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Top Strike TKD
5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Glendale, California
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 topstriketkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (747) 240-6661
Hours
| Monday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
What students say
“Master Chris is a gifted Taekwondo instructor with a special ability to connect with students of all ages.”
“Whether working with the younger set or adults, he teaches with patience, passion, and a deep respect for each student’s journey.”
From the reviews
Master Chris is a gifted Taekwondo instructor with a special ability to connect with students of all ages. Whether working with the younger set or adults, he teaches with patience, passion, and a deep respect for each student’s journey.
Top Strike TKD was recommended to us by a friend and I’m so happy that we gave it a try. Master Chris has been so great with both my 8year old and my 5 year old. He is firm but fun and he really takes the time to teach them correctly.
Master Chris led a class of us that spanned a wide range of skill levels. We all left feeling like we learned a lot, got a solid workout in, and wanting to keep training.
New to taekwondo? Start at Top Strike TKD
Top Strike TKD 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 Top Strike TKD
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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