My son has been attending for a few months now and actually loves it. They teach discipline,…read morerespect and most important love. They also focus on teaching correct posture and form so if you want to learn the correct way, Hanmi TKD is the place.

Highly recommended! My kids have been coming here for the past 8 years. The training is effective…read moreduring class and at home. The grand master and instructors treat all the kids like family. I couldn't be happier!

We've been part of this Taekwondo school for about a year now, and the growth we've seen in our…read more6-year-old son has been incredible. Before joining, he would get easily distracted and often gave up quickly when things became difficult. Over time, we've seen a big improvement in his focus, resilience, and patience. He now sticks with challenges instead of giving up, and he's learning how to stay calm and manage his emotions better when things don't go his way. These are skills that have helped him not only in Taekwondo but also in everyday life. The instructors and masters are very understanding, patient, and supportive. They take the time to guide each child and provide the encouragement they need to grow both physically and mentally. We're very grateful to be part of this community and highly recommend this school to any parents looking for a positive and supportive environment for their kids.

Yongin Taekwondo in Cypress is the real deal. The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and…read moregenuinely invested in each student's progress -- not just getting you through belt levels, but building real discipline and technique. The facility is clean, well-organized, and has a great energy every time you walk in. You can tell the staff takes pride in what they do. Highly recommend for both kids looking for a quality martial arts program.

Omg. Love this place. Both of my kids have been coming here for over a year. Both are currently in…read morethe master club. Master Choi is a great at what he does teaching kids lessons in patience, respect, manners, courtesy, focus, friendship, self control, and leadership. I highly recommend!!

My son is 5 years old and started about one month ago and he loves it! Master Choi and his staff…read moreare all so wonderful and great at keeping him focused on learning not only taekwondo, but also developing values and life skills. He is super excited and motivated to earning a black belt and I always see him practicing and showing off what he learned. I highly recommend UTO Taekwondo!!

This post is in response to Christina P's 11/2025 review…read more I am a studio parent who was present for this "final incident" referenced by Christina P. and whose child was directly involved, I felt it was important to add some context because I feel this parent's comments are retaliatory. The initial poster failed to include details of what happened. The children had been participating in a relay race followed by a pizza party. This poster's child was frustrated because my son, who is still developing his gross motor skills, was not fast enough for her and she felt he caused their relay team to lose. In response, she had a meltdown and threw pizza at my child's face. She is a sweet girl and I understand that children have big feelings at this age, but it's also true that actions have consequences. She did not apologize to him afterward, and in Taekwondo, integrity and respect are core values we take very seriously. This academy is first and foremost a discipline-based martial arts center, not a daycare, play gym, or therapy environment. The expectations for behavior, emotional regulation, and respect are part of the reason many of us choose this school. We want our children to learn structure, resilience, responsibility, and how to manage disappointments in safe and appropriate ways. Master Cynthia handled the situation exactly the way an experienced martial arts instructor should. She calmly removed the child from the group, asked her to sit with her parent, and invited her to return when calm. Poster's child was never left to cry alone. This is simply not true. With 10-15 young children in the room and food being served, this was the safest and most reasonable response. It is not the instructor's job to provide emotional counseling during class, and in a martial arts environment, stepping out to reset is a normal, age-appropriate boundary. I also want to speak to the comment about the school not being a "safe place." I have never once felt unsafe bringing my child here -- actually, the opposite is true. This academy has been one of the most positive, consistent, and community-oriented places in my son's life. We have students at the studio who began at age 3 or 4 and are now teenagers with black belts. I am incredibly proud to watch these kids grow into disciplined leaders in their schools and communities. Children are raised here. Families stay for years. That doesn't happen in a place that is unsafe or neglectful. Master Cynthia is a fifth-degree black belt who has spent over 30 years teaching children. She is firm, fair, and exceptional with young students. She sets boundaries with love, holds kids accountable, and teaches them values that matter: integrity, respect, self-control, and responsibility for their actions. These are qualities I want in the person teaching my child martial arts. The children absolutely love her and she has been an incredible influence in my young child's life as well as many of the other kids at our studio. I am sorry this family had a difficult moment. But from a fellow parent who witnessed the incident and whose child was affected, I feel strongly that this review does not reflect the reality of what happened, nor does it reflect the culture, safety, or professionalism of this school. Our experience here has been overwhelmingly positive, and I would recommend this academy without hesitation.

Our family had a deeply disappointing experience at this Taekwondo academy, particularly under…read moreMaster Cynthia, whose approach is not suited for working with young children. The instruction our 6 year received relied on threats, exaggerated consequences, and punitive language that caused unnecessary distress. We went here for over a year. We encouraged being reprimanded for inappropriate behavior for our child, hoping for it to be a good learning environment. We were wrong. During our last and final incident, our daughter was told to "get out" of class and that she was going to be "fired", an alarming choice of words for a six-year-old. She cried alone on the mat until the Grandmaster stepped in and we left, and there was no follow-up from her instructor to check on her wellbeing or help her learn from the situation. The written response we later received after we terminated our contract only reinforced the lack of child-development understanding and professionalism. As a family, we do not feel safe with our young children being instructed by Master Cynthia. She is dismissive at best. Additionally, the facility is worn down, the bathrooms are consistently smell and dirty, and the overall environment feels neglected--concerning for a children's athletic space. We can't recommend this academy. Families looking for a supportive, developmentally appropriate martial arts program should look elsewhere.

