Absolutely recommend! First of all would like to say that this place will definitely motivate you to do your best. Thanks to amazing coaches and amenities available you will be able to achieve your goals quickly. The space is big and can accommodate decent amount of people. Do not hesitate go to Taejo read more

My girls , 9 & 11, just finished their first week here. They love coming and look forward to it. They are smiling during and after class. The coaches are great , patient and funny. My kids have no experience at all but I see they learned so much already In just 3 days. The only thing, Parking is a bit of a struggle. But other than that this place is awesome everyone is so welcoming. My girls get very sweaty In 45 minutes. We love it! read more

My friend and I have been looking to try kickboxing so we stopped by the Monday 3PM kickboxing class. Our instructor was Niko and there was another instructor who helped do demonstrations. We began the class with an alternating jumprope/punching warm up (about 10 minutes) and transitioned to punching with gloves in partners after. Because it was both my friend and my second time kickboxing ever, Niko helped hold the pads for us and went over the basics. Majority of the others in the class seemed pretty experienced and were able to jump into the more complex combos that Niko was providing. I appreciated how Niko was so helpful and encouraging, even though my friend and I had much less experience than those around us. In the short period of time, we were able to learn and practice jabs, crosses, hooks, knees, and kicks. After about 40 minutes of using the gloves, we ended with a quick 5 minute ab workout. Overall, such a solid workout, way to relieve stress and build confidence. Even through attending one day, you can tell everyone in the gym is pushing themselves and constantly seeking to improve, which makes it a great place to learn and be challenged. Quick note on parking: street parking (most of the spots nearby are 1 hour maximum, which works out since the class lasts for an hour) read more

First of all I would like to thank coaches, Olive, niko and subin. They are great and funny too, which is a plus. I was hesitant to join but I'm so glad I did. I joined as a beginner, I knew nothing, literally nothing but they were/are always patient with me and I can see with everyone. Their encouragement is everything to me. The place is full of good vibes and clean. They also have little gym on the side(too bad I forgot to take gym pics) Preena read more

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I was going to Taejo for about 2 years before moving out of town. It was the best gym experience I've ever had. As a kickboxing newbie, classes were challenging but always fun. I learned something new every week and it never got repetitive or boring. In addition to great workouts, they will teach you proper fighting techniques. Whether you just want a fun and engaging way to get in shape or want to learn how to fight and get into the ring, Taejo got you covered. read more

Update review: Came here for the bounce house for kids years ago. But they no longer have that anymore. Just wanted to update my review to let people know that there's no more bounce house! read more

Taejo Kickboxing- Koreatown - Lots of jumpers for kids! - Gyms Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great workout, great instructors! Came here for a couple classes for free. The classes are really chill in that I didn't feel judged or anything because I was a complete noob. The instructors seem to genuinely want you to learn and grow, so prepare to work hard and sweat a lot. The first time I came was for one of the evening classes, which had maybe 25 people or so. Plenty of space though, so the space didn't feel cramped or anything. We started off with a little bit of jogging exercises. After that, they brought all the noobies in the class to the rink to teach us the fundamentals and a few basic combos, which I really appreciated it. The class ended with some ab workouts. For my second class, I went in the morning. There are a lot less people since it's pretty early, but with that you get more personal instruction which is helpful. This gym also has a crossfit class that appears to be separate from the kickboxing class. Not sure how that works with the membership. There are also some free weights and benches in the back, so this place has a lot to offer in terms of exercise. Great place to get a good workout in! read more

This is an awesome place to workout and learn kickboxing. I'm not very good, but I'm not a quitter either. Olive and Niko are incredibly patient and encouraging. They make me want to learn. Even during this pandemic I've had the opportunity to work out and learn everyday since we have classes on Zoom. I highly recommend this gym. Bravo to Olive and Niko! read more

The coaches here are awesome! Really makes you feel at home and part of the kickboxing family. They also provide fitness classes that really kick you into shape! read more

