Hwang’s Tae Kwon Do Center

This taekwondo school is by far the best taekwondo school in Los Angeles. I have searched Unilocal to find a location that was near my work and it is way more efficient than going straight home stuck in traffic.
I was very pleased with the family like atmosphere and class is very energetic and fun! The instructors are very attentive and take care of me well. Definitely recommend this place to whoever wants to learn taekwondo.

Thank you for supporting my 16 year old son — Noah it is nice to see his confidence level increasing through out the last year with Tae Kwon Do and his physical self improve. Master Jason, Matt and Kim are true gems!
Thank you
Keiko — Noah’s Mom

my son is 7 years old and goes to this place almost a year.
at the first few months they gave a lot of attention to the students, but not anymore.
seems like they have too many students and master Jason is too proud of himself, that he forgot to care about his students. too crowded place.
also does not return phone calls.

First I heard alot about this place, all the kids from beverly hills goes their, We went for a try out on a Nice deal for 1 month but now we just love going to taekwendo at HTC, so I enrolled my 2 kids, boy 7yrs old and girl 4yrs old, twice a week after school. Just great! Love the team, Master Jason is a real Taekwendo PRO and you can feel the good energy their!

Great experience for kids. Master Jason, Instructors Matt and Javier are strict but kind. We have been very happy here for more than 1 year

My daughter has been training here since she was 6 years old. It has been an amazing experience to watch her confidence and strength improve. The teachers are incredible and very supportive. She has gained confidence to speak up for herself and also her physical strength continues to grow. The beauty of HTC (and Tae Kwon Do in general) is that it carries over into regular life. It helps to improve focus, concentration, and motivation at home and in school. I am hoping that becoming a black belt will provide her confidence for her entire life. I highly recommend HTC for children and adults as well. The teachers enjoy what they do and really give 100% to their students. Master Jason has a lot to teach as he is very involved in Tae Kwon Do and continues to compete himself. It is inspiring to have teachers who are experts in their field.

My boys (6 and 3) have been HTC students for a little under a year now and we think the world of Master Jason Hwang, Instructor Matt and the entire HTC team. We especially appreciate how the classes incorporate both mental and physical training — an emphasis on respect and discipline undergirds and complements the athletic program. We are so happy to have found this school and look forward to our children’s continued training through the various belt levels at HTC.

The first time we visited HTC was for a birthday party. At the time our son was attending a different Taekwondo school. When he saw the warm and professional atmosphere at HTC we gladly switched over to HTC. We have been so happy with Master Jason, instructor Matt and the entire staff. Master Jason is not only a master in his own school, he has the first US world champion in Poomsae. He is extremely kind yet so professional with the students. It was such an incredible experience for our son, that now our 5 year old daughter attends as well. We are proud to be part of HTC.

A couple of months ago, at the ripe age of 42, I started going through a midlife crisis. Instead of buying a sports car, I decided to learn Tae Kwon Do, even though I thought I might be too old to start.
I found Hwang’s Tae Kwon Do Center on Unilocal and was impressed with the reviews. I then visited the center’s Facebook page and sent a message to Master Jason Hwang expressing the concerns about my age. He promptly replied and encouraged me to take a trial class. True, many of his students are children, but there are also many older working professionals just starting out. So, I decided to stop by the center and check it out.
When I met Master Hwang, I could immediately see how passionate he was about the sport. I also realized at that point that he was a World Champion (the first American to win that title). Most importantly, I felt a very positive energy and a genuine interest to help every single one of his students learn to love Tae Kwon Do and make it part of their life. This energy was also reflected in the other two instructors I met on that evening class, Instructor Matt and Instructor Javier.
This was about two months ago. Since then, I’ve been regularly attending Tae Kwon Do classes. I am confident that I will be pursuing my black belt. It might take a bit longer that if I were a teenager, but I will get there. My son (5) has also joined the kids class and is loving it. I even convinced my wife, who has never before even thought about martial arts class, to give it a try.
I highly recommend Hwang’s Tae Kwon Do Center to anyone who is looking for a great workout and wonderfully supportive environment. BTW, it turns out that there are plenty of students around my age and even older at the center. It’s never to late to start!

I had the opportunity to train with Master Hwang in Poomsae (forms) prior to US Nationals and he went above and beyond in taking time to review every move I needed to know. I credit him with helping me to achieve a respectable result in my first Nationals. Master Hwang is professional and a great person. I look forward to working with him once again in the future. Thank you so much!

