Tom Vo’s Taekwondo

Unfortunately the experience we have at Tom Vo’s Taekwondo was not as positive as most reviews on here. Overall, if money is not an issue for you and your family, then by all means go with Tom Vo. My suggestion is make sure you look around at least three places to see what options you have out there before you commit to having your kids begin their martial arts training.
The goods —
–Nice, clean and big enough place with plenty of parking.
–Friendly instructors/​masters.
–Flexible schedules with unlimited sessions. Your kids can go there as many times as they want with no extra cost. If you have the time and energy, this is a very good thing. But it is still more costly than other places with the same option.
The bads —
–Pricing is confusing depending on whom you talk to.
–Expensive compared to two other places.
-$ 200 registration fee
–You are locked into a year contract (after a one to three months trial/​promotion depending on which one you chose). Note that even if you selected month to month option, you’re still locked into the program the the entire year.
–That means, should you decided not to go there after a few months, you are still being charged monthly by the third-​party billing company for the rest of the annual contract term. —You get 15% discount if you opted for paid-​in-​full one time annual fee.
All in all, this is not the place for us. Good and friendly instructors but very very confusing pricing. If you like this studio, I suggest you ask a lot of questions so there will be no surprise later.

Just beware of these guys. Their pricing is not the same for everyone. Also if you go there for awhile, kids get used to it and like being there. There going to hit you with some ridiculous amount to pay up front for your kid or kids to stay. Now keep in mind it’s not the same across the board so plan on spending 5k to 8k for your kids if you want your kids to continue after being there for loyalty you’ve invested for two years. So it breaks down to you paying a monthly amount (open to interpretation on amount) then they tell you it’s going to be 5k to 8k for your kid to stay. No refunds if you move, kids don’t want to go anymore, etc. Even when you meet Mr. VO, he gives you an amount and tell you that you got a great deal and please don’t discuss what you pay because other parents pay more. Pretty shady to me.

We love Tom Vo’s Taekwondo. Both of my children — an 8 year old girl and a 9 year old boy (5 and 6 when they started) have trained here as have I. Master Tom Vo Jr. stresses the importance of education and personal responsibility to his students. He and the rest of the wonderful instructors create an atmosphere that teaches the students the importance of mutual respect and respect for oneself. At Tom Vo’s Taekwondo it’s not just about kicking and punching and earning belts. It’s about succeeding at life and learning what it takes to do so.
Every person that walks through the door is treated with respect and kindness which makes all the students and parents feel like part of a family. We love our TVT family!

Tom Vo’s Taekwondo is a wonderful place to learn Taekwondo. The staff is wonderful and encouraging. Not only do they teach you Taekwondo but they also teach you to be disciplined and also to be a well rounded individual. They want you to succeed but they help you achieve and earn success rather than just give it to you. Like with any other martial arts it’s hard work but they keep you motivated and its a lot of fun.

This is an amazing place to learn not only Taekwondo, but to develop a sense of self-​discipline and determination to complete goals that you set for yourself. It provides a good workout that is fun, but also fulfilling. It is a very well rounded school that will definitely teach you your money’s worth.

Professional; Inspiring; dedicated these are the words I use to describe Master Tom Vo and his amazing and talented staff! If you have children and want them to understand the true meaning of character development and leadership they need to be a student of Master Tom Vo!

My son has been attending classes here for about two months and he loves it! Nothing make me more happy than seeing him learn and be active! Staffs here are very friendly and I love all of the instructor’s humor! LoL. Every class that I have sat in has new & fun activities for the kids to engage in. I’m planning to have my son attend here for a very, very long time!

Cares about kids and passionate about the art. Can’t go wrong with this place and the master!

