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World Taekwondo Academy-Walnut CA
5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Walnut, California
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (909) 660-1831
Hours
| Monday | 2 PM–12 AM |
| Tuesday | 12–8 AM, 2–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 2–8 PM |
| Thursday | 2–8 PM |
| Friday | 2–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Grand Master Tak is dedicated, experienced, and is great with kids of all ages.”
“My son loved the Little Champions class the whole time he was in it.”
What students say
“Grand Master Tak is dedicated, experienced, and is great with kids of all ages.”
“Master Tak has been my taekwondo instructor for many years, and I can confidently say she is exceptional.”
From the reviews
This place has been great! Grand Master Tak is dedicated, experienced, and is great with kids of all ages. My son loved the Little Champions class the whole time he was in it.
Master Tak has been my taekwondo instructor for many years, and I can confidently say she is exceptional. Her skills are unparalleled, and her dedication to teaching is unmatched. I highly recommend her for anyone seeking the best in taekwondo instruction.
New to taekwondo? Start at World Taekwondo Academy-Walnut CA
World Taekwondo Academy-Walnut 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 Taekwondo Academy-Walnut 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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