We love Elite taekwondo! My son has been going here for a while now. We see lot of positive change…read morein him. He became more responsible at home (small things like, making his bed, cleaning up and help mom etc.). Weekly chorus- behavior book is working out great! He loves taekwondo classes specially sparring! Schedule works out great for us. Also love the stuff there. Master Choi is really great with kids. It's such a wonderful location for our community!

We have had a wonderful experience with Elite Fitness Taekwondo in Irvine. My daughter started here…read morewhen she was about 4 years old, and she is now 7. Over the past few years, we have seen tremendous growth in her confidence, discipline, and perseverance. In the beginning, she wasn't very interested, and there was a point when she even wanted to quit because the forms were becoming more challenging. I spoke with Master Choi about it, and he was incredibly supportive. The instructors slowed down the form practice to help her better follow along. With patience, encouragement, and consistent practice, she eventually mastered it -- and that moment was incredibly meaningful for her. Now, my daughter proactively practices her forms on her own, and Taekwondo has become part of her daily life. Through Taekwondo, she has learned not only physical skills, but also important life values: never giving up, respect, discipline, and self-control. Master Choi, Master Tracy, and all the black belt instructors consistently reinforce these lessons. They are firm when needed, but always kind and encouraging. You can genuinely see that they care about each child's growth. What I appreciate most is seeing the kids truly enjoy the classes while learning in a positive environment. We are very grateful to be part of ILDO TKD and highly recommend Elite Fitness Taekwondo to other families.

After bringing my son here for a few years, I have enrolled my daughter and have loved her growth…read morein her confidence since. I love her confidence when she's talking to older kids and knows to speak up for herself. This is the place for you to bring your little girls. There is a good mix of boys and girls in their classes and there are female instructors as well in particular Instructor Mia who is phenomenal. Reasonably priced and the progression of color belts through frequent tests keep the kids engaged. I believe there is a free 7 day trial so you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

We have been going to Dynamic Martial Arts for a couple of years and seeing our son's growth has…read morebeen amazing to see, mentally and physically. The instructors are supportive in their student's development and pushes them to be better. The end result? Gained confidence that they will carry on outside the class and in life. Highly recommend to give this place a try!

We took a free trial class and signed up the same day, absolutely loving it for our five-year-old…read moredaughter! Master Yoon is so good at keeping kids engaged with a fast-paced mix of direction, humor, discipline, and compassion. It is a unique mix, and the entire studio makes our daughter feel welcome and like part of a family every single class. we've only just gotten started, but are looking forward to being a member for many years to come.

From the owner: We're very happy to offer a high-quality Martial Arts Program in Irvine. Regulus Taekwondo is a…read moreunique Martial Arts School that strives to build Character and Leadership through Martial Arts philosophy and training. Our instructors strive to create a positive yet disciplined environment where students can cultivate their physical, mental, and spiritual strength while building confidence, social skills, and anti-bullying techniques. We believe these life skills will allow them to be productive and respected members of society. We certify our black belts through Kukkiwon and follow their official rules and requirements.

***This a review for the capoeira program and facilities…read more CAPOEIRA: I've been taking capoeira classes for almost a year now through Capoeira Batuque Irvine (look it up for more info!). The capoeira classes are located in a different studio on Mondays while we utilize this ATA Martial Art's studio on Tuesdays and Thursdays. It's been such a great learning experience physically and mentally. Our instructor, Corpo Fechado (Zach) simultaneously walks us through and pushes our limits every class. We still have our music portion at the beginning of class as it is an essential factor in capoeira. Furthermore, it is inspiring to see other students improve through time we train together. The number of students training have risen tremendously! I remember there was about 10-14 students per class but now it goes up to 20 students per class on a certain days. You know it's a good 2-hour workout when your t-shirt is drenched and when you think your crying, it's actually the dripping sweat from your forehead to your eyes. FACILITIES: Clean and spacious. The huge space is beneficial for our capoeira warm-ups, drills, and roda, especially more new students training. I love the padded floors! The bathroom is consistently clean, too. Come join the fun!

My son has been a student at OCMA for the past 10 years, and during this time we have seen the…read morestudio evolve under different leadership from the previous management to when Master Kim took over a few years ago. Unfortunately, the quality and culture of the studio have declined significantly since Mr. Kim assumed responsibility from his father. Mr. Kim lacks experience in managing a studio and consistently demonstrates a transactional, money driven approach. His communication with customers is unprofessional. My son is a second degree black belt and was working toward his third degree black belt, a two year commitment. At 18 months into the program, he suffered a broken toe during routine sparring in class. When I called the studio to inform them of the injury and our need to discontinue training, I expected empathy or at least acknowledgment of the situation. Instead, Mr. Kim's immediate response was that we would still be charged for the upcoming month. There was no concern for my son's injury, no expression of support, and not even a suggestion that he return once healed, despite he had only six months left to complete his third degree. After a decade of loyalty and commitment to the studio, it was deeply disappointing to encounter such an insensitive and dismissive response. It became unmistakably clear that the priority was not the student's long term dedication or progress, but simply securing the next month's payment. We never imagined our relationship with the studio would end this way after ten years of trust, consistency, and support only to find ourselves arguing over a single month's charge. Yet Mr. Kim left us no choice. His rigid, money first approach made it painfully evident that the relationship meant far less to him than it ever did to us.

