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Tom Vo’s Taekwondo
5 ★★★★★ 79 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Fountain Valley, 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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 fountainvalleytkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (714) 325-4404
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8 PM |
| Friday | 4–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The positive impact of Tom Vo Taekwondo extends beyond the studio, seamlessly integrating into my kids' daily lives.”
“Who would think a tiny, little 8 year old girl can lead a whole class on how to do warm up, or poomse?”
“With this new goal, I knew we would need to step up his training and looked into private lessons to fine tune his technique.”
“In the beginning, I simply wanted her to learn self-defense.”
“The tournaments, belt tests and all the fun activities he organizes are amazing and always with the purpose of helping our kids grow physically and mentally.”
Other martial arts here
“In the beginning, I simply wanted her to learn self-defense.”
What students say
“Master Vo and his great instructors teach our kids how to be better human beings besides martial arts.”
“Classes are well-structured, challenging, and motivating, whether you’re a complete beginner or more experienced.”
“It is more than just learning Taekwondo, it allows you to become apart of a family that is supportive, understanding, and willing to work with you.”
“With this new goal, I knew we would need to step up his training and looked into private lessons to fine tune his technique.”
“As for myself, it's a great way to work out.”
“I like the skills that they provide for my kids like good manners, respect your elders, finish what you started and especially they teach your kids to be leaders.”
From the reviews
As a parent, I knew I wanted my son to learn martial arts to gain confidence and focus. After researching local studios, I knew To Vo Tae Kwon Do was the studio for us. They do tremendous contributions and volunteer work for the local community.They are truly invested in building leadership for the next generation.
I’ve been a student here at Tom Vo’s Taekwondo for 11 years. The moment I joined, the atmosphere was welcoming and the instructors are legit. They combine a strong focus on discipline, respect, and skill building with a positive, encouraging environment that motivates students at all levels.
My daughter has been with Tom Vo’s TKD (TVT) for 4 years. In the beginning, I simply wanted her to learn self-defense. TVT is more than that. TVT doesn’t only teaches my daughter on how to punch & kick, but also helped her build confidence, discipline, leadership, help teaching lower belts, etc… you name it all.
I first started TVT a year ago at UCI and was honestly the best decision I could have ever made. It has become a place where I can grow not only as a student but as a person overall. I have gained strength, knowledge, and friendship from our masters, instructors, and classmates.
New to taekwondo? Start at Tom Vo’s Taekwondo
Tom Vo’s Taekwondo 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 Tom Vo’s Taekwondo
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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