My 5 year old and recently 4 year old have been going to Tom Vo’s TKD for approximately 2 months now. At first, I thought to wait half a year before writing this review, but I woke up this morning compelled to put down my thoughts. This place totally took me by surprise.
First off, I can’t compare Tom Vo’s with other TKD places for this was the first one I visited. This review is based exclusively on my own expectations, and what I observe of the instructors during the many sessions.
The instructors I mostly observe are Instructor Ricardo, Thang and Juan.
In short… the instructors are good… very good.
They are stern, yet patient.
They have high expectations, yet are forgiving.
They correct, encourage, and mentor the students.
My 4 year old is the youngest in the class. If he’s not the youngest, he’s by far the smallest. I have 2 very active boys (one exceptionally stubborn, and both are the «class-​clowny» type) who drive me absolutely nutso on any given day. However, upon watching the instructors manage them in class, I am left speechless. The instructors are exceptionally patient… and I have a soft-​spot for young adults who take the time to mentor kids.
Master Vo keeps everyone in check — when he’s around, everyone is on their toes. Instructor Juan acts tough but he’s actually a teddy bear. He’s informative and knowledgeable. Instructor Thang is the jokester of the crew — he likes to make the kids laugh. He’s refreshingly mild-​tempered, and I would have to say is the most patient of the bunch. Instructor Ricardo is stern… but with a nice smile. Actually, Instructor Ricardo in particular is rather amazing to watch. Anyone knows, or could guess, that one must have a lot of patience and perseverance to work with kids in a positive manner. Instructor Ricardo is an exceptional teacher. He is articulate, very clear in his directions and expectations, and speaks in a way to get kids to understand. And he’s only 20 years old. That, my friends… is a gift. The junior of the crew is Devin. I see him helping out my kids a lot — another good role model.
All of the instructors have high expectations and it is obvious that they are committed to providing the students the tools in reaching their goals. The instructors give 110% and expect the same from their students. Tom Vo’s TKD’s main emphasis seems to be about continual self-​improvement — about reaching one’s full potential — within TKD martial arts and otherwise. I really appreciate that kind of commitment and dedication.
I just asked my kids what they like about TKD. My oldest said he likes to get his stripes on his belt (a token-​reward system). The youngest said he likes running. I have never had to convince them to go — TKD is developing a discipline in my kids that would have been difficult to achieve alone.
Now, I have only one question for the instructors there… so, do you baby sit?

This is a review for the Anti-​Bullying program that Tom Vo’s Taekwondo has provided for my grade level at Excelsior Elementary. Master Tom Vo and his instructors visited my school to teach anti-​bullying to three third grade courses in June. His sessions emphasized strategies to help students deal with bullying and appropriate responses to de-​escalate conflict. The students looked forward to these sessions where they could earn stripes on their belts by being responsible and respectful. Master Tom Vo even threw a graduation party for the kids at the end of the antibullying course. As a teacher, I am excited to see a program that reinforces good character traits while addressing bullying, a major concern for schools and families. Thank you Tom Vo’s Taekwondo!

My daughter loves this place! 6 years of dance classes and she was able to jump right in. The staff is wonderful and everyone is so helpful. Highly recommend!

We have 3 of our 4 children (the 4^th isn’t old enough yet) here. All the instructors are amazing. They really do not only focus on the physical aspect of the training, but they are very big on making sure the children are treating others with respect, behaving at home, and making sure that they are working to the best of their abilities. We like the results enough to drive 40 miles round trip to keep them here.
I have seen a behavior improvement in all my children, and an excitement to go to class. They have helped my second oldest with her self esteem, my oldest with her discipline, and my second youngest focus. All the instructors make a point of coming over to say hello, and even pay attention to my 2 year old. They make a point to come over and give her high fives, and play with her, and as a mother, they make trying to keep her occupied just that much easier.
Instructors Ricardo, Tang, and Juan really love what they do, and it shows! Master Vo is sincerely caring about his studio, and asks about the kids, and what they can help focus on to «complete the package» both at home and in the studio.

Tom vo’s is the best out there! I’ve came here as a black belt and realized that I had so much more to learn. They not only welcomed me as family, but taught me the latest skills in taek won do as well as integrated other martial arts such as boxing and rolling. I’m extremely thankful to have come across this school.

Best martial arts school in orange county. I started here two years ago, having attended other martial arts schools priorly, and I can truly say this has been one the best experiences! Great instruction, convenient location, well rounded curriculum, and continually pushing the boundaries of awesome!

