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US Taekwondo Academy
4.3 ★★★★☆ 30 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Lakewood, California
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo · Kukkiwon-certified — 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
- 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
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 2–12) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule jgparksmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (562) 809-0653
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Both of my daughters have been attending classes here for several years, and I am incredibly proud to say that they have both earned their black belts.”
“My son has been coming here for almost two years now and we have been very impressed with Tiny Tiger program.”
“For me, Fridays as sparring days was literal hell: you might even get hurt if other students just go all out on you.”
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What students say
“As someone who didn’t have Taekwondo experience, I am impressed with how much I have learned, and it’s thanks to the dedication and knowledge of great Masters like Master Oh.”
“And finally the gym consists of amazing students who provide a safe and welcoming environment for everyone new or experienced!”
“And finally the gym consists of amazing students who provide a safe and welcoming environment for everyone new or experienced!”
“Earned my black belt so I've been through the basics of their program.”
“I would highly recommend this Taekwondo studio if you’re looking for a great way to work out that also allows you to have fun and learn discipline.”
“Its not intense distress their giving to your child its called discipline lady.”
From the reviews
This studio was recommended by my friends who have their teenage daughters enrolled in classes. I was able to get a free trial pass from them to test out the classes. It has always been a personal goal of mine to become a black belt in Taekwondo.
My son has been attending US Taekwondo Academy since the beginning of summer. My husband and me self where looking for an extra curricular for him to do while on summer break have more focus, fallow directions, and have some fun. Wow has it been far more than this for our little boy.
I’ve been going here for over 20 yrs now. Started off with PowerTae and now I take my kids. My daughter was the first to join. She was 9 and getting bullied relentlessly at school. She had no confidence so I thought that this might be good for her. WOW!!! What a difference, 4 yrs can do.
Grand Master Park and his teaching staff can change your life. His personal style of teaching not only makes strong physically, but mentally. The added confidence that comes with earning a black belt will change your out look on life and makes you a better person.
New to taekwondo? Start at US Taekwondo Academy
US Taekwondo Academy 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 US Taekwondo Academy
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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