My 6-year-old son has always had a hard time focusing and staying engaged, so I started looking for activities that could help build his attention, confidence, and discipline. After researching local options on Yelp, I came across Taekwondo USA. Thankfully, Master Kim offers an introductory lesson at a great price that even includes a free uniform. From the very first lesson, both my son and I were hooked. We're now about a month in, and it has been a wonderful experience. Master Kim does an incredible job making each class fun while also teaching students the importance of paying attention, following instructions, and showing respect. I also want to recognize Master Jimmy, who has spent a great deal of time helping my son stay focused, follow directions, and continue improving. His patience and encouragement have made a real difference. The entire staff has been welcoming, supportive, and genuinely invested in the students' success. I'm excited to see my son continue to learn, grow, and build confidence under the guidance of Master Kim, Master Jimmy, and the rest of the team. Highly recommended! read more

Great spot in east whittier area. Located in a strip mall next to Smart and final. Master Kim and associates working at the spot are very diligent with what they do. They take really good care of the kids they instruct. Very professional environment. read more

Amazing facility. Super Professional Master Kim! Highly recommend the training here. Fun atmosphere and most important factor, they teach kids respect along with exercise. Thank you Master Kim read more

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Thank you Master Kim and Instructor Jimmy. It has been such an amazing experience in seeing my son's confidence boost, his anxiety decrease, and just the all around positive changes! Not to say he wasn't respectful or responsible prior to this, but It has definitely added more understanding as he now has 2 male role models he can look up to. I highly recommend! I've been sharing with friends and family. read more

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Master Kim is firm but fair. He inspires the kids with praise and goals. My son came, begrudgingly; prefers all things to electronic. I wanted him to be active and learn discipline. Master Kim asks for respect by showing respect. He meets the kids at their level. He works with them and really coaches them. My son LOVES going to Taekwondo. I have zero complaints from him when it's time to go to his class. I also enjoy watching how timid most kids are when they start as white belts and in just a few sessions, they are showing confidence and strength. It's brings me joy to see our kid, as well as, other children grow and learn and reach goals. read more

I've been coming for 5 months to bring my 4 year old. I feel blessed to have found this Taekwondo place. I am so thankful to Master Kim and Instructor Jimmy, my million respects. My son LOVES coming. They make the class fun while molding the kids to be obedient and disciplined. I appreciate their patience and love they give to their classes. My son is getting better, although he has his turtle steps, the instructors don't give up and work on ways to make him better along with the rest of the students whom are already phenomenal. One of the best gems in Whittier. read more

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If you are looking for a good place for your children to learn. I would strongly recommend to come here. I appreciate how much dedication and commitment master Kim and instructor Jimmy have to their students. To be completely honest it is hard to work with children when it comes to learning. They are both so patient and understanding. They pay attention to each and every student they have. I was scared of my son not learning or not be able to pay attention. But I'm impressed with how they run everything. My son has grown so much while attending Tae Kwon Do USA. He learned patience, commitment, dedication, and motivation. But most importantly my son is happy and eager to go to class. I LOVE that he does. Thank you master Kim and instructor Jimmy. read more

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Our kids love leaving here with Master Kim and Sir Jimmy. Our oldest start off crying and many times didn't want to learn. Master Kim and Sir Jimmy gave him that confidence and will to learn. They work well with scheduling. Recommend read more

Taekwondo USA - He didn't think he would be able to do this. Flying side kick nailed it after 2 practice tries. - Taekwondo Near Me - Whittier, California

Master Kim and Mister Jimmy are amazing with children of all ages, but especially the little ones. I would highly recommend! read more

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This place has been so great with our 6 year old son with autism. He absolutely loves coming to each class and has shown so much improvement since he started. Master Kim and Master Jimmy work so well with all the kids. They teach discipline and hard work but make each class so fun. We tried another Tae Kwon Do place and they were not willing to work with my son due to his disability. This place was an answer to prayer and they were so welcoming and inclusive right away and he has had no problems participating here. We would highly recommend Tae Kwon Do USA. read more

My son is in the process of climbing the ranks here and he says that he enjoys going here every week and sometimes even wishes he could go everyday. This establishment is very nice and I enjoy watching my son rise the ranks here. If anyone you know is thinking of letting their children join a martial arts place this is your best bet. read more

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We brought our 2 boys to Taekwondo, each with their own set of challenges that we hoped these classes would gently push them on. My 6 y/o struggled with confidence and was easily tearful. My 4 y/o struggled with focusing and listening skills. Master Kim and Master Jimmy are excellent leaders and teachers. They make learning this sport fun, while also teaching valuable lessons of resilience, hard work, respect and discipline. As a Mom, I am thrilled because my kids love coming to class, but my heart exploded when my kiddos told me today after class "I'm proud of MYSELF." Folks, this sense of accomplishment for a child is a priceless experience! read more