I have been searching for a Tae Kwon Do class for my son and looked at Victory Tae Kwon Do in Huntington Beach, Tom Vo’s Tae Kwon Do in Fountain Valley and Stephan Amsler’s Martial Arts in Fountain Valley.
Victory’s instructors were EXCELLENT with the children (teaching discipline, yet patient, and showed a lot of care for the children). They were extremely knowledgeable and knew how to teach. Sometimes an instructor might know what they are doing but they don’t know how to teach others. The facility and equipment were also EXCELLENT and conducive to learning. — 5 STARS
Tom Vo’s instructors didn’t really seem very passionate or caring about teaching. This is something very transparent. You can tell when someone just has a job to do as compared to someone who loves their job. Throughout the class, they blasted techno music and the overall focus was definitely more on sparring. — 2 STARS
Stephan Amsler’s instructors were very patient and caring. I only wish they emphasized a bit more on the discipline aspect. The place is a bit on the small side. The one plus for this place is that they do month-​to-​month instead of yearly contracts like many other places. — 3.5 STARS

My son was shy when he started attending Tom Vo’s Tae Kwon Do. Under the guidance of Master Tom Vo and his excellent team of instructors, my son has gained confidence, discipline, self-​respect, gross motor skills, and leadership skills. He has attended regularly for nearly one year and will continue for many more years to come.
Pros
* Great Developmental Program for Kids and Adults
* Many Classes Offered — open 7 days a week
* Great Instructors
* Family Atmosphere
* Fair Pricing
Cons
* Sounds kind of strange, but my son would like to go 5 – 6 times a week. Sometimes we as parents need a break, too!
I would definitely recommend Tom Vo’s TKD. They have a good system to develop responsible and respectful kids, teenagers, and adults.

Its been 12 years since I REALLY practiced martial arts. I’ve been to a couple other schools but it didn’t really bring me back until I found TVT. The facility is spacious and clean. The instructors are very accomodating and patient but will train you hard! I forgot how much I loved TKD until now. The schedule here is very flexible especially with a crazy work schedule. Best decision of the year to join!

If you are looking for a martial arts studio, Tom Vo’s is a MUST SEE. Its AMAZING! The lead master Tom Vo and his father Tom Vo, Sr. (grandmaster) are truly amazing leaders and people and all of the instructors are wonderful with the students. They care SO much about not only the martial arts success and growth of the students, but CHARACTER development is a huge focus here. We have our 11year old daughter enrolled and she has grown SO much as a person and is so excited to move up the ranks of belt colors :) This place is a GEM and I highly recommend taking your kids there to try a class and enroll as students. It does wonders for focus, character development, fitness, and more.

My son has been attending Tom Vo’s TKD for the past couple of years. He is now in 9^th grade and I have to say THEE BEST decision I ever made for him. Not only have the master and the instructors really helped my son in TKD, they have gone above and beyond to help my son on a more personal level. To them, I am truly graetful.
The master has helped my son tremendously by instilling in him the core values of TKD, and life, respect, honesty, doing your best and helping others. This place isn’t just about learning TKD, it’s about growing as a person, helping a family in need, in my case, a single mom, in need of that extra support and role model. They have far exceeded my expectations and have dedicated much of their own time to allow my son to grow as an individual and a student of TKD.
I encourage anyone who is considering TKD or any martial arts to stop by and take a look, it really is a great place for your kids and well, the entire family! My son is now a green belt and quickly moving up to a black belt, thank you Master Tom, Instructor Ricardo, Instructor Billy, and everyone else who allows my son to thrive at TKD.

I earned my black belt from Tom Vo’s Taekwondo. It took years of practice but it was all worth it, because in the end I knew that I had actually *earned* the belt. The only reason I stopped practicing was to start a family. By the time I was in my second trimester, I figured it was time to take a break from taekwondo.
Fast forward several years, and now my son is training at Tom Vo’s Taekwondo. I wasn’t sure how well he would take to taekwondo at first since he has more of a mellow personality. Would taekwondo be too aggressive or intimidating of a sport for a preschooler? Would he go for a couple weeks and then be done with it? So many questions floated around in my mind. Well, we’ve been with the program for five months now and he absolutely loves it! His self-​confidence has improved, he’s made new friends, exercises regularly, learns new things each week, and has the self-​discipline to practice at home. How many adults can say the same?
Grandmaster Vo, Master Vo, and all of the instructors are so knowledgeable and giving. They are dedicated to their students and to the greater community. When I mention to friends or acquaintances that my son is taking taekwondo, they often ask me how I chose the school, if I shopped around, etc. After all, there are many martial arts studios out there. I invariably tell them that: a) I used to train there, so I was already familiar with the place, and b) if you want your kids to just learn taekwondo, send them anywhere. But if you want them to also learn important life skills, develop a strong sense of community, and truly take pride in their accomplishments, then Tom Vo’s Taekwondo is the place for you.