About
West Coast Taekwondo offers traditional Taekwondo and martial arts training, including Taekwondo classes that incorporate self-defense and fitness. The program includes age-based classes such as Dragons Class, Tigers Class, Core Kids Taekwondo, Core Teens Taekwondo, and Adult Taekwondo Classes, all taught by experienced instructors. Classes follow a holistic approach that combines self-defense, fitness, and character development, with high standards for earning stripes and belts and an emphasis on core values like respect, integrity, and self-discipline.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday–Friday in the late afternoon and evening
Since opening in 1990, West Coast Taekwondo’s stated vision has been to make a positive impact on the lives of children, teens, and adults by sharing a passion for the sport and upholding specific tenets each day. The mission statement explains that the program focuses on Taekwondo as a way to build integrity and resilience, with an emphasis on core life skills such as confidence, perseverance, and emotional resilience, and on qualities described as roadmaps to success in school, family, work, friends, relationships, and community.
The leadership team includes Master Heather Vaughn, School Owner and 6th Degree Black Belt; Master Adam Gentry, Senior Instructor and 7th Degree Black Belt; Master Steven Austin, Senior Instructor and 7th Degree Black Belt; and Master Robert Merino, Senior Instructor and 6th Degree Black Belt. Masters Gary and Lynn Williams are listed as the founders, and Master Heather Vaughn became a Senior Certified Instructor in 2008. The staff is described as award-winning, and the instructors are described as passionate martial artists with decades of experience in Taekwondo.
Programs are divided by age group and proficiency level, with daily sessions tailored to each student’s needs and personalized training for all skill levels and age groups. The Dragons Class is listed for ages 4–6, the Tigers Class for ages 6.5–8, Core Kids Taekwondo for ages 8 and up, and Core Teens Taekwondo for ages 13–18. The program offers a free first class and focuses on character development and self-defense techniques that are described as applicable in real-life situations, along with an emphasis on confidence, perseverance, and emotional resilience.
West Coast Taekwondo notes that it welcomes students from multiple Orange County cities, including Irvine, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Fullerton, and Fountain Valley, and describes its community as positive, welcoming, inclusive, and passionate about martial arts and Taekwondo. The program also highlights a strong history of success and numerous satisfied students.
Parent and community testimonials describe the environment as nice and kind, with classes that include a lot of fun activities and many positive concepts. Multiple reviewers mention that the school treats families like family, provides personalized attention, and shows dedication and positive energy toward each student. Longtime students and families describe Masters Gary and Lynn Williams as passionate about the art and about each individual student, and one reviewer states that they highly recommend the school.
Last updated March 11, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options Monday–Friday in the late afternoon and evening
Since opening in 1990, West Coast Taekwondo’s stated vision has been to make a positive impact on the lives of children, teens, and adults by sharing a passion for the sport and upholding specific tenets each day. The mission statement explains that the program focuses on Taekwondo as a way to build integrity and resilience, with an emphasis on core life skills such as confidence, perseverance, and emotional resilience, and on qualities described as roadmaps to success in school, family, work, friends, relationships, and community.
The leadership team includes Master Heather Vaughn, School Owner and 6th Degree Black Belt; Master Adam Gentry, Senior Instructor and 7th Degree Black Belt; Master Steven Austin, Senior Instructor and 7th Degree Black Belt; and Master Robert Merino, Senior Instructor and 6th Degree Black Belt. Masters Gary and Lynn Williams are listed as the founders, and Master Heather Vaughn became a Senior Certified Instructor in 2008. The staff is described as award-winning, and the instructors are described as passionate martial artists with decades of experience in Taekwondo.
Programs are divided by age group and proficiency level, with daily sessions tailored to each student’s needs and personalized training for all skill levels and age groups. The Dragons Class is listed for ages 4–6, the Tigers Class for ages 6.5–8, Core Kids Taekwondo for ages 8 and up, and Core Teens Taekwondo for ages 13–18. The program offers a free first class and focuses on character development and self-defense techniques that are described as applicable in real-life situations, along with an emphasis on confidence, perseverance, and emotional resilience.
West Coast Taekwondo notes that it welcomes students from multiple Orange County cities, including Irvine, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Fullerton, and Fountain Valley, and describes its community as positive, welcoming, inclusive, and passionate about martial arts and Taekwondo. The program also highlights a strong history of success and numerous satisfied students.
Parent and community testimonials describe the environment as nice and kind, with classes that include a lot of fun activities and many positive concepts. Multiple reviewers mention that the school treats families like family, provides personalized attention, and shows dedication and positive energy toward each student. Longtime students and families describe Masters Gary and Lynn Williams as passionate about the art and about each individual student, and one reviewer states that they highly recommend the school.
Last updated March 11, 2026.
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