OCKicks | Orange County School of Martial Arts
29818 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
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OCKicks | Orange County School of Martial Arts offers Tang Soo Do classes, Jiu Jitsu, and self defense. The program also offers personal training services to improve fitness and the capacity for self defense and self-confidence. Students practice the traditional art of Tang Soo Do in classes that are taught in reasonably sized groups with careful attention given to individual goals and challenges.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
OCKicks | Orange County School of Martial Arts was established in March of 2007. It was founded by Larry Gilliland and two long-time friends and training partners, Michael and Matthew Torchia, all of whom are students of David Sgro, founder of San Kil Tang Soo Do. The program specializes in teaching ages 4 through adult and offers Team Turtle for ages 4–6, Jr Kicks for ages 7–12, and Teens/Adults for ages 13 and up. Progression is allowed to occur naturally, with each student gaining experience and confidence at his or her own pace, and advancement in rank is never held in higher regard than personal excellence. Tang Soo Do classes at this program promote discipline, honor, self-control, respect, courtesy, perseverance and fellowship. The dojang features a 1000 square foot hardwood bamboo floor on a floating “neo-shock” sub-floor that absorbs the shock of jumping and reduces stress on bones and joints and the risk of training injuries. The mission of OCKicks | Orange County School of Martial Arts is to provide an atmosphere that promotes fellowship, discipline and personal growth, with a goal of developing students' self-esteem so that they will have the confidence to successfully confront life's physical, mental and spiritual challenges. The program serves the south Orange County communities of Rancho Santa Margarita, Ladera Ranch, Coto de Caza, Dove Canyon, Trabuco Canyon, Foothill Ranch and Mission Viejo. Families also have the option to try a free class through a no obligation free class offer.
Parents describe OCKicks | Orange County School of Martial Arts as having instructors and students who foster a family environment that makes learning and reaching for goals fun and motivating, and several note that their children love attending classes and have continued for years. Multiple parents state that their children have learned self-defense skills along with values such as self-discipline, respect for others, kindness, and respect and discipline, and some mention that their children are encouraged to become teachers and role models to lower-ranked students. Several families report that more than one family member trains there, including parents training alongside their children and whole families training together. Parents also describe the instructors as fun and professional, taking personal interest in students and their families, giving each student the attention they need, and being able to address different needs in each child. Many testimonials mention that students enjoy Tang Soo Do at this studio, that there is a balance between fun and learning, and that some families chose this program after researching or trying other studios in the area.
Last updated July 27, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
OCKicks | Orange County School of Martial Arts was established in March of 2007. It was founded by Larry Gilliland and two long-time friends and training partners, Michael and Matthew Torchia, all of whom are students of David Sgro, founder of San Kil Tang Soo Do. The program specializes in teaching ages 4 through adult and offers Team Turtle for ages 4–6, Jr Kicks for ages 7–12, and Teens/Adults for ages 13 and up. Progression is allowed to occur naturally, with each student gaining experience and confidence at his or her own pace, and advancement in rank is never held in higher regard than personal excellence. Tang Soo Do classes at this program promote discipline, honor, self-control, respect, courtesy, perseverance and fellowship. The dojang features a 1000 square foot hardwood bamboo floor on a floating “neo-shock” sub-floor that absorbs the shock of jumping and reduces stress on bones and joints and the risk of training injuries. The mission of OCKicks | Orange County School of Martial Arts is to provide an atmosphere that promotes fellowship, discipline and personal growth, with a goal of developing students' self-esteem so that they will have the confidence to successfully confront life's physical, mental and spiritual challenges. The program serves the south Orange County communities of Rancho Santa Margarita, Ladera Ranch, Coto de Caza, Dove Canyon, Trabuco Canyon, Foothill Ranch and Mission Viejo. Families also have the option to try a free class through a no obligation free class offer.
Parents describe OCKicks | Orange County School of Martial Arts as having instructors and students who foster a family environment that makes learning and reaching for goals fun and motivating, and several note that their children love attending classes and have continued for years. Multiple parents state that their children have learned self-defense skills along with values such as self-discipline, respect for others, kindness, and respect and discipline, and some mention that their children are encouraged to become teachers and role models to lower-ranked students. Several families report that more than one family member trains there, including parents training alongside their children and whole families training together. Parents also describe the instructors as fun and professional, taking personal interest in students and their families, giving each student the attention they need, and being able to address different needs in each child. Many testimonials mention that students enjoy Tang Soo Do at this studio, that there is a balance between fun and learning, and that some families chose this program after researching or trying other studios in the area.
Last updated July 27, 2026.
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