Choosing a martial art for my kids was tough. Everyone is into BJJ or Muay Thai or something that…read moreseems like they have a chip on their shoulder or something to prove. Enter Taekwondo Spirit. Master Lee = Amazing. We chose this studio over two years ago and I have watched my kids grow in body, mind and Spirit (no pun intended). The staff here from Master Cyril in the older days through the current staff have been nothing short of great. They are delicate where they need to be and tough when needed. They very much specialize in children. The studio has built and maintains a community feeling. They have definitely served the youth of La Mirada and the surrounding community by teaching discipline, confidence and self defense. They even participate in local tournaments if you are ready and they echo that sentiment. The sport of Taekwondo is definitely a great introduction to martial arts that develops flexibility, strength and balance. I'm very appreciative to Taekwondo Spirit for what my children have learned through them. Humility seems to flow through this place with nothing but respect given by and to everyone. The only "negative" I could even consider about the location is that the parking lot could get tight in the afternoon hours with the neighboring gym.

This studio will always have a special place in my heart as being the only studio that was willing…read moreto accept my nonverbal autistic son and give him private lessons. I had tried another studio in Whittier who are through the Regional Center (Victory Tae Kwon Do) but unfortunately even free lessons through were not worth it in comparison to here. My son was trained by master Cyril for about 1 year before their lack of availability and our school schedule conflicted to the point of no longer being able to fit us in. The studio is small so understandable, just sad. I realize teaching autistic kids is not their specialty, but I had gone to one other local studio in La Habra that basically turned us away because they didn't want to do the hands on work it takes to teach a child that lacks imitation skills, while another in Fullerton was extremely overpriced and for only 15 minute sessions in addition to being too far. I hope to come back to this studio soon if they have the availability.

Great, friendly tae kwon do dojang! My son has been going here for over a year and he loves it.read more

Beginners Class for young children. This is the best Master Koon and his assistants are very good…read morewith young children. There is no better place.

My son has been going to the Cypress location and it's been an amazing experience. The owner Tom is…read morealways available and responsive to all my questions and is very kind. The instructors are patient and engaging with the kids. They know when to teach the kids, let them have fun, and give them tough love at the same time. My son's confidence has grown so much since taking classes here. He isn't shy at school when they ask him to speak bc the instructors at Tom Vo constantly teach the kids to be confident and strong leaders. My son lets his little sister do things first because Tom Vo classes teaches the importance of the gentlemen letting the ladies go first. If you want to put your kids on the path of being good humans at a young age Tom Vo classes are definitely the way to go

This has been one of the best decisions we've ever made. Our little one started in the Tom Vo Tae…read moreKwon Do program at just three years old and has continued to grow within it. He is now a candidate belt, training for his black belt. Hands down, Tom Vo's program is the most effective, reliable, consistent, and challenging among the dojos I've heard about from other parents. Simply put, Tom Vo's program is incomparable. ALL the masters, leadership are amazing! They exemplify what you would want to see in a leader and a mentor! The kids are introduced to the program in a way that allows them to level up as they take on increasingly challenging activities. The gradual progression is truly something to witness and be a part of. One of the greatest benefits of this program is that kids and parents alike can see different levels of skills to aspire to. The philosophy of "training makes perfect" and pushing through challenges is a valuable lesson that is constantly reinforced. That said, these benefits don't come easy--just like anything worthwhile in life. It takes hard work, discipline, and consistency. There is a commitment required from the students and guidance expected from the parents. We are truly grateful for the dedication and effort the masters put into working with the students. I love seeing my little one grow and take ownership of both the small and big things in life. The experiences that our little one goes through in this program such as tournament, belt testing, intense black belt camp, leading warm-up in class and everyday interactions with other kids in different walks of life are opportunities to have unique and valuable conversations that no other environment can offer. Tom Vo Tae Kwon Do gives these kids a better chance and a greater opportunity to succeed in life.

We are happy to have found Olympian TKD center, it has helped my son develop skills that will be…read moreuseful for the rest of his life. Grand Master Carlos is very kind, patient and you can tell he enjoys developing kids to succeed not only in the dojo but outside as well. My kid enjoys his classes SO much!! I also want to mention that I definitely feel like I get more than my money's worth. They won't make you buy anything that you don't want/need.

My nieces and friends along with their children are participants in daily lessons at Olympian Tae…read moreKwon Do Center! There are many classes for kids and adults of all ages! Grandmaster Carlos has been teaching in Bellflower since 2001, I have seen generations of Families come through here, peers I have trained with as a child whom now have brought their own children to study under Grandmaster Carlos and his Son, Master Carlos Junior. We love participating in the current events, such as Belt Promotion Tests, Competition Tournaments, and Friendly Rumbles with other participating Tae Kwon Do schools. We cannot wait to see what the future holds for these great hardworking students! Thank you to Grandmaster Carlos and Master Carlos Junior for everything you do for the kids and students of Olympian Tae Kwon Do Center. Side by side, this is our Olympian Pride!!!