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UTO Taekwondo Martial arts

5 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Cypress, California

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

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
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  • Website & schedule utotaekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 714-699-1082

Hours

Monday 2–8:30 pm
Tuesday 2–8:30 pm
Wednesday 2–8:30 pm
Thursday 2–8:30 pm
Friday 2–6:30 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and tournaments — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Taekwondo classes on the schedule at UTO Taekwondo Martial arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 43 mentions

“I found this treasure place with the help of Google reviews and I want to say that I feel so lucky that I chose it for my son!”

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👤 Private Lessons

“When needed my son also took his private lessons.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“Here, they teach not only martial arts but also mutual respect, responsibility, self-defense, and help children believe in themselves and their strengths.”

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Other martial arts here

Taekwondo schools are often multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at UTO Taekwondo Martial arts — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“Here, they teach not only martial arts but also mutual respect, responsibility, self-defense, and help children believe in themselves and their strengths.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the school's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want hapkido, karate, or judo alongside your taekwondo, confirm the current schedule with the school.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 54 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 4 mentions

“Master Choi is a great at what he does teaching kids lessons in patience, respect, manners, courtesy, focus, friendship, self control, and leadership.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“This is a great place to learn Taekwondo for all ages.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 7 mentions

“Great location, knowledgeable and friendly instructors and the schedules works out well for my family; Offering many days to attend at different times.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“My son needed a venue to instill self confidence in him.”

certified & recognized school 14 mentions

“Master Choi and all of the instructors are fantastic with the kids.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 30 mentions

“What I really liked about Master Choi’s class is that not only does it teach Taekwondo skills, but also it enforces discipline while being tons of fun for the kids.”

From the reviews

Great school for all ages! My son started when he was 9 and had prior bad experiences at school that lead to low self esteem, he has been going two times per week for about 5 months now and has progressed tremendously!

★★★★★ — Jestelle, Jul 2019

5 Stars for Master Choi at UTO Taekwondo! His expertise, patience, and motivational teaching style have made a significant impact on my son's development in Taekwondo. Master Choi not only teaches martial arts skills but also instills important values like discipline, respect, and perseverance.

★★★★★ — Arun, Jan 2024

The instructors are great with the kids. Some of the smaller kids need extra attention and more work than others and the instructors give them the time that they need. My son loves coming to class. He started off shy and with low self esteem but he is getting better with every class.

★★★★★ — Nesha, Aug 2019

The program here is great. Respect, self discipline, and support are the core of the experience, I feel much more confident and secure as a result of my time here. The instructors are excellent - helpful, instructive, focused, and friendly.

★★★★★ — Christian, Aug 2025

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New to taekwondo? Start at UTO Taekwondo Martial arts

UTO Taekwondo Martial arts 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first taekwondo class at UTO Taekwondo Martial arts

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.

Taekwondo is a martial art and a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find UTO Taekwondo Martial arts

4935 Lincoln Ave, Cypress, CA90630

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