What negative things can I say about this gym owned by former K-1 fighter Randy Kim? Absolutely nothing. Being new to kickboxing / Muay Thai, it is the first gym that I have signed up for. The coaches here: Niko, Olive, Steven and Dan have been excellent in their ways of teaching and are always willing to take the time help with any questions! Genuine people if you ask me. Not only are the coaches great but the positive vibes from all the other people in the gym as well. Clean equipment, schedule full of classes, this place is awesome. In the 4 months that I have been here, I feel like I have learned tremendously, and a great first gym to have signed up for. Definitely recommend to anyone read more

Can't express enough how quality of a combat gym Taejo has been for me. I came in a little less than a month ago, and I was immediately welcomed with warm greetings from all the instructors, Olive, Niko, and Stubin. I've learned so much and improved just as quickly attending both the pad work and strength and conditioning classes held each week faithfully. The environment is friendly, competitive, and respectful. Worry not if you're a beginner, this place is perfect for anyone looking to learn for the first time. For parents as well, Stubin is an excellent instructor for the youth, and I see kids kicking and flipping in the air on the weekly. Nonetheless, since I've joined I've gotten stronger, faster, and leaner. Taejo is the place to check out if you're ever in koreatown la. Ps Olive gets gnarly with the strength and conditioning workouts that would put CrossFit athletes to shame. read more

Shoutout to the instructor named Steven for going out of his way to train me, one-on-one, during my first ever Kickboxing class. I definitely came in as a n00b with very little understanding of how much technical skill and endurance it takes to do kickboxing. I came in hoping to find something high cardio and fun to do, considering I work full-time at my desk, and definitely need to be more active. It definitely was a challenging workout and, I gotta say, this instructor completely changed the experience for me. Steven was very positive and empowering. Really appreciated that. You could definitely tell how passionate he is about what he does and how he really seemed to want me to not just do better, but also to understand the synchronicity of my movements and why this happens/how it should be done correctly. I was very impressed by that. Any other coach could have been like, "Sorry girl, this class is too tough for you. Go home & try a different level class." But he was super down to earth, adjusted a training sesh personalized for me, and I felt amazing when I got home. What a huge difference an instructor with such fantastic energy makes! I definitely am coming back for the strength and conditioning also. Excited to get that heart pumping! read more

Best gym in ktown! Love this place and the coaches there. If you need a place to workout, get in shape and have a great time overall chasing your fitness goals. This is the place!! read more

Great Gym, amazing instructors that will push you to your limits and get you results Gym is fully equipped with several bags, a boxing ring. Theres also strength and conditioning with a full crossfit setup. They have racks, oly bars, sleds etc read more

- Great place for beginners - Instructors are super friendly, patient, and helpful (Steven, Niko, Olivia) - Incredibly spacious, clean, and has tons of weight lifting equipment - Gym members are very helpful and welcoming - Very detailed instructions and are always willing to help you with your form Fundamentals Kickboxing Class: - 10 minute warm up (jog, stretch) - 10 minute conditioning (push-ups, burbees) - 30 minute kickboxing techniques - 10 minute abs Strength & Conditioning Class: - 10 minute warm up - 40 minute conditioning (changes daily like cross-fit) - 10 minute abs What I love most about the gym is that the instructors really care. If you're doing something with bad technique, they'll come and fix your form. It's not like a normal cardio-kickboxing class where you're just swinging at a punching bag blindly. I started going to this gym because I just needed a place to workout, but I've stayed because of the community of people. Joe Kim, the head instructor, has one of the most chizzled 6-pack I've ever seen in my life. After one-look at this guy's 6-pack, you can't not be motivated to work-out hard. He's also very knowledgeable in fitness, self-defense, nutrition, and is always willing to help you out after class if you have any questions. The owner of the gym is Randy Kim, a gigantic korean-man who's 6'7, a former professional kickboxer, and an olympian shot-put champion of South Korea. This guy looks extremely intimidating and scary, but he's an awesome dude with great stories. read more

I've been training at Taejo for just over 2 years now and I look forward to every workout. The coaches are very friendly and always take the time to answer any questions you may have. The gym has everything you'd want in a kickboxing facility and they're always adding more equipment. This place will help get you into shape and keep you there. read more

