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Tae Kwon Do USA

5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Whittier, California

Taekwondo school Olympic / WT Affiliated Kids & teens

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 →

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
  • Website & schedule tkdusawhittier.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (562) 941-4171

The classes they run

Taekwondo classes on the schedule at Tae Kwon Do USA, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 11 mentions

“It has been such an amazing experience in seeing my son's confidence boost, his anxiety decrease, and just the all around positive changes!”

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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 Tae Kwon Do USA — 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 18 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 3 mentions

“I also want to recognize Master Jimmy, who has spent a great deal of time helping my son stay focused, follow directions, and continue improving.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 3 mentions

“The entire staff has been welcoming, supportive, and genuinely invested in the students’ success.”

🧒 strong kids program 5 mentions

“I also want to recognize Master Jimmy, who has spent a great deal of time helping my son stay focused, follow directions, and continue improving.”

certified & recognized school 13 mentions

“Thankfully, Master Kim offers an introductory lesson at a great price that even includes a free uniform.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“Thankfully, Master Kim offers an introductory lesson at a great price that even includes a free uniform.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 9 mentions

“My 6-year-old son has always had a hard time focusing and staying engaged, so I started looking for activities that could help build his attention, confidence, and discipline.”

From the reviews

THANK YOU Master Kim and Instructor Jimmy! My kids behave now, and I owe it all to you!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep up the great work that you do.

★★★★★ — Ray, Jul 2022

Great place ! Clean ,fun & safe environment. Master Kim & staff are very helpful . My child has been attending over 1 year & looks forward to each class .

★★★★★ — Victoria, Apr 2018

Master Kim is great with children. Extremely patient. True TKD. Not karate. This is the place to learn authentic TKD.

★★★★★ — Academic, Mar 2018

Master Kim & Staff are very helpful and daughter loves it there keep up the good work

★★★★★ — Daisy, Apr 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 18 reviews →

Your first taekwondo class at Tae Kwon Do USA

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 Tae Kwon Do USA

15035 Mulberry Dr, Whittier, CA90604

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