This is a great place to study a very rich array of Chinese martial arts that all come together…read moreunder the Lau Kune Do umbrella: hard and soft, linear and circular, martial and holistic. These forms have been synthesized together by Sifu Richard Tsim, a 1st generation Chinese American teacher who has studied martial arts since he was very young. On the kung fu side, it's a mix of Hung Gar, Wing Chun and northern Shaolin styles. The Tai Chi is most similar to Wu style, and leads into circular Ba Gua forms. Tai Chi classes also include Qi Gong exercises. The facilities include an indoor and outdoor workout area which are inspiring both to look at and to practice in. Classes are held seven days a week, mornings every day and evenings on weekdays. Students can choose to attend just kung fu or just tai chi classes, but most students do a blend of both. Most of the students here are adults, but there is also now a Youth class for tweens and teens. Very young children would probably not work out well, but a focused 9-15 year old would be right at home. The instructors for that section are especially patient and knowledgeable as martial arts instructors go. You couldn't ask for a better scenario for a young learner.

Sifu Tsim has created a safe and special place - a true "Temple of Martial Arts". He is a gifted…read moreand unique man who has been training since childhood, mentored by the highest level masters in China and the west, and has maintained the focus, joy, and internal development of his unique Tai Chi style by creating an island of tranquility surrounded by a big city. "Lau Kune Do Temple of Martial Arts" caught my eye while I was riding my bike, trying to survive being stranded for months in LA due to Covid-19. The beautiful building, resembling an Asian Sanctuary, caught my eye and I was lucky to be able to meet and begin training with Sifu Tsim. Having studied Tai Chi since the 70's, in 4 countries, with 7 instructors, I feel confident in recommending Sifu Tsim's Lau Kune Do as "The Real Thing"...this is a purest and simplified approach to internal development and peace in life which, if you are willing to put in the work, will provide you with a reason to smile and stay strong, balanced, and kind every day. If you want to learn how to beat people up, this probably isn't the right place. If you want to master yourself and find balance in your life, it is the right place. Sifu Tsim and his capable instructor staff foster a nurturing environment of kindred spirits and dedicated practitioners of the right way to learn and practice martial arts for optimal health, peace of mind, and happiness. If you are accepted as a student, you will be very lucky.

I've always wanted to take Tai Chi and with the urging of my wife signed up and it's everything I…read morehope for and more. Master Lam, while serious about her practice and making sure her students understand the fundamentals, makes sure to keep the class light hearted and fun. There are decisions we make in life that change us forever, and for me, taking Tai Chi with Master Lam qualifies as one.

I'm so lucky to find master Lam, she is so nice and so good at tai chi . Her exceptional knowledge…read moreand experience in tai chi make me able to pick up basic tai chi after 2 classes. Really happy to have her as my tai chi master.

It is the perfect place/space for all to learn Taekwondo. The family that owns and runs it are…read moreawesome! I enrolled my grandson in their program, and he loves it. Mac

My girls, ages 12 & 14yo have been with STC since they were 4yo. They learned discipline, time…read moremanagement, self defense and goal setting at a very early age by being in the sport of Taekwondo. Both girls are now part of Team USA (Cadet) under the mentorship of 1992 Olympic Gold Medalist -Master Gergely Salim, Mrs. Sabrina Salim and Coach Jason Delgadillo. Not only did they hone the kids' talent and encourage them to reach for great things that other kids their age can only dream of, but they are also like our own FAMILY. This is a great place for kids, teens and even adults. ******** We love STC *******

Kinderkarate that is both fun and serious. Master Fred makes sure that the kids learn the basics of…read moreSoo Bahk Do with concentration, focus and form. The highlight of the class is the obstacle course where kids crawl under chairs, vault, go over a balance beam, climb a rope and more.

South Bay Martial Arts is the best martial arts studio (school) in Torrance and the surrounding…read moreareas. The instructors are extremely dedicated and sincere. In addition to teaching the martial art techniques, there is a lot of focus on values like, discipline and respect. I highly recommend this martial arts school!

A great school that teaches Chinese Kenpo, a very effective system…read moreof self-defense. Patient, caring instructors who do it simply for the love of the art. Great for people of all ages and all levels of physical fitness.

As a beginner at the age of 50, you can imagine one could feel a bit intimidated coming into such…read morean establishment. But put any fears or concerns aside, this a family. Everyone has been kind and welcomed me in to the class from moment one. The age of the students goes from youth to adult and the class sizes are small enough so you get plenty of individual instruction from the instructors, where they emphasize the basics and are great at keeping you motivated. Belts are earned and never awarded prematurely. The monthly dues are more than reasonable as well as the cost of the uniform. Bill and Jennifer are 7th and 6th degree black belts and really are passionate about what they do. Highly Recommended.

