This is a truly amazing place. My son has been going her for about 2.5 years and it's changed his life. His confidence, motivation, emotional health has all improved. Master Safa, Master Charles and the instructors are all positive role models. They care about each student independently and help them develop better character. This place is my son's second home and I hope he continues to be apart of this place for years to come. read more

Great studio. Got both kids here and they love it. Instructors are great with the kids.

My daughter has been going here for more than a year. It's a great work out for her as well as building her confidence. Master Safa, Master Charles and his assistants are diligent. Not only does he teach martial arts but also life lessons. We are happy to attend his classes on a weekly basis. Thank you!! read more

I love taekwondo because we get trophies and belts you are around self-defense and you learn forms taekwondo gets a five rating read more

Galaxy Martial Arts - Saman.Zadeh - Taekwondo Near Me - Aliso Viejo, California

This school has been amazing at teaching children and adults alike the most invalauble skills for both taekwondo and real life. Both my daughters learned from GMA, and have had the best experience. read more

Our family love galaxy martial arts with amazing team and master safa, they are professional and doing great job during covid19 on zoom . Galaxy martial arts is The real meaning of martial arts class, I like to thank Galaxy martial arts and master safa for being for students during this hard time, with amazing programs also my Best wishes for them. read more

Galaxy Martial Arts - Taekwondo Near Me - Aliso Viejo, California

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My 5yo son has been going to Galaxy for months now and it has been great for him all around. We love the discipline, self-defense against strangers and respect aspect and he loves progressing and learning the kicks, punches and sequences. We like the instructors a lot. They are super kind, respectful and really great with kids. We especially love Naji who teaches a lot of the classes. Highly recommend. I like it so much, I might take lessons myself! read more

My son has been going to this school since he was 6 years old. He is getting ready to turn 8 and enjoys all that the school offers, so much so that I also decided to join. Master Safa and his team are great role models to help mold the young students and even provided enough guidance for the older students. If you have thought about joining a school or getting your kids involved in a school for martial arts, look no further than galaxy martial arts. read more

Master Safa and his staff are really talented and very professional, highly recommended.....

After trying out a few different Tae Kwon Do gyms, I have finally found a winner ....*drum roll*.....ATC! ATC offers a wide VARIETY of classes all day, everyday. And the best part is - you're open to attend as many classes as you'd like. At other gyms they offer you one set class that's only available twice a week with no other alternatives. ATC isn't just TaeKwonDo, they offer a wide range of forms of martial arts as well. They also offer jujitsu and gumdo. pretty sweet huh? The instructors are great and attentive. They're number one concern isn't about getting their students to the next belt butt rather making sure the students are getting the proper training and are prepared to be able to defend themselves if attacked. I recommend ATC to everyone and anyone that is interested in taking up martial arts :D read more

We love Master Safa and his entire staff. The kids are excited to learn, listen and sit still. I highly recommend Galaxy Martial Arts

Master Safa is so great with the kids and all our boys benefited from all they learn from him.

Signing up my son for atc has been one of the best decisions I have made for him. Their martial art classes has taught my son discipline all the while providing a fun atmosphere for working out. Master Safa and Paymon are amazing instructors! They truly care about my son and it is evident in the way instruct. I absolutely love the ATC crew and recommend it to any parent looking for an extra curricular activity for their children! read more

Galaxy Martial Arts - Taekwondo Near Me - Aliso Viejo, California

Love ATC martial arts in aliso Viejo! The classes are great and a fun way for my child to get physical activity. Nick absolutely loves all the classes and even asks to assist in other classes! He just cant get enough! The instructors, Master Safa and Payman are amazing at what they do. read more

Great instructors who are concerned with the development of a members discipline, respect and overall skills. We have been going here for 11 years and have seen my son grow as a person and with his TKD skills. You do have to sign a contract, but you can negotiate the length of it if you know there are going to be issues getting to classes on a consistent basis. Would highly recommend then to anyone read more

Love Galaxy Material Arts ! The classes are great and a fun way for my son to get physical activity. And big thanks to Master Safa he is simply amaizing. read more

To give this place a five stars would be an understatement... I can't say enough how happy and satisfied we are with master safa ! He is by far the most patient, most understanding and most devoted instructor we have met ... martial arts has ran in our family for decades ... I can honestly say this is by far the best we have came across ! His knowledge and dedication to his students ( aka children ) is beyond of words ... let's just say my son that started at a very young age .... looks up to him in so many ways ..., the respect of this art is on another level and I always valued that ... I couldn't be happier with the decision we made to start him with little lions ... I pray that this is the beginning to more beautiful memories for my son :) thank you to the entire atc staff ! Especially yo-yos fav ... instructor naji :) keep up the great work ! read more