When I moved to LA last fall my main concern Finding a good place to work out near my home. Fortunately I found this gem in the heart of Ktown. The coaching staff couldn't be more chill. The gym it self is straight out of a Rocky film. (That's a good thing) Plenty of kickboxing and CrossFit classes to fit anyone's schedule. Honestly I wasn't into CrossFit before joining, but with a little encouragement I know love it and see and feel the benefits. If your a good person and want to improve your life, this is your place. read more

On wkds, they fill the whole place with kids' bouncy rooms. There's a sign outside that says $7 for 2 hrs, but the price is $9. No bigs. Great place to tire out the munchkins. Making them do laps may be frowned upon, so better to play their hearts out. I look at my kids and wish i was their age. Thats how much fun they have. There are tables, benches & sofas so parents can read, relax, etc. i think i saw a mom go to the gym, too. Hoping her kids were old enough or someone else watched them. read more

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I would give it 10 stars if the max was ten and twenty if the max was twenty (goes on forever) I LOVE this gym this gym is the BEST! The whole program and teaching and stuff is really good and i would definitely recommend it to people (i do recommend it in daily conversation) All the people are nice and the coaches are super cool and amazing !! read more

Owned by former K-1 fighter, Randy Kim. Although Brian is the main instructor, Randy does teach classes from time to time. On Advanced nights we have Simon as instructor. All of these instructors are tough. Randy teaches basics & technique, Brian conditions, and Simon torture you. I really enjoyed my time here. The people are really friendly/easy going. I've made several friends here. Apart from scheduled classes there is a weight area & full ring, which can be used instead of class or during open gym hours. 7AM class has the least amount of students (3-10) 10AM class has a medium amount of students (8-12) 5:45-6:45PM are kids class which has about (10) 7PM & 8:30PM Night classes with the exception of Advanced days (~6-15) has a large amount of students. I would estimate about 20-30. If you come to Advanced days be prepared to spar. You will need a mouth piece. On a side note, Randy also own's Art Of Bella Ceramic studio which is located next to Zero To Hero Kickboxing. Randy informed me that students get 50% off when crafting at Art of Bella!! read more

Bar Method, Yoga and Pilates just aren't my type of sport. After doing some serious research, Yelp ratings proved to be extremely accurate! Clean, open new facility with incredible instructors. The instructors really care about your well-being & improvement. You can sense their passion when they teach & you really start to look forward to the next class. There's no pressure and everything is to your pace. Finding a partner is easy because everyone in the class is down to earth and supportive. You can purchase the equipment from the gym - it's same price as ordering on amazon prime, just that you get it on the spot as to waiting for the two day shipping. Every class is different & level of intensity & workout is very consistent. 1 hour will fly by and you won't even realize it. I'd especially recommend joining Zero to Hero to female friends since it's empowering and energizing. read more

Zero to Hero is amazing!! My husband and I moved to Koreatown recently and were looking for gyms in the area to join. We wanted to get in shape, after coming back from our wedding and honeymoon. This gym was without a doubt the one that we felt was the best. The classes here are tons of fun, very high-intensity, and they always vary up the workout routines. Invariably, by the end of each class, we are reduced to a puddle of sweat, and feel like the workout kicked our butts! But it's an awesome feeling!! Our bodies are getting slimmer and more defined - hooray! The instructors are very knowledgeable and patient. Coach Brian has no problem correcting my form, such as when I'm leaving open space near my head for an opponent to attack me. So the classes are not just about throwing punches or kicks, but also on proper form and technique. Plus, the coaches will push you to the limit so you get the best workout. Definitely check it out! They have a trial class for free, so you can find out how fun and intense these workouts are. You'll want to come back for more. :) read more