My son has been with Amplegacy for about 1 year now. He has learned so much. The instructors Sensei…read moreJayson and Professor Angie are good with the kids. The kids learn discipline, self defense, confidence, n most importantly they gain an extended family. I like how the kids look out for eachother even the ones that are starting out. Thank you for all that you do!

From the owner: Martial Arts, Hula, Fitness, MMA. Stay tuned as Hip Hop, Dance and more Cultural Arts will be…read moreadded!

Since my son joined Salim's TKD in late 2022, his physical endurance and stamina has increased ten…read morefold. Everything about his TKD training has improved beyond what I could imagine in the short time he's been training there. And it's all because of the coaching and teaching techniques the Salim's have implemented. They make training interesting for the students. In addition to traditional TKD training, the Salim's take students on trail runs, beach runs, track runs to mix things up. And while they train hard, they have created an environment where the students feel like family. The Salim's have treated my son with nothing but kindness since day one, and they welcomed him with open arms. I would whole-heartedly recommend Salim's TKD if you are considering martial arts for your child.

I am forever grateful to lovely staff and Mr & Mrs Salim for their devotion and dedication to teach…read moremy daughter the disciplines of Tae Kwon Do. Before finding STK, my daughter use to do Soo Bak Do and Karate. She hated any form of physical exercise, so I would force her to get off her ipad and take her to do these activities. Every Tuesday night on our nightly walks, we would see the Salim Tae Kwon Do Van and their students training at Aviation Park in Redondo Beach. The students looked hard core... meaning to me ... looked like Olympic level athletes!! ... When my daughter refused to go to Karate, I would threaten her that I would enroll her at Salim Tae Kwon Do! ... This threat worked well because she was absolutely terrified of STK, because she witnessed how they would train at the park. She would get ready in 3 mins and out the door! Refuse chores? .. I only needed to say two words.. "Salim, Salim!" .., and this would entice her to do her chores! Anyhoo... onto how I eventually enrolled her at STK. My daughter was being bullied by a few boys in her class. So I Dropped her out of Karate and enrolled her into Salim Tae Kwon Do. "THE BEST PARENTAL DECISION I EVER MADE!!!" It's been 7 months since joining Salim, and in that short period I have seen an incredible transformation. My daughter is no longer the cowardly introverted little punching bag! Nope, she walks with confidence, her head up, shoulders back and kicks high and her form is strong! I am truly amazed with the positive transformation and it's all thanks to the teaching skills of Master Salim and his team! After a much anticipated re-opening of Salim Tae Kwon Do, their doors have finally opened inside the Southbay Galleria Mall. The new address is 1815 Hawthorne Blvd space 266 Redondo Beach 90278 Located on the 2nd floor near parking structure. Come & join the fun at Salim Tae Kwon Do and celebrate the re-opening with New mats, New Gear and tastefully furnished vibe. Master Salim and his dedicated staff will have your children mastering the concepts of Tae Kwon Do in no time! My daughter has been a student at Salim for a year now and it's the best decision ever made when it comes to outside school activities.

My 5 year old girl has been growing a ton of confidence here. We started in jiujitsu and she was…read morehaving trouble leveraging her weight and figuring out the twisting of body parts with her partner. The competitive nature of that program and discipline didn't build her confidence much. Here, the practice is focused on the individual but also as a part of the collective team. No real sparring yet in the Little Samurai class, only some practice punches and kicks with chest protectors. Lots of punching bag practice for strength building and training. Lots of calisthenics as well with lunges, jumping jacks, mountain climbers, frog jumps, burpees, etc. Skills that they can use their whole lives and get stronger with. At the same time, there will be fun games like tag, dodgeball, red light green light to keep their interest and to work on reflexes. Excellent training in focus and active listening as well with focus claps, raising hands to speak, caring for others and awareness of everyone's space. These things I have not encountered in any other studio/dojo. I've seen many places that allow disruptive students or even parents. In contrast, here at 1st class, they don't teach blind discipline towards any instructor/owner but respect for one's self and each other. This alone is what keeps us coming back. This is what schools don't teach enough of. Not to mention the actual martial arts she is learning here. Channeling their chi into a strong Aiya, learning how to punch and kick correctly in self defense. Amazing program for little ones. Instructors are all black belts who are not only cordial, but also gentle yet firm. We fit in very well here and would highly recommend this program for little ones.

Took my little one here for a complimentary class. I was pleasantly surprised by the diversity of…read morestudents and staff. The class was cute. It went by a little fast but I'm not sure if my little one could handle and hr long class though. Besides the distance for us, we would have committed. We may consider later.