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!

I highly recommend Tajik Karate Academy if you are looking for a friendly environment to take…read moreKarate classes. With my experience, it's a great atmosphere and a lot of fun. Amazing workout.

Both my kiddos entered Tajik Karate Academy different time frames and each reach different belt…read morelevel as of this day. I must said: Sensei was truly awesome with the kids. He shows a compassionate and dedication with good sense of humors. His good heart straighten all kids distraction and involving everyone to participate in the daily lesson. I watched both of my kiddos getting not just stronger but more discipline and confident approaching others. Although no discount for 2nd kiddos, it's still worth the investment to gain positive characters from each kiddos. Location is nice and clean near restaurants and stores. Time are flexible if we miss a class. Overall, TKA is an awesome place. Keep up the good work Sensei.

I took martial arts classes when I was younger, and when my daughter fell in love with Power…read moreRangers, she was beyond excited to try karate. After a ton of research, we decided to take a trial class at Legacy...and it completely exceeded our expectations! The Grand Master is incredibly hands-on and even teaches the toddler classes (Tiny Tigers), which truly sets this place apart. Every instructor is welcoming, highly skilled, and genuinely passionate. I love that they teach more than just martial arts...they emphasize discipline, safety awareness, confidence, and respect for elders. Every class is creative and different, so the kids never get bored, and it's actually fun to watch as a parent! My daughter comes out happy, tired, and excited to come back each time. She truly feels like part of a family here. We can't recommend Legacy enough!

My daughter has been attending this martial arts studio for several years now, and we couldn't be…read morehappier with the experience. She started training when she was just 3 years old and is now a confident 11year old second degree black belt! The Master and instructors are incredible -- not only are they skilled and professional, but they are also patient, encouraging, and truly invested in their students' growth. They create a positive and disciplined environment where kids learn respect, perseverance, and confidence, all while having fun and staying active. If you're looking for a martial arts program that emphasizes not only technique but also character development and community, LEGACY is the place to be. Highly recommend!

Amazing Martial Arts Training For You Kids!…read more The class is taught at the Tustin Civic Center (next to the libarary) by July Castro-Steinhorn. She teaches a form of martial arts called Shaolin Kenpo Karate, which is a type of self-defense that basically focuses on speed, power and accuracy. I have 2 young boys, both overflowing with energy, and under the direction of July, I've seen them accomplish things I never thought they'd be capable of! July's way of teaching is through trial and error and patience and understanding. Honestly if every teacher were like July, this world would be a much better place. This is NOT a class that teaches kids how to fight! It is a class that teaches children respect, honesty, patience, focus, how to deal with bullying and self-control... just to name a few. I started my youngest son when he was still in preschool. After about 2 months his teacher there said that she saw a big difference in the way he was focusing and playing with his classmates. That was over a year ago, and now he is in kindergarten and excelling! Of course, he's still a 5 year old and an acts like it, but Professor July has helped his leadership skills rise to the surface and blossom and he is not afraid to shine! My older son, who is less on the athletic side and more of a "loner/Lego-head" type, asked me if he could join after he saw his little brother got boxing gloves through the program. I was very hesitant, because this is the kind of kid who tries a sport for a short time and decides he never wants to go back. Well, it's been over 6 months since he's been in Kid Power and he gets upset if we have to miss it for some reason. It is HONESTLY his favorite part of the week. I can tell he feels empowered and PROUD of himself when he is practicing karate. All in all, it is a great experience for my kids. Seeing that I have one of each (jock and nerd) and they BOTH love it, I don't see how you can go wrong signing your kids up!

Both of my children have been learning, growing, and developing with Grand Master July for the past…read more2+ years. The BEST martial arts teacher around. July is a passionate, knowledgeable, focused, and talented instructor. My older daughter and I also participated in her self defense for women course too and felt empowered and educated about how we can keep ourselves safe. Highly recommend all of her classes.

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.

I signed up for groupon trial class for my 8 y/o child in this martial arts studio, hoping it would…read morebe a positive and enriching experience. Unfortunately, I was sorely disappointed. It quickly became evident that the owners and instructors prioritize profit over the well-being and development of the kids. The Asian manager at the time, knowing that I will not continue with class refuse to give my son a little sticker at the end of his trial test, saying that he did not qualified, when all 10 other kids got a stick for their belt. It was clear that the instructors were more concerned about filling their classes and collecting fees than actually teaching the kids valuable skills or fostering a love for martial arts. He was cold blooded and didn't give in after my wife complained about it, people like that should NOT be around kids! It felt less like a nurturing environment for kids and more like a money-making machine. I expected a supportive community where children could learn and grow, but instead, I found an atmosphere driven by profits. If you care about your child's development and well-being, I would recommend looking elsewhere for a martial arts studio.

Although we ultimately decided not to enroll our 4-year-old just yet, I still wanted to leave a…read morereview because we had such a positive experience. We attended a free trial lesson, and while my daughter is naturally shy, she decided she wasn't quite ready. She sweetly told me it was "too loud," which is understandable for a little one her age. There was absolutely no pressure from the staff, and they were so patient and understanding. What stood out the most was how attentive everyone was with the children. It was clear they genuinely care about helping each child feel comfortable and supported. A special thank you to Master Rhee. From our very first messages, Master Rhee was incredibly kind, detailed, and thoughtful in answering all of my questions. Every question was answered thoroughly, and I never felt rushed. The professionalism, patience, and genuine care left a lasting impression. Although we're going to wait until my daughter is a little older and more confident, I have no doubt this is where we'll be coming when she's ready. I highly recommend Regulus Taekwondo Academy to any parent looking for a caring, patient, and welcoming environment for their child.

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.

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.

Coach Jimmie is great with kids! I see why all his students…read morelove attending class. My son has been going for a month now and I've seen such an improvement. He went from running around class and wanting nothing to do with it to sitting and listening. Oh and my son is only 3.

I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the incredible experience my daughters, 9 and…read more12, are having at Steez. They have been attending since May of 2023, under the guidance of Coach Jimmie. From the very beginning, Coach Jimmie has demonstrated an exceptional ability to connect with his students and create a positive and engaging learning environment. His passion for BJJ is truly contagious, and it's evident that he genuinely cares about the well-being and development of each person in his class. My daughters have not only learned valuable self-defense skills but have also grown in confidence and discipline through Coach Jimmie's thoughtful and effective teaching methods. His dedication to fostering a sense of community within the academy is commendable, and it's heartening to see my daughters excited about attending each session. I believe that Coach Jimmie's impact extends beyond the martial arts skills he imparts; he is shaping young minds and instilling important life values. I feel fortunate that my daughters have such a positive role model to guide them on their martial arts journey. If you are thinking of attending, please give the academy a call or come in and talk with the Coach. We now have many friends attending here and it will be one of the best decisions you make this year.