Yes, I admit...the name of this place does not conjure up images of a Rocky-esque gym, but it is a clever name from a business standpoint and I really dig this gym for several reasons: -The owner is a former K-1 fighter and sparring partner of Josh Barnett. -The gym is very clean, which makes it kid/female friendly. It's always a good sign when you see mops and buckets. Let's just say you don't have to worry about stepping in pubes when walking barefoot in here. -No douchebags. -Because it's still fairly new, it's not overly crowded, which means you have easy access to all the amenities if you want to work out on your own. -Whenever I do come here, it's to help my friend train for an upcoming fight so we do our own training. I have not taken an actual class here, but from what I have seen, I can tell you the beginner and kids classes are taught well. One of these days I'll try the men's striking class. -I like how they stamp their logo on EVERYTHING in here....on each punching bag, on each kicking pad, in the boxing ring, pretty much everywhere. Gotta give them kudos for trying to imprint their logo in your brain. Overall, this is a great place to workout. If you don't want to sign up for a monthly membership, then it's $20 to drop-in/session. Oh and to the chubby Korean dude with glasses....next time you see us, just ask if you want to learn some pointers. Please don't follow me around the gym and copy me as if you're my little brother. read more

Although I live in Irvine, I always take the time to take a kickboxing class here when I'm in Koreatown. If you're looking for a great workout and want to burn off that burger and fries you had for lunch, try a class here. I guarantee you'll instanly burn off those calories and then some. Every time I go, I get my butt kicked (not literally). I've been doing boot camp in Irvine for a year now, but these kickboxing classes burn way more calories than one hour of boot camp will in my opinion. I always leave bright red and sweaty and I love it. Joe is one of the instructors and he's great. He takes the time to come around and fix your form. He's great at showing you the right form through demonstration and it's hilarious when he shows you what NOT to do. It's even funnier when people don't follow his clear instructions and do what he just clearly said NOT to do. Oh people. The classes aren't just for learning kickboxing moves. You do aerobic exercises like laps or running knees up high in addition to working out your abs and arms and legs and butt. If I lived in LA, I would definitely join this gym, so for you lucky folk that live in LA/Koreatown, try it out! read more

Thank you to Olive one of the trainers here at the kickboxing gym for being so welcoming. I've drove by this gym so many times and finally decided to drop in and hit bags for a quick session. I wasn't use to hitting bags with no shoes since this is a kickboxing gym. Everyone here was super cool. It's pretty big and they also have a full size ring. I would totally recommend this place! read more

Love this place, got a 3 months contract always broke a sweat, always been pushed to my limits, the place is huge Randy and Brian are awesome! They also have a free introductory class so go check it out! read more

Taejo Kickboxing- Koreatown - Gyms Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I started kickboxing after a bad breakup, and I started kickboxing at Zero to Hero. I signed up for personal sessions with Brian, and I have had so much fun! Not only have I never sweat so much in my life, but it has been great therapy for me as a stress release. I have learned so much about what my body can do and about pushing myself! I love Zero to Hero kickboxing and am so glad I signed up! read more

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I usually hate group classes of any kind, because I'm clumsy, uncoordinated, inflexible, and tend to be embarrassed in front of everybody. I'm THAT person. So luckily, I brought my bf here for support to try their free introductory kickboxing class for beginners and we ended up having a great time! We ran laps and did jumping drills for the warmup which tired us out pretty good, and then got into the boxing and kicking portion of it, and then the ab exercises at the end. There was free water for us, the employees were nice, the gloves were provided, and the instructor, Joe, was awesome. I liked Joe, because even though he was correcting me ALL THE TIME, he didn't make me feel like a total dumbass and smiled and laughed with me. At the end of the class, he introduced himself to my bf and I and he helped me with the kicking parts I was struggling with. He's one cool guy! If I weren't moving out-of-state, I'd definitely become a regular. TIP: you can't wear shoes if you've worn them outside because they have to be absolutely clean. So either wear shoes that are strictly indoor shoes, wear your socks (which I don't recommend because they get twisted and come off easily), or go barefoot. read more

Tried their free intro class with a friend and had an amazing time, and by amazing I mean I've never worked so hard, sweated so much, and felt so sore. My friend and I were first hesitant to try it out since we usually just stick with yoga. But the chick who I talked to on the phone assured us that there's a lot of other girls taking the class and to not be intimidated. It turned out that everyone was friendly and it was a welcoming atmosphere. Brian was a great instructor (and pretty cute too) and made sure we were keeping up and understood the workouts. There were a lot of students in the evening class, but Brian paid close attention that everyone was in good form. I'm recommending this place to all my friends. read more