We've had such a wonderful experience with this taekwondo class! My son is four years old and has…read moretruly been enjoying every session. The instructors are incredibly caring, patient, and so good with the children. They strike the perfect balance between teaching discipline and making the classes fun and engaging. In such a short amount of time, I've already seen so much growth in my son, not just physically, but in his confidence and focus as well. He looks forward to going every week, which says everything. We're so grateful to have found this program and would highly recommend it to any parents looking for a positive, encouraging environment for their little ones.

Regulus Taekwondo is outstanding…read more The masters are truly exceptional--patient, thoughtful, and deeply invested in every child's growth. Our son initially struggled with joining classes, but Master Yoon and Master Kim, who work most closely with the Cubs, were incredibly attentive and intentional with him. They notice every student, meet each child where they are, and provide individualized guidance that makes a real difference. Just 7 months later, our son earned his yellow belt, which speaks volumes. All three masters are incredibly dedicated, and the leaders are impressive young men and women--clearly well trained, confident, and excellent role models. The vibe is welcoming, positive, and professional. We drive nearly 40 minutes to get to these sessions and are genuinely happy to do it--we can't imagine going anywhere else. This isn't just taekwondo; The skills taught here are lifelong, and Regulus is simply exceptional.

We were sad when our previous TKD school closed but so fortunate that our Master recommended…read moreTalium. When we went for a visit for our trial classes we saw a large group of kids with several instructors in a very organized, disciplined and fun class. The Grand Master and the Masters who teach the class are wonderful with the children. Our child loved the Talium and appreciate all they did to build the strong morals, skills and respect while in class. Unfortunately we moved out of the area and searching for another wonderful school like Talium. Highly recommend anyone looking for TKD for their children or themselves.

Made a visit earlier this week to see how classes are run. Having prior experience for MANY years,…read moreI don't want to watch forms for 20-30min. Needless to say, I was not very engaged. Sorry to say that I didn't find what I needed here. Here were a few things I noticed upon observation(Barranca Pkway location): Nobody said "Yes sir/No sir!". Not even the black belts unfortunately. As a former main instructor, a student should be able to respond like this to their instructor right away. Too much talking between students during class. Giving up before trying. Noticed a black belt girl wanting to skip a move because she wasn't confident enough after the instructor told her to go do it a few times. Not black belt attitude.. never give up, just TRY. Kihaps were not loud enough when demonstrating, even among black belts. Being a little louder is totally okay! Back to demonstrations in the black belt class, I did not see power in poomsae techniques either. Finally, it was random and strange to me to get asked to volunteer to help classes the first day I met the Master. As a customer, I only stated I wanted to train... not teach anyone due to my extreme burnout from it. I refused the Masters offer because I don't know them and their curriculum. Why would I want to volunteer?? Master Lee told me he had several instructors already to help, but shouldn't that be enough to cover each day of classes? Why ask me to volunteer? I saw no reason to be needed and had no reason to stay and watch longer, so I left.

Totally recommend! My daughter used to dislike Taekwondo at first, but she's really come to enjoy…read morethese classes. She's already earned her black belt and is just waiting to get a bit older to continue with the rest of the program. The instructors are kind, supportive, and very engaging with the kids.

Our daughter has been attending this Tustin location for the last two years. All the Masters and…read moreinstructors have been welcoming, kind, and caring! Master Brad, Master Kim, Master Park, Master Lee, Instructor Nick, Instructor Joshua instill discipline but make her feel comfortable in tough situations. Our daughters confidence has grown in the last two years. We recommend this school to everyone!

Master John and the other instructors are the reason we have been there for four years - and…read morecounting. Discipline, self-confidence, self-control, and commitment - it's all there!

Wow. I cannot say enough about this place. I took my son for a first time free class and by the…read moretime we were done I was ready to hand Mr. John all my money. This place is amazing and teaches them so much and encourages them to learn on their own and the instructors are so patient with the kids. I appreciate their approach to discipline while still having fun and practicing self control, while still overcoming fear and facing challenges. 10 out of 10. If you have a little sign up now. Sign up yesterday, you won't regret it.