U.S. Taekwondo Academy

12233 Centralia Street, Lakewood, CA 90715

map12233 Centralia Street, Lakewood, CA 90715

About

U.S. Taekwondo Academy offers kids martial arts and self-defense classes that include training with nunchucks, sword practice, sparring, and learning poomses. The program includes community martial arts classes and offers a Special Introductory Offer for new students. Children can pick up a uniform at the academy and begin martial arts training.

• Ages: 2 1/2–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday–Friday afternoons and evenings, and Saturday mornings

U.S. Taekwondo Academy offers several programs, including Tiny Tigers for ages 2 1/2–6 years, Kids Martial Arts for ages 6–12 years, and Teens & Adults for ages 13 and up. The academy states that martial arts training there emphasizes personal development and life skills such as confidence, discipline, and focus, and that anyone can begin martial arts at any age or fitness level. The studio describes a family atmosphere where students are constantly challenged and encouraged to do their best, and where testing for the next belt happens only when the Masters approve it.

The academy is led by Grand Master Park, who is listed as the owner of U.S. Taekwondo Academy. The program describes itself as part of the martial arts community and offers high-intensity fitness and self-defense that it states applies in today’s world.

Parent testimonials describe long-term student experiences, including one parent who became a black belt after starting as an adult, and others who note the variety of daily programs such as nunchuck, sword, sparring, and poomses. Parents also describe the instruction as challenging, with a focus on earning belt tests through Master approval rather than automatic promotion.

Last updated June 28, 2026.

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