On the weekends, this places turns into an indoor kid's bouncy ball area. I paid so I could have the rear section of tables to myself. They rent it out in 3 hour blocks and if you price it per kid, it's dirt cheap. The provide cooler (no ice), tables WITH coverings, and constantly come by to throw out your trash. The worker there might seem intrusive but they're doing their job to keep the area of play safe and clean. Why no 5 stars? The closed off area to me was dirty. Shoes had to have come off but my socks got insta-trashed. Bathroom was confusing as normally the male restroom is to the rear but it was sectioned off and I climbed mount fuji to get to it. read more

One of the Biggest Gym in Los Angeles with 1 Full Size Ring & Huge Workout Space. If you are looking for a place to get into shape this is it! You will be sweating alot Plus condition & streching too. If you have some experience w/ Martial Arts you can also find high level training classes, like sparring classes, but ppl go w/ their pace & control. Type in Randy Kim in youtube you can find his matches. If you are in Ktown this is the best martial arts & fitness training center period! read more

I've been at this gym for 3 months now and I absolutely love it. Coach Olive and coach Niko have made every class exciting and welcoming, and they offer great constructive criticism and motivation. All of the staff and participants are extremely friendly and make sure new members feel comfortable and feel like family. Along with the great variety of classes, the gym has equipment for lifting and exercising outside of martial arts that make this the perfect gym for anyone and everyone. I highly recommended Taejo! read more

I've been coming here for about 3 weeks and it was the one of the best decisions I've ever made. This is not just a workout. The instructors are very attentive and care that you learn the correct form. They also don't go easier on you if you're a girl which I appreciate. The classes are small and manageable and allow the instructors to come by and give tips to everyone. If you live in or around Koreatown, I highly suggest you make this your spot! read more

Simply the best gym I've ever been to. Everyone in the gym is respectful and there is no hazing when it comes to sparring. Great equipments and the coaches are not only experienced/know what they are doing, but also very approachable. This gym has created a family for me and made it my second home. God bless read more

Don't understand why it's $100 fee just to sign up when they charge $200 per month. A friend and myself were going to sign up for the 3 month package because the place is close, but after speaking to the manager and ultimately being told there is no reason for the fee other then it just being an enrollment fee to bring money into the business, me and my friend have passed on this place. Fees for the sake of having fees is not a good excuse for a fee! Do I have the $100 to pay, yes, should I give my $100 for literally no reason, just to be a paying customer anyways... no. Not good business in my opinion. Unfortunate, they are close and they could have made 900 over the next 3 months by waiving that pointless fee. read more

Today was my first day after signing up. All I got to say is that this place is going to be my second home. The vibe of the place is chill but you come to put the work in. The strength and conditioning class was good, really focused on an all around body workout. The class flew by and then after had some free time to hit bags for a hour. Can't wait to go back tomorrow for the kickboxing class! Must join gym if you are looking to get in shape or live in the area. read more

I came here for a trial class and the instructor, Joe, was awesome. It is definitely one of the best workouts I've had in a while - even the warm-ups will leave you a little winded. He was particular good and funny at demonstrating the proper and improper techniques for the exercises. I also really enjoyed watching people box and the mitt work in the ring. Very nice and clean facility. The only suggestion I have is that some people aren't accustomed to holding kicking/punching pads, so maybe have the instructor show newcomers or go around and correct people? Though this might have just been particular to my partner (who was also my friend and didn't want to listen to me...) read more

Best gym I've been to! I have been to this place for a couple of months and I feel like I am getting my money's worth here. Coach Niko and Coach Olive are great people as well as great mentors and are always helpful whenever I have any questions. They are always ready with great workouts for everybody and in the meantime, you are getting better and better every day. From my first week, it has felt like home. If you are looking for a kickboxing experience this is the spot. read more

Great classes been going for a few months now and have learned a not very helpful instructors and always tons to fun!

I started coming to this gym about a year ago. The learning and benefits have been immense. I'm not the most eye-hand coordinated girl. During classes the instructors walk around to provide specific feedback. I couldn't even "jab" with the correct arm. I needed a lot of help. After only a couple classes, I had learned form, techniques, and basic combos. Ive lost weight in my abdominal area, toned my arms and legs. It has been a great experience all around. read more