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Kukkido Martial Arts Studio offers Kukkiwon Taekwondo, Korean Hoshinsul, Kempo Karate, Mixed Martial Arts, Kick-It Cardio Kickboxing, and weapons training with sword, staff, and Filipino stick fighting. The program includes specific class groups called Tiny Tigers, Karate Kids, Teen Taekwondo, and Adult Martial Arts.
• Ages: 2–18 years old
• Schedule: Weekly Tiny Tigers classes on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons; Karate Kids classes offered Monday through Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings; Teen and Adult classes available Monday and Tuesday evenings, Thursday evenings, and Saturday midday; weapons classes held on Saturday afternoons; studio hours Monday–Friday 3:30 pm–9:30 pm and Saturday 10:00 am–1:00 pm
• Price: Special Introductory Offer - $80 for one month including registration fee and uniform, with two classes per week for one month
Kukkido Martial Arts Studio is led by Master Don Wortman, who is referred to as a Grandmaster of Martial Arts. He has studied martial arts for over 54 years and has trained in Korea, Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, China, and Thailand. His credentials include a 9th degree black belt in Taekwondo, 8th degree black belts in Hapkido and Korean Hoshinsul, a 5th degree black belt in Shotokan Karate, and 1st degree black belts in Aikido and Tai Mantis Kung Fu.
The stated mission emphasizes bridging Eastern and Western philosophies, encouraging students to attain a high level of proficiency, and yearly travel to the Orient to increase knowledge, wisdom, and understanding of the martial arts. Kukkido Martial Arts in Torrance describes its instructors as having extensive knowledge in their arts and emphasizes self-control, discipline, respect, self-confidence, and physical awareness. Kukkido Taekwondo is described as a complete martial arts program that teaches self-control, discipline, and respect, and states that self-confidence is the key to a successful life and is developed over time as students accomplish new goals.
The studio describes its Kukkiwon Taekwondo as a premier taekwondo program in Torrance and its Korean Hoshinsul as a self-defense program focused on practical skills. Kick-It Cardio Kickboxing is described as a fun, high-energy workout. The program invites families to join its mailing list to hear about upcoming class registration and special events.
Last updated June 29, 2026.
• Ages: 2–18 years old
• Schedule: Weekly Tiny Tigers classes on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons; Karate Kids classes offered Monday through Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings; Teen and Adult classes available Monday and Tuesday evenings, Thursday evenings, and Saturday midday; weapons classes held on Saturday afternoons; studio hours Monday–Friday 3:30 pm–9:30 pm and Saturday 10:00 am–1:00 pm
• Price: Special Introductory Offer - $80 for one month including registration fee and uniform, with two classes per week for one month
Kukkido Martial Arts Studio is led by Master Don Wortman, who is referred to as a Grandmaster of Martial Arts. He has studied martial arts for over 54 years and has trained in Korea, Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, China, and Thailand. His credentials include a 9th degree black belt in Taekwondo, 8th degree black belts in Hapkido and Korean Hoshinsul, a 5th degree black belt in Shotokan Karate, and 1st degree black belts in Aikido and Tai Mantis Kung Fu.
The stated mission emphasizes bridging Eastern and Western philosophies, encouraging students to attain a high level of proficiency, and yearly travel to the Orient to increase knowledge, wisdom, and understanding of the martial arts. Kukkido Martial Arts in Torrance describes its instructors as having extensive knowledge in their arts and emphasizes self-control, discipline, respect, self-confidence, and physical awareness. Kukkido Taekwondo is described as a complete martial arts program that teaches self-control, discipline, and respect, and states that self-confidence is the key to a successful life and is developed over time as students accomplish new goals.
The studio describes its Kukkiwon Taekwondo as a premier taekwondo program in Torrance and its Korean Hoshinsul as a self-defense program focused on practical skills. Kick-It Cardio Kickboxing is described as a fun, high-energy workout. The program invites families to join its mailing list to hear about upcoming class registration and special events.
Last updated June 29, 2026.
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