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Tae Ryong Taekwondo School Los Angeles
5 ★★★★★ 112 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Los Angeles, California
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
- 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
- Poomsae & forms forms (poomsae) practice — the patterns at the heart of taekwondo and your belt testing
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule trtkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 310-773-9508
Hours
| Monday | 9:30–11:30 am, 3–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30–11:30 am, 3–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 3–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30–11:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My child really enjoys the classes; she loves spending time outside class practicing and learning the curriculum in order to improve.”
“The instructors are fantastic - shout out to Master Hoyle who always brings incredible energy to the Little Dragons!”
“My favorite things are breaking boards, poomsae, and sparring!”
“The Olympic style of Taekwondo (World Taekwondo) taught here offers a great mix of curriculum, forms, and sparring with some fun specialty classes included.”
“The Olympic style of Taekwondo (World Taekwondo) taught here offers a great mix of curriculum, forms, and sparring with some fun specialty classes included.”
“My favorite things are breaking boards, poomsae, and sparring!”
“The education at this studio doesn’t merely teach self defense skills.”
“The white belt test/ceremony was truly special and boosted my son’s confidence immensely.”
Other martial arts here
“The education at this studio doesn’t merely teach self defense skills.”
What students say
“Master H is an incredible instructor—patient, encouraging, and truly dedicated to helping each student grow.”
“Further, it helps not only children, but people of all ages develop the patience, discipline and motivation to achieve their goals!”
“My favorite is the TaeRyong Cup because it feels like a friendly competition with the TaeRyong family - you always learn something whether you win or lose.”
“The Olympic style of Taekwondo (World Taekwondo) taught here offers a great mix of curriculum, forms, and sparring with some fun specialty classes included.”
“My child really enjoys the classes; she loves spending time outside class practicing and learning the curriculum in order to improve.”
“Tournaments are a meaningful part of the experience, giving students something to work toward and a real sense of achievement.”
From the reviews
Excellent studio! Master Hutchinson does a fantastic job teaching students of all ages and abilities. The Olympic style of Taekwondo (World Taekwondo) taught here offers a great mix of curriculum, forms, and sparring with some fun specialty classes included.
I am a grandmother who has been supporting eight grandchildren from three different families in their quest for excellence at the Tae Ryong Studio in Westwood for the past eight years.
Tae Ryong Westwood is a great taekwondo school with a welcoming, supportive atmosphere. There’s a genuine sense of community, and it’s easy to feel comfortable and included from the start.
Review from my 9yo son: I have been coming to TaeRyong Taekwondo Westwood studio for the past 5 years, and my mum and my brother joined as well. The studio is great for both kids and adults. There are awesome opportunities to compete even when you’re young.
New to taekwondo? Start at Tae Ryong Taekwondo School Los Angeles
Tae Ryong Taekwondo School Los Angeles 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.
Your first taekwondo class at Tae Ryong Taekwondo School Los Angeles
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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