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Master Kim runs a great program at Tae Kwon Do USA. The children love him. He is firm but fair. Strict but loving. And most of all, beyond funny which makes each lesson/training fun for the kids. My son has progressed nicely in a few short months and looks forward to class. Highly recommend. read more

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My daughter just joined about 2 months ago and she loves it! She has learned so much in such a short time. read more

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Master Kim is Awesome Both instructors are Great ! Good to start your kids Young Great discipline for children 10/10 and he will work with you on planing for payments read more

So many great moments have happened here! I started bringing one of my kids first and once the other kiddo was ready I signed him up. Master Kim and Master Jimmy are very patient with the kids and they have a great way of balancing discipline and fun. Thanks again read more

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My child has been training with Master Kim for 3 years now. It has been a wonderful, fun & interesting. Learning the Art Highly recommend enrolling your child .Master Kim is excellent with each & every student . Parents any concerns Master Kim is always willing to listen & help .My child enjoys evey class He has learned many life long skills. read more

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I highly recommend Tae Kwon Do USA. My son has learned all about responsibility, discipline, and commitment. Master K is an exceptional person with lots of patience read more

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My daughter enjoys taekwondo with Master Kim! He makes class super fun for the kids...and parents! Master Jimmy works well with the kids, too. They are so positive that kids respond to discipline as well. Highly recommend this studio. read more

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Master Kim is awesome. He is patient and drives discipline with his students in an organized and fun way... read more

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We have been coming here for a few months now & we love Master Kim! He is wonderful with the students and really has a wonderful balance of encouraging the kids while still inspiring them to work hard and get better, which I think is an important part of being a great coach. If your wondering about this studio definitely give their free lessons a try. read more

We got family members in training as well as obtained their black belts here. Master Kim is very dedicated in teaching young minds and advancing their blistering and learning skills. I even took his class in 2004, and now my daughter is closer than ever to the black belt. They have multiple instructors that were prior students and very good friends of mine. Bring your kin here, and make them stronger with every class. read more

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My son is currently attending Master Kim Taekwondo USA and is enjoying every moment. My son was not interested in any sports so we signed him up to Taekwondo, and he loves it. My husband and I are very happy with the skills and discipline Master Kim teaches in his class. Master Kim works so well with all the kids that attend his classes. As parents we feel very comfortable and we trust Master Kim. My son attends twice a week, he enjoys the classes so much that he wants to attend more. I highly recommend Taekwondo USA to everyone! Bring your children so they can learn many life skills plus have doing so! read more

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Master Kim is a great instructor. My son looks forward in attending practice every time. read more

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Master Kim is excellent at what he does. My son has her. His student fit almost a year & he's learned so much, from discipline to obedience. Highly recommend this studio & master! read more

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My Two girls have been here for almost a year and they have loved every minute of the classes from day 1! Master Kim makes the class very fun for the kids but at the same time teaching them discipline and to show respect. He brings out the best in my daughters and they look forward to coming to class every week. we plan on being part of the Taekwondo USA whittier family for as long as master kim will have us. their two weeks trial is a really good deal but be warned, once you come for the basic trial, your kids will love it so much that you definitely will be coming back for good! read more

My son has had a great experience at Taekwondo Usa. Master Kim and Master Jimmy are really great with the kids. They are encouraging and positive but disciplined. read more

This is a great training for my 8 year old who's having an awesome time while learning. read more

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Master Kim is the finest TKD teacher in town and maybe even anywhere! We brought our oldest son for four years through to junior black belt. Now we are back with son number two. Master Kim is an amazing teacher with high standards for students but also makes it fun. If you want your child to learn self control, focus, and confidence while also getting much-needed exercise, this is the place for you. We tried another TKD studio (by mistake) and could not to wait to get back here. I would give him six stars if I could! read more

Another belt test ceremony for all the students! Master Kim and Master Jimmy know how to bring out the best in these kids! Going on 3 years now and my wife and I couldn't be happier! Highly recommend this place! read more

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Going on our 2nd year . Master Kim continues to be an excellent instructor .He is very supportive & helpful .When parents have a concern he Always makes time to listen with sincere concern. My son looks forward to every single class he say's it's SUPER FUN ! read more

My son just got the yellow belt. He is very proud of himself and getting more confident. Master Kim is very professional and patient. He know how to encourage kids and guide them to the right direction read more