I've been a student at ATC for about 4 years now. My son has been a student here for about 6 years. We both enjoy the instruction taught by Master Safa and his staff. They focus on discipline and technique while working to improve strength, stamina, and flexibility. Pretty good work outs and usually I'm drenched in sweat by the time class is over. Master Safa is pretty good about combining different styles into his classes so that you are a more well rounded opponent. This includes, BJJ, Judo, and Hapkido. I would like to see more but I'll take what I can get. They also hold sparring classes twice a week, full contact with approved gear. ATC does test about every 3 months but your only allowed to test upon their approval. They also have the discretion to late test you and even not award your belt if they believe you need more training. I believe you must attend 2-3 classes per week if want to obtain results and move up in the belt ranking system. Yes, ATC training can get expensive but I don't know of any martial art studio that doesn't require a contract of some sort. I'm also a student at local Krav Maga gym which again requires a contract. Yes, ATC is great for kids and teens. Good for adults too but they're aren't many adult students. If you're looking to explore entry into the martial arts world, ATC is great place to start! read more

We love ATC Aliso Viejo! My son's been training here for about 2 years. The instructors are great with kids. They are firm but caring. There are several instructors during each class so the students get a lot of attention which helps them work on the the intricacies of their forms and movements. My son has learned so much and still has a ton of fun. There are a variety of class times that make it easy to fit into our crazy schedule. The faculty is clean, air conditioned and has a nice seating area for parents. I highly recommend ATC!! read more

We have been with ATC since early 2010. Master Safa and his team of instructors are very dedicated, caring, professional, kids friendly, and extremely knowledgeable with Taekwondo and other martial art styles. Their Little Lions program is an excellent program for kids up to 6 years old. After 6 years old they can move up to the junior program. We started our 1st daughter when she was 3 years and 4 months old. She is now a 2nd degree black belt in Taekwondo for a year. My younger daughter also just started for almost 2 years now. This is a great place for children to learn about discipline, respect, focus, Taekwondo, and strength training. We would highly recommend it. read more

Absolutely love this studio! Great place for kids to learn important values for their everyday life. They instill so many good things here in the kids that it is really such a positive place to bring them and they learn Taikwando at the same time! A win win. I love their motto and the Little Lion reading that they say in terms of being kind, clean, don't interrupt adult conversation, etc etc. They not only focus on the sport of this art but also on building every day value system in the kids that is extremely important to carry into their every day life and adolescence. We especially love Master Safa and the other team members as they make all kids feel welcome and are not uber competitive but in just the right amount. Our son didn't even want to step on the mat the very first time and he has completely changed since coming here. We will always come to Galaxy Martial Arts, thank you all!!! read more

Love ATC and Master Safa. I'm super picky about classes and instructors, I don't usually keep my kids in 1 thing very long. My daughter (8) has been coming here a little over a year now and she's doing so great. Instructor Charles is a big part of that. My daughter just adores him. He is so patient and kind well as kind as a martial arts instructor can be haha becasuse they do demand respect. I would definitely recommend!!! read more

I signed up my son almost 5 years ago and I am glad we chose GMA, Master Safa and his team are professional and friendly, and the place is always clean and neat. read more

Master Safa is A+++. This is such a great Martial Arts Studio!! My son is 5 yrs old and absolutely loves going there, even though they make him do push ups, jumping Jacks, squats, ect. This is a great way to your child to get disciplined while also enriching themselves both physically and mentally!! I definitely would recommend this studio to anyone is interested in learning the Taekwondo art! read more

When looking for a Tae Kwondo place I was looking for convenience, and since my daughter was taking gymnastics in the same building ATC was perfect! Even though I was warned by friends because it is known as a place that tests like crazy to get money, we still signed up. My son actually enjoyed the classes for a year and a half, even though we were spending a lot on the testing. When you join you sign a one year contract, which we were told that you can quit if you would like, it wouldn't be a problem. Well after the year one was up they called us in to sign a new one, and my son would get the black outfit (which he wanted). I was hesitant because I knew he wanted to try other things. Again they told me that it would be no problem to quit. Well in June we called in to quit and played phone tag and were charged for July. My daughter was sick and contagious so I called again rather than coming in. They are holding us to the contract and we have now been charged over $500 for a class he is no longer taking and they are refusing to reimburse or cancel the contract! I have opened up a claim with our bank (I stupidly did auto pay on my debit card) and will have to change my card number which will be very inconvenient because we have many things hooked up to it. To tie a 7 year old boy into a single activity for 2 years is ludicrous. While the teachers are great, the times are not flexible. read more

This place is horrible I do not think it is good I haven't learned what I want to learn I do not recommend this. Right now I'm writing this in 2020, May. During this time there is the COVID so they offer Zoom classes. During the Zoom classes all we learn is stretches and forms. read more