I’ve been going to Hwang’s Tae Kwon Do Center (HTC) for nearly two years, along with my husband and daughter, so I am writing this review from the perspective of a student and parent. My family has attended classes at several Tae Kwon Do schools over the years in various cities and states, and HTC is, by far, the best.
Master Jason Hwang and Instructor Matt Whang have high, but realistic expectations and extensive martial arts experience. They lead by example and encourage all students to put their best foot forward, both in Tae Kwon Do and in their lives beyond the dojang. Since I started taking classes at HTC, I’ve increased my flexibility and endurance, modernized my techniques, and learned to strive for continuous improvement in my training. The classes are motivating and energizing, and I can always count on a fun, intense workout (plus, the occasional opportunity for a sparring match with my husband!).
As my daughter progresses through her Tae Kwon Do training, I’ve watched her increase her strength, coordination, flexibility, and focus. The confidence that she builds through Tae Kwon Do shines through into other areas of her life.
For Master Jason, HTC is not merely a job or a business; Tae Kwon Do is his undeniable passion.

I earned my blackbelt in 2005 under a two time world sparring champion. Since moving to LA in late 2009, I have been unable to find a studio that offered the expertise and intensity that I grew up with. HTC offers extremely high level TKD teaching, the same kind of teaching that made me first love TKD.
Master Hwang is a multiple time national champion, and it shows. The training that you receive from Master Hwang far outpaces his peers. The other instructors and blackbelts are very friendly and always happy to help.
The best and most important part of HTC, is that the instructors care. It’s hard to find studio that’s good for adults and kids.
If you’re a parent looking to put your child in martial arts, I would highly recommend that you try HTC (I’d also recommend that you try it yourself). HTC focuses on building self confidence through achievement. Training and testings are meant to build up the student.
If you’re an adult/​returning student looking to come back to TKD, COME HERE! The workouts are great, the training is accurate and content rich.

My kids have been going here for one year. They were in the ATA program before coming to Hwang’s. I have to say this program is more precise with the movements and does an excellent job fine tuning the kicks and stances. Master Jason and instructor Matt are amazing. They really know how to motivate the student to perform to the best of their abilities and are willing to give the extra attention to the kids that need it.

Excellent program for all ages. My son loves it here. Discipline, techniques, and true Tae Kwon Do. Would highly recommend.

Great to find this studio right near home. Olympic style TKD with top notch instructors. Master Jason Hwang is a current world champion in forms who still competes and just won the US Open and is heading out for worlds again to defend his title. The instructors including Matt Whang, are also amazing fighters and run a well rounded workout for everyone regardless of your skill level or age. As a 22 year veteran of TKD, this has become my new studio to train at and I encourage everyone who is curious to try it out for a month and see for yourself.

This school has done more for my son’s self-​discipline, confidence and physical coordination than anything else we have done! Master Jason and Matthew are just brilliant — and their ability to sense where each kid is at and get encourage them appropriately is unbelievable. I am very thankful for this school, and my son is too.

Our sons (5 and 7yrs) really enjoy their tae kwon do class. We wanted to find a good class for exercise and to develop their focus, but had difficulty finding one that interested them and satisfied us.
Master Hwang has excellent qualifications and has an excellent way with young kids — patience and understanding with gentle discipline. He has a solid curriculum. Easy to recommend. His staff are also excellent.

Excellent school. Master Jason and his crew are excellent instructors. They provide individualized attention to students. My kid loves to go.

Master Hwang is not only a great fighter with tons of experience, but he’s also good at breaking down the concepts. I’m personally a show-​me-​the-​steps kind of girl, so I really appreciated it when he broke down the logistics of a kick and showed me what to do at each step. I had a little bit of experience before attending his practice, but he helped me to see what I was doing wrong. He’s also encouraging, yet at the same time, firm and realistic. He won’t shower you with praise, at least not till you’ve earned it.
The facility is great. The floor has great padding and there are large mirrors to help see what you look like as you kick. It’s a lot of help to see how you’re moving and fighting. In addition, the shields and paddles are all new so they’re really cool to use.
I really recommend coming here and checking it out. The sport is so much fun and with this instructor, you’ll have a blast while getting super good. Plus, you might learn a little korean as he uses it here and there XD

Like:
— Highly skilled coach
— Affordable adult and children’s classes
— Adult class is separate from children’s class
— (former) US National Collegiate and US National team member
— Fluent in Korean and English (your kids can learn Korean and Taekwondo!)
— On smaller Santa Monica (less chaotic than the main Santa Monica Blvd.)
— Restaurants and shops nearby for parents to enjoy
Dislike:
— None
Note:
Jason and I have been friends for a long time. When I was the director of UCLA Taekwondo, he participated in many of our events. He is a top athlete, having won several national tournaments in his weight division. Not only will your kids learn all the necessary skills to be a top Martial Arts practitioner and competitor, they will also learn important values to guide them through various life experiences.
Give it a try. I might see you around sometime.