JTC Taekwondo Center

Came to JTC Taekwondo over a year ago after winning a raffle for some free classes. Way better than the lame Disneyland trip grand prize! And, I don’t have to wait in line! On the other hand, no churros here.
Over the past year, my daughter has already went thru different levels of belts. From White, Yellow, Orange, and now Green. While some will say that’s a testament to her persistence and hard work (and I agree), I also give credit to the level of teaching at JTC. The instructors not only teach discipline and good technique, but also do so by having fun with the kids.
Lots of kids start here at a very young age, maybe 4 or 5. I can understand that some of them might be a little intimidated by the sternness and decibel level of the instruction here. But, with a few hugs here, and some words of encouragement there, after a session or two, it won’t be a problem anymore. Trust me, I speak from experience. My daughter even cried the first time. By the 3^rd session, she was a pro. Like I said, the instructors are great. Besides teaching them discipline and form and such, they also help them with life in general. For instance, they help them memorize certain information that they will need in their young lives such as parents and grandparents birthdays and contact information. Also, they teach them «home rules» which pertain to being a good person when at home (i.e. being respectful and keeping things in order). When testing, while they are in a big group testing (and by belt color at times), there are times when they will ask a certain question or perform a certain move all by themselves. This encourages public speaking and being independent.
There are stools inside the facility if you want to watch the class for the day. They probably won’t accommodate all the parents, but not all parents will stay anyway. Some will drop them off during the 45-​minute class. Partly because maybe they have other parental things they need to do, but also because the parking situation leaves something to be desired. It shares parking with Kumon, a music teaching facility, and a hair salon. Be careful not to park in the hair salon’s parking spaces. The lady will chase after you with a curling iron, hair dryer, or hairbrush if you do! #kiddingnotkidding
While Master Jung Woo Soo isn’t always in the building he does come in from time to time. With his pony tail, he may look intimidating, but he loves the kids and the kids love him. Parents like him, too! LOL! When he isn’t there, Mrs. Kim runs the show! She is awesome! She is equally as good with the kids and even better with the parents. She is always nice and polite and always seems to be smiling! When she’s not handling the day-​to-​day operations, she is out on the floor helping the kids be the best that they can be.
TLDR: Great place to learn Taekwondo and other things. But bring running shoes in case you park in the wrong spot.

JTC is the BEST around. My kid loves the instructors and the owner Grand Master Suh! This is the most reputable studio around. Who wouldn’t want to get their black belt from the 8^th degree Grand Master? The instructors are very good and they also like to have fun!

Jung Woo Suh’s Taekwondo Center is the best Taekwondo Studio around. They have the most qualified instructors and have been around for almost 30 years! If you want your child or yourself to grow as a martial artists and as a respectable person, this is the place to go. At JTC you may achieve a healthy heart, body, and mind.

My son has been going to JTC for a few months. He is five, nearly six, years old and the instructors are the perfect balance of fun and strict. He has done swimming lessons, soccer, and Tball. This is the first and only activity that he wants to practice at home, participate in a camp, etc. I attribute this both to his natural inclination towards a martial art AND the wonderful instructors at JTC. Mr. Evon is especially kind, fun and respectful. My son looks up to him and enjoys talking with him and asking questions about Tae Kwondo.
Also, when my oldest son first started, his little brother did a trial class as well. While he is still too little to fully participate, the teachers have always made him feel welcome and included, and he never feels left out — which he does with most other «older kid» sports he watches his brother play.
It has been a great experience for our whole family!

The best thing I did for my two children so far is putting them to JTC Taekwondo Center. My son has got a black belt this spring. He started Taekwondo when he was four, and at that time he was a typical boy who didn’t know how to use or express his hyper active energy. Through practicing Taekwondo and thanks to wonderful dedicated, and patient instructors, he learned how to control himself and respect others. If you are looking for a good martial art school, JTC Taekwondo Center is the ONE.

This studio combines the serious pursuit of an ancient martial art with a family atmosphere that is welcoming to the novice as well as the experienced practitioner. Classes are tailored to students of like age and/​or ability with room to advance at their own pace. I have gained not only physically, but in clarity of thought and my ability to relate to others. Some of my closest friends began as classmates in this studio. I am as proud of the relationships I have developed at JTC as any that I have acquired in my professional life.