I took 4 years of martial arts when I was a teenager and my son (age 14 and now with 7 years experience) is a black belt in karate. When we started looking in this area for what will become his new dojo, we were open to starting over in a new style, so we read all the reviews and websites for all the local instructors and then visited the advanced classes of the 9 within our acceptable travel distance. Both of us being experienced and knowing the path to black belt can take many years, we committed to really finding the right instructor/school for him by training with the 4 of those 9 that we liked best. SK Taekwondo was the fourth of the four we've tried and where we've ended up staying. Due to Covid, we waited over a year to try this place because they weren't allowing parents to watch while Covid was in full swing. We've been here for over 10 months now and it was definitely worth the wait. After a couple months of my son training here, my wife even signed up! SK Taekwondo is 5 stars all the way and I have so many good things to say about it. When we first started reviewing martial arts schools in the area, our intuition said SK would be the place we'd end up at because the classes looked like they were super fun and the training facility was huge and beautiful. It had great parking and a large area with seating for parents to watch. The little kids' classes were especially fun to watch with a dedication to both fun and discipline that was clear in both the joy of the students while training and the speed and enthusiasm they all demonstrated with lining up, doing drills and exercises, enthusiastically answering "yes sir!" as they did, etc. The school also has systems in place to support their younger students in getting good grades and being responsible and respectful at home. For the adult classes, which start at age 13, the same level of discipline and fun are encouraged. Every class consists of a warmup and stretching followed by technique training. Almost all exercises are partner exercises, so my son got to know other students quickly and there is a real sense of community. The instructors are all very knowledgeable and absolutely wonderful people, kind and supporting, friendly and welcoming to both students and parents like me who are just watching, and clearly dedicated to the sport. Instructors rotate and the classes are quite different each time, which our whole family enjoys. In the 10+ months we've been training, I can say that not a single class has been the same as any other. The foundational skills are included in everything and forms are usually 5-10 minutes at the end. The rest is really varied but always interesting and a great workout. Equipment like kicking pads, agility ladders, cones, etc. are used frequently and this makes the classes even more fun and diverse. They play music during the warmups and drills and that adds to the fun and energy of the environment too. Fridays are dedicated to sparring, testing is every couple months, and they have a "Black Belt Club" option where you can pay up front for unlimited classes until you get your black belt. This is the best price and what my son and wife both ended up doing. Estimated time to achieve black belt is 2.5 to 3 years if you are dedicated and attend class at least a couple times a week. This place is absolutely amazing and I could not recommend it higher. If you are looking for you or your child, come in and watch or try the actual class you/they will be in. Take advantage of whatever intro offer SK is offering at the time and experience it for yourself. If you do, I'm confident you'll be as happy and impressed as we have been! read more

SK Taekwondo - Board breaking is one of our favorite parts of our son's testing at SK Taekwondo. - Taekwondo Near Me - Temple City, California

In this school, TaeKwonDo stands for Take-Your-Dough. They care only about upcharging families, piling fee upon fee. They invented multiple additional color belts and interim stripe belts (that are completely unnecessary and are not required by Kukkiwon Taekwondo standards). The interim stripe belts exist only so they can charge you additional fees for more useless testing. And guess what? During the tests, the only master present is the owner himself. He teaches the class, and he is the only person who approves belt promotions. He, he, he... how convenient, isn't it? Being the only teacher and the only person approving and certifying the tests, he does not put his name on the belt certificates. Why do you think that is??? Simply because he does not possess any verifiable Kukkiwon black belt qualifications. If you are still attending the school, please ask Mr. Bae to present his Kukkiwon black belt certificates. Also ask him if, at the end of the black belt course, you will receive a legitimate Kukkiwon black belt certificate, or if it will be one signed by some random person with zero validity. Ask questions. Don't let yourself be fooled. read more

SK Taekwondo - Taekwondo Near Me - Temple City, California

They do not teach proper taekwondo. The owner is rude and unprofessional. Look elsewhere. read more

SK Taekwondo - Taekwondo Near Me - Temple City, California

We have received worthless black belt certificates from this school that are not kukiwon registered, and not valid anywhere else. We were cheated. This school is fraud. read more

