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YK taekwondo center
5 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Upland, California
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 +1 909-931-2828
Hours
| Monday | 2–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 2–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 2–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 2–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 2–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It’s a fantastic environment for both children and adults to improve their physical fitness and mental clarity while mastering the art.”
What students say
“I have personally been attending here for over 6 years now and I have to say, he is the best Master there could be.”
“The first time experience for my girls very good please to learn how to appreciate life and respect their elderlies.”
“Very respectful very clean very nice friendly welcoming place for my son to learn taekwondo”
“My son has gained confidence, discipline, and improved focus since joining.”
“I have personally been attending here for over 6 years now and I have to say, he is the best Master there could be.”
“The first time experience for my girls very good please to learn how to appreciate life and respect their elderlies.”
From the reviews
I have personally been attending here for over 6 years now and I have to say, he is the best Master there could be. He has helped me reach my goal and also being more confident in myself when I wasn't in shape. He has always helped every single one of his students very hard with his advice and teaching.
This place didn’t just teach me taekwondo—it changed my life. From the moment I walked in, I found more than just a studio. I found a place that pushed me, challenged me, and believed in me even before I fully believed in myself. I wasn’t always confident, and I didn’t always feel strong—but I never gave up.
We’ve had a fantastic experience at YK tae Kwon Do studio. Master Young is always patient, professional, and truly care about each child’s growth. My son has gained confidence, discipline, and improved focus since joining. The environment is welcoming, well-organized, and positive.
Excellent kid-friendly martial arts school. Master YK is very patient with small kids. He is dedicated and highly skilled with his craft. My daughter is more confident and tougher now. She is not afraid anymore to play around with big kids.
New to taekwondo? Start at YK taekwondo center
YK taekwondo center 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 YK 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.
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