are able to learn with also having fun on the floor.”

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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 Spirit Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

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 9 Google reviews — in their own words.

📘 strong forms & technique 3 mentions

“Instructors praise technique, efforts, efficiency attitude and persistency on their students when they give out their best.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“My son's self confidence, has improved a lot since he started on the program.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 11 mentions

“Aside from his improved strength, speed, and flexibility, he is learning discipline, respect, and developing his self-confidence.”

From the reviews

Our sons have trained at spirit martial arts for almost 2 years and we LOVE everything about our experience there! Miss T and Mr. Jean are so kind and patient with all of their students and do an amazing job balancing fun and discipline during training.

★★★★★ — Tara, Oct 2019

My son's self confidence, has improved a lot since he started on the program. He is very respectful to others and cares for others too. The instructors teach discipline, and respect. They also help children to be perseverant and take pride on their efforts.

★★★★★ — Martha, Oct 2019

Miss. T and Mr. Jean are two of the best. With complimentary teaching techniques, kids and adults are able to learn with also having fun on the floor. Both of my kids earned their black belts here. If you’re looking for a place to learn taekwondo, I highly recommend Spirit Martial Arts.

★★★★★ — Trent, Sep 2023

Spirit Martial Arts is awesome! They are all excellent teachers and really great with the kids. My 8 year old loves his taekwondo time. Aside from his improved strength, speed, and flexibility, he is learning discipline, respect, and developing his self-confidence. I can’t say enough good things about Ms.

★★★★★ — Laura, Mar 2024

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New to taekwondo? Start at Spirit Martial Arts

Spirit Martial Arts 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first taekwondo class at Spirit Martial Arts

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 Spirit Martial Arts

28246 Lilac Rd, Valley Center, CA92082

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