Unacceptable Manager Conduct My daughter keeps asking me after what happened today: 'Dad, why did auntie Cindy lie?' For many years even before the pandemic, we have been taking both of our kids to SK Taekwondo at this location. We came to know SK Taekwondo through our kids parents referral, and we value their teaching on the skill, and good character building such as discipline, self-control, and respectful etc. But, our good experience completely changed today after an incident that involved my daughter and how the manager, Cindy, was handling it. In the middle of the class today, my daughter came to me and told me that her foot was hurt, and that she might need to put on a bandage to prevent further damage so she can continue the class. I took a look at her foot, not serious but a little blood due to the cut. I told her that she could try to go ask the manager, Cindy, to borrow a bandage if she has one available. To my surprise, my daughter came back and told me the manager told her that there is no blood, don't be a baby, and get back to the class. I told her that maybe she should try ask again because I don't think my daughter should go back to the class to continue practicing her kicking lesson with an open wound on her foot, as this may make her existing cut worse with more pain and possible germs get in through her cut. Then the manager came back with my daughter, with a bandage in her hand, but asking me to go to her office. When we're in her office, instead of providing the bandage so my daughter can continue her class, the manager told me that girls and boys took injury differently, and girls tend to make small little hurt a big issue to walk away from the class. She told me that there is no blood on my daughter's leg, and that she does not need a bandage to go back to her class. While I agree that there might be some kids or girls would do that, but I have to disagree on her saying that there is no blood on my daughter's leg, and she does not need any bandage to cover her cut for her to continue the same kicking move in the class. I told her to take a closer look on my daughter's leg as I can clearly see blood, and the opening is exposing her cut to germs. She asked my daughter to show her leg again, and immediately, without looking at it, she said that was an old wound. I was like, 'What?" Are you serious? That is clearly a fresh new cut and she didn't even care to take a second look to say it was an old scar! She then went outside to bring in Master Lee. I repeated what happened to Master Lee, and the manager, right away denied that she say anything about mentioning on 'old scar wound'. I was so shock and unbelievable on what I heard!! She was literally lying in front of me, and my daughter for something that she just said 1 minute ago! Why would she do that????? I have to confront her on her lying in front of my daughter, and gave us a hard time while we simply asking for a little piece of bandage so my daughter can continue on the class! And she told us to GET OUT OF HER OFFICE! Twice! I cannot believe what just happened to us, and the way we're treated! This should not happened to any parents! As a parent that sends kids to this facility for years, I would expect that the kids safety is a priority, but this manager's conduct today clearly tell a different story! I also do not believe that 'Telling a lie' in front of a kid is a good example for all the kids that look up to their masters of this facility! It clearly violate the value of good character building and teaching that we see this facility is enforcing! I'm very disappointed over how the manager handled this little request of ours and set a bad example to my daughter. She definitely owes us an apology for her conduct today! For these reasons, I have asked for the owner's contact and I think he needs to know what happened if he is serious about enforcing his teaching at this facility. Master Lee took down my name, phone number, and email, and told me that the owner will be calling me. I will be posting future updates on how the owner is responding to this incident which seriously ruined the trust that we have rendered to his team at this facility. read more

SK Taekwondo - Can you say there is 'no blood' on this cut? - Taekwondo Near Me - Temple City, California

My son has been going for almost 2 years. We did the black belt program and it's great. We don't have to worry about payment . It's upfront fee all the way until they are black belt. He has only leveled up once, but that's our fault because he was off and on going. If he had been going consistently he would leveled up several times by now. read more

Can't get my refund from the Tournament that they organized before Pandemic happened. At first they said they will return it to our home dojo then eventually they said they will credit it the next time they will have tournament and now they said they cannot refund it anymore. Totally dissappointed and they don't even answer my call they only sent me a text. read more

My boys really love this place! I have a 6 year old and a 3 year old taking classes. I could not be happier with what they are doing at S.K. Tae Kwon Do. First the masters and instructors are kid friendly, fun and engaging. They keep the workouts and instruction fresh and the kids always seem eager to attend. It seems like it is a good balance of instruction and fun. Second, the teaching goes beyond Tae Kwon Do. They encourage the students to take what they learn in class to home, school and life in general. They reinforce things like respect, appreciation, kindness and other values that we as parents try to instill on our kids. They also offer kids incentives for doing well in school, doing chores at home, etc. Third, the masters and instructors make themselves available if you need to talk to them. They are really open minded and will listen to your concerns. Overall I would highly recommend this place to anyone (especially kids) who wants to give Tae Kwon Do a try. read more

This is hands down the best Taekwondo school ever. My three children look forward to it every time they go. They have all excelled in motor skills, strength, agility, discipline and respect! The instructors and Masters are skilled and they challenge the kids while encouraging them too. It's the perfect balance of fun and growth. "I. Love. SK. Taekwondo!" read more

I am really impressed with this place. Both my kids joined about 2 months ago and I have to say that so far, it's been nothing but a positive experience. The Masters and the Instructors are very very good. They are structured and strict but also very caring. They work well with the students and seem to be in tune with each student's need. One of my kids has a lot of focus issues along with motor planning challenges but Master Vick and the rest of the staff here have been really patient, helpful and accommodating. There is always a Master or an instructor around in each class to provide the extra support he needs. I love the positive, energetic and supportive environment of the classes. The staff really makes it enjoyable for the students. I definitely recommend trying this place! read more

