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World Class Tae Kwon Do

5 ★★★★★ 66 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Santa Clarita, California

Part of World Class Tae Kwon Do

Taekwondo school Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

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 (ages 6–13) — 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
  • Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule santaclaritatkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 661-593-0110

Hours

Monday 2–9 pm
Tuesday 2–9 pm
Wednesday 2–9 pm
Thursday 2–9 pm
Friday 2–9 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 World Class Tae Kwon Do, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 35 mentions

“He is able to prioritize the importance of hard work and discipline, while still being kid-friendly and making taekwondo fun for my 6 year old son.”

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Teens

“This dojang teaches students of all ages and genders; kids, teens, adults (go head, bring in the whole dang family!”

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👤 Private Lessons

“My son took two private classes, and we were sold.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“I am currently working on my goals of gaining more discipline, confidence, and learning self defense techniques.”

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🎓 Belt Testing

“He is now a yellow belt/green stripe aiming to be a black belter in no time with the help of Master Kim!”

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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 World Class Tae Kwon Do — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“I am currently working on my goals of gaining more discipline, confidence, and learning self defense techniques.”

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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 66 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 11 mentions

“He is truly a great master and great human being because of him my son gain leadership skill and he was more responsible and focused.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“I would like to note that taekwondo works for me even though I have no experience, I am a busy professional, I am not fit, and out of shape.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 14 mentions

“He is able to prioritize the importance of hard work and discipline, while still being kid-friendly and making taekwondo fun for my 6 year old son.”

📘 strong forms & technique 2 mentions

“He is amazing with his technique and I saw the transformation in my daughter from her previous Excel Taekwondo place where there were more students and really not much interaction.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“World class taekwondo has taught my children, not only self-defense, but confidence, discipline, and focus.”

certified & recognized school 46 mentions

“My son started taking taekwondo lesson from Master kim since seven or eight years ago and it has been an amazing part of our lives ever since.”

From the reviews

My son started taking taekwondo lesson from Master kim since seven or eight years ago and it has been an amazing part of our lives ever since. Master kim is an incredible teacher, mentor and role model!! He taught my son in a fun way and top of that motivate him to comeback for the class everyday.

★★★★★ — Mary, Jan 2023

World Class Tae Kwon Do is just that… WORLD CLASS! My son took two private classes, and we were sold. The characteristics and skills that were promised to be developed from orientation, have been fulfilled in such a short span of time.

★★★★★ — Derek, Mar 2025

Master Kim has helped my son out so much! It's unbelievable. My son has adhd and could never sit still for 5 seconds. Master Kim understood and was patient, caring and taught him how to focus. My son looks forward to his classes every week!

★★★★★ — Anniebeth, Mar 2024

Master Kim is a magical taekwondo instructor. From teaching my son in Little Tigers all the way through his Black Belt, Master Kim has inspired Jay to work hard, persevere and get stronger all while working on social emotional skills, respect, self-determination and so much more.

★★★★★ — Suzanne, Dec 2022

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New to taekwondo? Start at World Class Tae Kwon Do

World Class Tae Kwon Do 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 World Class Tae Kwon Do

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 World Class Tae Kwon Do

24142 Lyons Ave, Santa Clarita, CA91321

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