World Taekwondo Institute

I cannot say enough about this studio. Master Jin and his wife run a traditional school, complete with student accountability and high expectations. Students are taught taekwondo in a structured environment where respect and a strong work ethic are required. My daughter has attended WTI for 5 years, and although we could take classes closer to home, we make the 30 – 45 minute drive 3 times a week because Master Jin is the best.

I have moved here to San Diego 2 years ago from North of Los Angeles. We have attended and started Taekwondo there and enjoyed it. When we moved here we had to find a place for the kids to continue and found World Taekwondo Institue. I would say being with them for more than a year and a half now that this is place is much better. The style that they teach the students here is Olympic style that gives every student a chance to compete at their highest level. I have two kids that attend classes here and so far they enjoy each and every minute of it. They have never felt any abuse whatsoever. As a parent, I can observe the class from outside and see how my kids progress with their performance. I speak to the other parents watching out there and all of them seem to enjoy and see their children work hard and learn discipline and develop their characters. These parents are comprised of high level professionals to include but not limited to nurses, therapist, physicians, lawyers and accountants so any sign of mistreatment towards their child (as another review would mention) will not and could not occur. There is a lot of yelling, but that of students because they are encouraged to, to develop their self confidence as evidence with my two kids who are always called upon in school and church for public speaking. They also have a class for adults which I attend myself for my general exercise and hopefully weight loss. The are even some adults who attend to battle the effects of their medical condition of history. I would not give merit to the negative review another person may have made.
In summary, It is a good place for your kids to learn martial arts without having been mistreated. We have been to other places and other martial arts like boxing, muay thai and ju-​jitsu and I can say this is high level quality classes.
It is a great place for kids to learn discipline which in my opinion is getting harder and harder as we parents are not having enough time to cultivate within our own due to all of our financial worries.
You may say I am biased and I am because when I find something good, I stick with it. But the front door is always open for us to leave but have not found the need for it. For we keep coming back.

I have a four year old son who has a lot of trouble listening. He’s a good kid, but very… distracted.
He loves the idea of martial arts, and we’ve tried other martial arts places… with very dismal results. Then, a friend mentioned World Taekwondo Institute and we went to check it out.
From the get-​go, you can tell Master Jin is a different breed of instructor. He takes his students and his practice very seriously. We started on the «trial special», which is two classes for two weeks — including a uniform — for $ 39.
The school SURPASSED any expectations I might have had. Filled with giggly youngsters, the class fills up. In addition to Master Jin, there are anywhere from three to five additional instructors on the floor to help the kids. The class is challenging, yet fun. Focus and discipline are expected, and Master Jin rules the roost with absolute authority… but when the kids are having a tough time — like mine initially did — he and his staff are gentle and supportive.
The kids use and learn Korean commands. Some of the little ones are just AMAZING in their level of skill. We’re extremely happy with this place.
Also — we stayed and watched a more advanced class, which was fantastic. Master Jin and his team have an incredible way with kids… but don’t be fooled… this is real martial arts training, not a Gymboree-​substitute like other classes we’ve been to!
Highly recommend!