Well, today I recieved my Third Dan Black Belt.... So, guess I passed the testing. Now, time to start again. Thanks to Grand Master and all of the other Masters. The students here are great; and the parents are the greatest ! We are a very big and wonderful family. I hope that YOU find that special something in YOUR life that works for You. Good Luck to all. read more

I recently signed up my son at SK but he's been in TKD for the past 6 years. All I can say is energy, energy and energy!!! The Masters pushes the kids to learn, but the kids still have fun while learning. It's incredible how many full time Master they have teaching here, the ration is 4 to 5 kids per Master and some class has well over 30 kids. Wow!!! And, did I say this place is HUGE!! This is the only studio I have been to where parents don't have to worry about find a seat to observe. read more

It's a good studio. Teachers are patient. Kids enjoy it. Facility is a bit ran down and they push the kids a lot for referrals. Annoying.

This school offers the best training for those wanting to learn tae kwon do. I'm proud to have received a 3rd degree BB from this school. I only left this school because I moved 70 miles away and now wish they could open a school near my new home. I miss training here very much and miss all the great masters and instructors. Best in the business. read more

Best place ever for you or your kids to learn real tae kwon do from real tae kwon do instructors. Very friendly masters, very skilled, and the place is huge and roomy. Lots of room for parents to sit down and watch their kids practice. Highly Recommended! read more

My son has been attending for about 2 weeks now and he absolutely loves it, he constantly rants about it. The instructors there are very friendly and professional. All the kids seems to be enjoying it and having fun. They have a great program, very flexible schedule and big facility. I think my only complaint is pricing seems a bit high but I'd still highly recommend this place. read more

If you have a kid who is a little shy and takes a little bit of time to get comfortable with someone before they come out of their shell, Master Vick is not the person who you want to have your first private lesson with. First of all our first private lesson got rescheduled because he was late , second of all he is oblivious on how on to handle children.... when he got too intense and my kid cried... instead of being cool and collective. He just laughed. We got my kid back into the groove and she stopped crying. Then he decided to practice her ducking skills by swinging a rolled up plastic folder at her head. She wasn't really ready and he hit her straight over the head. She started crying again and he just stood there and laughed. The ducking motion should have been practiced a couple of times to make sure she had the motion down before he just swung like that. I understand it is taekwondo and I do not expect my child to be catered to. I just expect basic common sense and for my kid not to be laughed at. Maybe the other instructors are better for private lessons but Master Vick is a fool. read more

This is the best martial art in the world. I went to many different martial art schools, but this is the one that I trust them. I let all my kids including my wife and myself, my whole famiily go to this martial rt school. We all love it. Thank for the master teach us. read more

SK Taekwondo is a great place for your kids to learn martial arts and have fun. They can learn great values from this place. The masters and instructors are considerate and patient. Great place to get fit and relieve stress. read more

My niece loves going to SK! I get to drop her off sometimes and she's always really excited to go. The masters and instructors are really friendly and it can be seen that they truly enjoy working with the kids. Keep up the good work guys! read more

I sign up my child, at SK taekwondo last november, only now i have a chance to review. SK TAEKWONDO is a great place for your young child to learn. my Child has gotten much better since then. All the masters, instructors are great as well. my child was really shy at first, however after he took the private lesson. he no longer scared. I would highly recommend this school. read more

It's a fun place to go to. The instructors and masters are nice and teach well. It's a good place to go to for taekwondo. Only complaint is that the pricing is a tad expensive. read more

This is not a bad place to be, but I wish I signed up my boys for a 1 year program instead of 3 years. We cannot get our money back now if we quit. It is disappointing that a master called Master Ben, who seems to be the head coach there, apparently shows preference for some kids. When Ben teaches my boys were never given as much attention as several "favorable" kids were. My boys never got called to demonstrate and were never given stars or outstanding stripes though they tried as hard as the few favorable kids. Ben gave stars and praises to several kids quite so often and easily. I observed to see whether those few kids were simply topping others. To be honest, their forms, strength, attention didn't stand them out at all. When you watch from the bench this preference has been getting too obvious. We tried to avoid going to Ben's classes. But it was hard as we don't have their schedule on which master teaches which hour. I don't want my boys to be discouraged or feel they are not good enough. In fact, they work very hard in the classes and they are truly very good. I encourage them after the classes myself. But we are considering of withdrawing though we cannot have our money back. read more