We started coming here this summer with some friends just for fun. To our surprise, our 5 year old son really enjoyed it! Master Safa and his staff are great and pay attention to the kids' strengths and weaknesses, assisting in where they need more help. Master Safa is also good at communicating with parents on progress to achieve goals inside and outside the dojang. Galaxy Martial Arts has been amazing for my son's confidence and behavior. Thank you, Master Safa and staff! read more

This place is awesome!! We were referred by friends whose little ones have been going here for years. They spoke so highly of the place, we decided to try it. And so glad we did. Master Safa, Master Charles and Master Naji are incredible with the kiddos. Great place for my little ones to learn self discipline, great technique and how to focus. Can't say enough good things about Galaxy Martial Arts. read more

This taekwondo school is fantastic! Master Safa,Eskandari and instructor Leighlani and Charles are very patience, great with students of all ages:) I have a 5 yr old son there and he wants to go every day!!!! I practice there as well and let me tell you- you get a full body & mind workout each time you are there!!!Wonderful place and very skilled teachers!!!!I highly recommend this school to all!Located in national gymnastics training center building can keep your children healthy and fit from head to toe:))))) read more

I have been doing Taekwondo for more than 5 years. It has helped me to gain more confidence, self esteem, and be more respectful. It also has helped me to get stronger and not to quit when something is hard. Overall, Taekwondo has helped me as a whole. Thank you to Master Safa, Instructor Charles and everyone at GMA. Highly recommend! read more

THE BEST TAEKWONDO STUDIOS YOU WILL EVER FIND. I have been doing Taekwondo there for about 10 years and I LOVE it! The prices are a LOT cheaper than other Taekwondo studios in the area. They also offer other kinds of martial arts besides Taekwondo such as Hapkido, Gumdo, Jiu jitsu, nunchuks, sparring and much more. Master Safa is a great teacher and very resonable when it comes to money. This is such a great school! If you are interested in Taekwondo, ATC is the place. read more

I really satisfy with this martial arts class. My daughter catch up so fast in her class.it has reasonable price. Especial thanks to master Safa. read more

My daughter goes here almost for three years and she got her black belt. she is so happy and her body getting so strong and shaped. I really appreciate Master Safa. They practice very hard and professional. I'm proud of my daughter and have instructor Charles and Master Safa to thank for everything they've helped her with.I think it has an effect in her spirit and she has a great confidence. read more

Ever since the first day that I stepped into the dojo, I loved ATC from the very start. I have trained there for six years and love the every activitiy that we do at ATC to stay active. ATC has been a part of my life ever since I was five and always will be. The Masters/Instructors are very funny and work you very hard. At first, I was the kind of kid that always messed around. But, on the third year of being at ATC, something snapped inside me, I had to change the way I acted. Ever since, I tried to be the best that I could ever be. P.S. Lisa D. if you are reading this, comparing ATC and 24 Hours Fitness is like comparing apples and oranges. Your review is CRAP. read more

My son has been attending Master Safa's classes for the past 5 years. This has helped him tremendously with his self confidence while keeping him fit. The emphasis on school grades is a welcome feature. While they are being taught martial arts, they are trained to be in control and respectful. It has been a game changer for my son. read more

I've been at ATC for almost 4 years and it has changed my life for the better. i've been looking for a school that taught the true value of martial arts and not watered down like the other 80% martial schools around. ATC teaches traditional martial arts so other than just learning self defense I've also learned about the culture, honor, discipline, respect, self-confidence, and loyalty. These are principles and skills kids need to have to be successful in life. Master Safa is an incredible teacher along with top notch instructors. They are professional, patient with students, and don't force students to test. Students test when they are ready and when the instructors are confident students are ready for belt testing. Also the prices are very reasonable. I'm so happy and thankful I found ATC and highly, highly, highly recommend this martial arts school!!!!! read more

ATC is one of the best places to stay active while having fun at the same time. ATC offers a wide array of different martial arts and there is a class for anyone whether it be Taekwondo, Jiu-Jitsu, Gum-do (swords), Hapkido, or Aerobic Kickboxing. Ive tried other martial arts places but most of them are pretty boring compared to ATC; ATC doesn't stick to a routine for its classes. They like to change things up so students don't get bored. Places like 24 Hour Fitness are also a great place to stay fit, but they do not teach the variety of things that ATC does. Plus, at these sorts of gyms, the coaches and trainers are not as personal with you (you're basically on your own for the most part). The instructors at ATC are hands on with students and are extremely helpful... you can go to them with any concerns that you have. Overall, ATC has a fun and energetic atmosphere and I would recommend it to anyone seeking to stay active or take on a new sport!! (: read more