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WORLD CHAMPION TAEKWONDO ACADEMY - DIAMOND BAR, CA
5 ★★★★★ 83 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Diamond Bar, California
Part of World Champion Taekwondo
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
- 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
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule tkdpride.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (909) 839-5544
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We enrolled my daughter in WCTA just under two years ago when she was 6 yrs old because we felt it would be a good life learning experience for her.”
“She is now taking private classes and GM Ryu has done soooo much for her!”
“My kids are learning discipline as well as self defense, and they are having fun along the way!”
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“My kids are learning discipline as well as self defense, and they are having fun along the way!”
What students say
“Grand Master Ryu is awesome—super patient, encouraging, and really knows how to connect with the kids.”
“Grand Master Ryu has been incredibly supportive of my daughter, helping her gain confidence and discipline through the trial program.”
“He will work and work with you until you understand the form or movement precisely, all the while having the most calming patience with you.”
“The instructors are both strict and caring — they set high standards, but they are also patient, encouraging, and great with children.”
“He has Gold medal World Taekwondo championships and graduated from Kyung Hee University, one of the top universities in Korea.”
“Grand Master Ryu isn’t just a champion at the sport of Tae Kwon Do, he is also a champion at caring and compassion for each individual he is teaching.”
From the reviews
My daughter has been joining WCTA to learn Taekwondo (TKD) since Jan 2024. Master Ryu is a real TKD World Champion and with his expertise, my daughter has been trained and won both the 1st in Sparring and 1st in Form Performing in a competition tournament in Oct 2024.
Grand Master Ryu isn’t just a champion at the sport of Tae Kwon Do, he is also a champion at caring and compassion for each individual he is teaching. His desire for everyone to be a champion is apparent in the way he teaches.
I cannot say enough good things about WCTA and Grand Master Ryu. We signed our older daughter up for a 3 week trial and before we knew it all 4 of us were enrolled! It is so obvious that GMR loves what he does, and wants to share it with his students.
We enrolled my daughter in WCTA just under two years ago when she was 6 yrs old because we felt it would be a good life learning experience for her. Learning the importance of discipline and of practicing are great building blocks. It wasn't easy early on as she had a rough time.
New to taekwondo? Start at WORLD CHAMPION TAEKWONDO ACADEMY - DIAMOND BAR, CA
WORLD CHAMPION TAEKWONDO ACADEMY - DIAMOND BAR, CA 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 WORLD CHAMPION TAEKWONDO ACADEMY - DIAMOND BAR, CA
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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