National Taekwondo Center-Pasadena

National Taekwondo Center-Pasadena offers Taekwondo classes as a martial arts program for kids, adults, and families. The program includes self-defense training and an educational martial arts summer camp program. During the summer camp, parents drop children off in the morning for a full day of fun and character-building education through the martial arts.

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Full-day martial arts summer camp option with morning drop-off


National Taekwondo Center-Pasadena is described as a school, an institution of self-improvement, the home of champions, and a Taekwondo school and character development center. It is described as more of an institution of self-improvement, physically and mentally, rather than just a gym or some activity. The program includes family classes where children, parents, and grandparents can attend classes and progress at their own pace, with children practicing with other children and adults practicing with other adults in these family classes. The center focuses on creating a positive, safe, injury-free training environment and is described as convenient, safe, clean, professional, and welcoming.

Kun (Sean) Yi is the owner and chief instructor at National Taekwondo Center-Pasadena and is a 6th Degree Taekwondo and Hapkido practitioner. The mission statement describes National Taekwondo Center-Pasadena as an institution of self-improvement and the home of champions that will empower participants with self-defense and self-improvement programs. The center serves the Pasadena area as well as Altadena and Kinneloa Mesa and has earned a reputation in these areas as the top Taekwondo school and character development center. It is described as the best martial arts lesson in Pasadena, and as the best place in Pasadena, Altadena, and Kinneloa Mesa to exercise and improve body, mind, and spirit.

Last updated April 1, 2026.