OC Family Martial Arts — Attraction in Irvine

It's a nice place for excerising and self defense, but if you want to learn real Martial Arts this place is not to go. The old school was named ATA, which stands for American Taekwondo Association, but Taekwondo originated from South Korea. They didn't teach real forms or real kicks, they just tried to fake it, the tournaments are all in-school tournaments. As well as their belts, they claim there is a camo belt, but there is no such thing. As a Black belt from another school, I can cofidently say that if you just want to exercise and have fun, this is a good place to go, but if you want to learn real self defense, find...

Got a trial offer for my 8 yo son last year but decided not to continue. On last day , my son got in 30 minute line to get a bar for his belt and the dojo master refuse to give him one, reason that he's not member or qualified yet. All the kids in line got a bar. My son was crying and my wife was furious but the Asian dojo master refused and won't budge about it. I know they want to make $ but its...

Staff is great, very caring and supportive; fostering growth, learning, strength, courage, self-esteem, friendship, and discipline. The kids learn so much more than just Taekwondo. They ensure that there are enough instructors to give all the kids attention and instruction. There has been great improvement in all the kids in my nephew's class since he started going. It has been very...