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The Martial Way
4.9 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in La Crescenta-Montrose, 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
- Membership memberships run around $195/mo — many schools also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-student rates
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 5–18) — 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule themartialwaykicks.spblive.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (818) 542-6676
Hours
| Monday | 3–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9–11:30 AM, 3–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9–11:30 AM, 3–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 3–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We found this studio because of homeschooling connections for my son (they are an approved vendor with our charter) but then we got my daughter to sign on too.”
“My son love's the demonstration team and cannot wait to start to compete again.”
Other martial arts here
“"I'm truly grateful for the exceptional teaching provided by the team at my karate classes.”
What students say
“Grandmaster Lee has a great sense of humor and is very kind and humble despite his intimidating pedigree in Taekwondo.”
“The most important thing in learning martial arts is family, the family that goes with you to train or the family that you create when you join a studio.”
“My son has gotten so much confidence from doing taekwondo and we became friends with the wonderful family that runs this place.”
“Master Harrison-Lee is such a remarkable and just super cool person and teacher, and she used to be a school teacher as well, and I love how the studio emphasizes character.”
“Why would I write such a long review for a place (I never do this) because simply this studio and the people running it changed my life for the better.”
From the reviews
My son and I have been training at The Martial Way since 2017 and we love it. Great studio to learn and train in with very experienced instructors who are motivating, encouraging and fun!
Nearly 7 years ago we purchased a class series at an Elementary School silent auction. What might have been a 30 day experience for my son, became a 7+ year experience for Mom and son! As I watch my son in class I thought, “one day I’m going to try”...and at the ripe young age of 51 I took my first white belt class.
My son has been training at The Martial Way for 6 years now. I’m so grateful for the Lee Family for all the training, guidance, encouragement and support they have given him and to our family. Jacob has gained skills, strength, agility, self-confidence and discipline. I highly recommend this studio to everyone.
The most important thing in learning martial arts is family, the family that goes with you to train or the family that you create when you join a studio. You will find both of these at The Martial Way.
New to taekwondo? Start at The Martial Way
The Martial Way 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 The Martial Way
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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