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US Taekwondo Academy

US Taekwondo Academy

12233, 1646, 1646, 12233 Centralia St, Lakewood, CA 90715, Lakewood, CA

Established 1984

Taekwondo

Classes & Programs

Class Types

  • Taekwondo

Age Groups

  • Adults
  • Kids
  • Teens

Skill Levels

  • Advanced
  • All Levels
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate

Highlights & Considerations

Highlights

  • Friendly, caring, dedicated instructors
  • Strong sense of community and family atmosphere
  • Fun and engaging classes for all ages
  • Improves confidence and discipline
  • Authentic Kukkiwon-certified Taekwondo instruction
  • Multiple time slots available throughout the week
  • Family-friendly environment with parent-child participation
  • Board breaking builds confidence

Considerations

  • Sparring days can be intense with risk of minor injuries
  • Limited one-on-one attention in larger classes
  • Occasional unprofessional or rude staff behavior
  • Some perceive management as profit-oriented

Testimonials

Rating Distribution

14 reviews

5 stars

11

4 stars

1

3 stars

0

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0

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Excellent

"This place has become a second home for my family and me. Both of my daughters have been attending classes here for several years, and I am incredibly proud to say that they have both earned their black belts. Their journey has been nothing short of amazing, and they continue to train and grow under..." Read more

- sukanya govindan

via Google

2/19/2025

Excellent

"US Taekwondo Academy separates itself from all the other Taekwondo gyms! If you wanted to learn authentic Taekwondo that is certified by the headquarters in Korea (Kukkiwon) this is the gym for you! Grandmaster Park has over 58 years of Taekwondo experience and has been in business for 39 years! The..." Read more

- Kelvin Park

via Google

2/12/2025

Excellent

"This studio was recommended by my friends who have their teenage daughters enrolled in classes. I was able to get a free trial pass from them to test out the classes. It has always been a personal goal of mine to become a black belt in Taekwondo. I didn’t have previous martial arts experience, nor d..." Read more

- Ryan C

via Google

9/29/2024

4.2

(26 reviews)

Trial Offer

Free Trial: Free trial pass available; Tiny Tigers program offers a 2-week trial with new uniform and four classes

Business Hours

  • Monday: 11AM-9PM
  • Tuesday: 11AM-9PM
  • Wednesday: 11AM-9PM
  • Thursday: 11AM-9PM
  • Friday: 11AM-9PM
  • Saturday: 8AM-12PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Instructors

G

Grand Master Park

Grand Master

58 years experience

58 years of Taekwondo experience and over 39 years running the academy

Certifications:

  • Kukkiwon Certification - Kukkiwon
M

Master Oh

Master

Gifted Master known for making classes fun and enjoyable

M

Master Cynthia

Master

Teaches life skills, focus, self-confidence and proper martial arts techniques

Location

Amenities

  • Spacious facility with multiple training rooms