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This is my first yelp review ever. I had to write this because I am extremely pleased with Taekwondo USA and had to share with others. I am a school teacher and a dad. I looked around the Whittier and La Mirada area for a Taekwondo center for my 5 year old son. After much research and trying several places I enrolled my son in Master Kim's class. Master Kim and Master Jimmy are extremely good with kids of all ages. They are naturals. They are able to provide a class where students are learning, exercising, having fun, and increasing in confidence. Very early, I heard my 5 year old let out a roar of "baho" that I did not know he had in him. In the 6 months he has attended this class his balance, agility, strength, and confidence have all increased. I also want to add that Master Kim has personally delivered instruction in every single class. This is not one of those places where the Master hands off the class to his protege. My family is always on a budget. But this is high quality instruction worth every penny. Bring your kids here. Master Kim knows what he's doing. I highly recommend. read more

I called around a few places to get an idea of pricing. This was one of the first places i called and it was around $70/ month (which i thought was alot, but after calling around it seems pretty normal) i spoke to the owner and let him know i was just shopping around. He called me back later that evening to offer a free 2 week trial for my 6 year old and 3 yr old. I decided to take him up on it. After the first class i could see my just turned 3 year old did not have the attention span needed. The owner gave my oldest a uniform to wear next class. My 6 year was doing well, but every time i asked him how he liked it, he was adamant that he did not like it. We continued for the full two weeks (2x a week) and i thought my son was doing really well, and seemed happy doing it. When the end came my son really just wanted to try a different sport. I might have pushed him a little more to continue, but for $70 a month, its just too much to spend on something he wasn't passionate about. I do think he would have benefited a lot from the class in gaining confidence, but i just feel if we try again next year, we might have a better outcome. I felt a little bad, because the teachers had been so nice. There were two younger guys working with a group of about 5. Everyone at this place demanded respect without being intimidating. The teachers would make jokes and have fun with the kids while they were learning. They would call the kids by their name, and tend to them when they needed extra help. The owner was SO very kind and not pushy or overly aggressive for our business. When the end came, i explained that we were going to try out some other sports to find the one best suited to my son, and he completely understood and was just so nice about it. I felt a little guilty keeping the uniform and offered to return it, but he assured me it was fine and we could keep it. staff is great...the overall atmosphere is great...i would definitely recommend this place to anyone interested. read more

My daughter is 8 years old and wanted to try martial arts. I know Tae Kwan Do USA has been here for a long time. After shopping around I found out why. They teach a discipline oriented, to the point class that keeps the students focused, and having fun. As a parent with a background in martial arts I appreciate the fact that they don't just give away belts. They train and retest students until they are ready to advance. At the same time the students know that the belt is earned and not just paid for. The instructors keep the students motivated, and even if they don't pass a test on the first try, they learn that with hard work and focus they will succeed. My daughter has been at this school for three months and absolutely loves it. read more

My son has been a part of Teakwondo USA for about a year now. Master Kim along, along with the other instructors, make the entire class fun for everyone. Along with teaching Taekwondo, the instructors involve discipline and respect. These classes are a great value as well. My son always looks forward to his TKD classes and hopes to keep going for a long time to come. read more

Started our child here a couple years ago and we were impressed from the get-go. It is very clean and ran by good-hearted people. Master Kim is very professional and amazing with kids of all ages. read more

Master Kim is the best master ive seen so far and has very good instructors who help out. My daughter looks fwd. to every class and has the the best time of her life when she is sparring. read more

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We like this place my self and my 2 girls is bean like 7 months now that we sign up in master Kim School of Tae kwon do and have very good instructors who help out, I would definitely recommend for any one and any child that expresses an interest in martial arts, This is the place. read more

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We enrolled our 4 year old son in Tae Kwan Do after realizing that he did not yet have the patience for team sports. The only reason that we chose this establishment is because it is 1 mile from our home, but it turns out that it was the best decision that we could have made! Initially we spoke with Master Kim about our concern that our son may not like Tae Kwan Do and we did not want to pay for multiple months if it was not for him. Master Kim offered us a trial period with the option to continue after if he enjoyed it. During class, the Masters teach the children discipline and to be respectful of their parents and others while having fun with multiple laughs. Even though there are a handful of children in each class, they are able to give 1 on 1 assistance as needed as there are multiple Masters assisting and I always feel as if they are watching and helping everyone in the class. When a child gets too excited and out of hand, which happens often because they are kids, a Master discretely pulls them aside for a short chat and then returns them back to their classmates. This seems to do the trick every time. I am more than pleased with the respect that they have given to us, the way they have taught my son to respect others and the skills that they have learned. I would definitely recommend Tae Kwan Do USA for any child that expresses an interest in martial arts, any child that does not have the attention span for team sports or any parent who is just looking to try something new for their child. On a side note, watching the children at each class is a blast!! They are all so serious, try so hard and are so cute. The parents have a smile on their face throughout the class. read more