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YOO'S MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY (HAP KI DO, TAE KWON DO)
5 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Visalia, California
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most schools welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- 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
- 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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- Website & schedule facebook.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 559-737-3819
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“As a single mother I realized that my sons were getting older and that they needed more discipline, structure, and a masculine role model- things that I couldn’t really teach them.”
Other martial arts here
“If you are looking for a real Martial Arts Academy to learn Korean martial arts, I highly recommend enrolling in Yoo’s Hap Ki Do Academy.”
What students say
“Master Yoo is a great friend to all who attend his studio; however, when class starts, it's no longer play time.”
“He gives you a 3 day free trial and we knew after the first day that this was going to be a perfect match!”
“These classes are not always easy for kids but Master Yoo continues to encourage our son to always try his best and above all to stay humble.”
“Master Yoo has taught my son more discipline and respect through his Martial Arts techniques as well as what HAP KI DO truly represents.”
“Master Yoo has taught my son more discipline and respect through his Martial Arts techniques as well as what HAP KI DO truly represents.”
“I asked Master Yoo if he could accept my children into his school—which he agreed to do—and it turned out to be the best decision we could have made.”
From the reviews
This is going to be an honest review. As a single mother I realized that my sons were getting older and that they needed more discipline, structure, and a masculine role model- things that I couldn’t really teach them. So, I enrolled my sons in Master Yoo’s class.
Master Yoo is wonderful with the kids and adults. His structured lessons have been wonderful for my son's development, confidence, and motivation. I have seen a great turn around in my son in that he has taken charge of meeting Master Yoo's standards.
When my daughter told me she was interested in enrolling in martial arts we went to a few different places to see which one was the best fit and Master Yoo's Academy was the last place we went to! He gives you a 3 day free trial and we knew after the first day that this was going to be a perfect match!
I have nothing but good things to say about Master Yoo, he is a master of his art. It is apparent by the way he conducts himself in his studio. Master Yoo, has been training with my daughter for four months now. In such a short time, I've noticed a huge difference in her physical strength and behavior 🙏.
New to taekwondo? Start at YOO'S MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY (HAP KI DO, TAE KWON DO)
YOO'S MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY (HAP KI DO, 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.
Your first taekwondo class at YOO'S MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY (HAP KI DO, 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.
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