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World Taekwondo Center

2.3 ★★☆☆☆ 6 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in La Quinta, California

Taekwondo school Olympic / WT Kids & teens Sparring

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 →

Plan your first class

  • Membership memberships run around $250/mo — many schools also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-student rates
  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
  • Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
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  • Phone +1 760-318-5436

Hours

Monday 4:30–7:30 am
Tuesday 4:30–7:30 pm
Wednesday 4:30–7:30 pm
Thursday 4:30–7:30 pm
Friday Closed
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 Taekwondo Center, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 12 mentions

“He works exceptionally well with young children who are just beginning to learn taekwondo, providing a supportive and engaging environment.”

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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 Taekwondo Center — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

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 6 Google reviews — in their own words.

certified & recognized school 6 mentions

“Master Gu is an excellent instructor.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 2 mentions

“At the same time, he gives focused attention to his more advanced students, helping them continue to grow.”

From the reviews

Tae Kwon Do in PALM SPRINGS!!! Google has the WRONG ADDRESS!!! The correct address is 4050 Airport Center Dr. Palm Springs 92264. It’s a Great location right next to the EoS Gym, near the Palm Springs airport. They have Fair pricing, and Wonderful Instructors. Open Monday through Thursday from 4pm to 8pm.

★★★★★ — Jaime, May 2019

Master Gu is an excellent instructor. He works exceptionally well with young children who are just beginning to learn taekwondo, providing a supportive and engaging environment. At the same time, he gives focused attention to his more advanced students, helping them continue to grow.

★★★★★ — Omar, May 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 6 reviews →

Your first taekwondo class at World Taekwondo Center

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 Taekwondo Center

44155 Jefferson St, La Quinta, CA92253

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