Cypress & Lake Forest · Family-run since 2015
Watch your kidstand a little taller.
Taekwondo for ages 3 and up — a room where shy kids get brave, busy kids learn to focus, and every single one starts as a beginner.
Why parents bring their kids here
What your child will develop.
The kicks are the fun part. What parents tell us about is the kid who tries the hard thing, listens the first time, and keeps going after a bad day.
Confidence
Earned in front of the whole class, one belt at a time — not handed out.
Focus
Thirty minutes of full attention. Parents notice it first at homework time.
Discipline
Show up, bow in, do the work. Same standard every class, for every student.
Respect
"Yes sir," "yes ma'am," and holding the door — it starts on the mat and follows them home.
Resilience
Kids fall, miss the break, retest. Getting back up is the actual curriculum.
Classes by age
Find your child's class.
Kids train with kids their own size and stage. Pick the age, and we'll put them in the right room on day one.
Ages 3–5
Little Tigers
Listening · Balance · Taking turns
Short, high-energy classes built for a three-year-old's attention span. Most parents see the change at home before they see a good kick.
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Ages 6–12
Juniors
Forms · Sparring · Board breaks
The heart of the school. Real Taekwondo with belt testing, plus the part parents care about: effort gets applauded louder than talent.
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Ages 13+
Teens
Self-defense · Conditioning · Leadership
A place to be challenged without being on a team roster. Many of our teens end up helping teach the younger classes.
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Adults
Adults & Families
Fitness · Practical self-defense · Train with your kid
No experience, no problem — plenty of our adult students started in their thirties and forties, some right alongside their children.
Book a free class →Cypress class schedule
4187 Ball Road · Monday through Saturday
Monday
- Leadership3:45–4:35
- JR TKD4:35–5:15
- Warrior 15:30–6:20
- Warrior 26:20–7:10
- Master7:10–8:00
Tue & Thu
- Warrior 13:40–4:30
- Warrior 24:35–5:25
- Little Tigers5:30–6:05
- JR TKD6:10–6:50
- Leadership7:00–7:50
- Adult / Teen8:00–8:50
Wednesday
- Little Tigers4:00–4:35
- JR TKD4:35–5:15
- Warrior 15:30–6:20
- Warrior 26:30–7:20
- Demo Team7:00–7:50
Friday
- Little Tigers4:30–5:05
- JR TKD & Warrior 15:05–5:55
- Warrior 2 & Black Belt6:00–6:50
Saturday
- Little Tigers10:00–10:35a
- JR TKD10:35–11:15a
- Warrior & Black Belt11:15a–12:05p
Free trial spots available — three per class, first come first served. Little Tigers runs 35 minutes, JR TKD 40, Warrior and above 50.
Never done this before?
Neither had most of our students.
The questions every parent asks in the doorway, answered before you call.
What should they wear?
Comfortable clothes they can move in, and bare feet. Uniforms only matter if you decide to enroll.
Where do parents sit?
Right there, in the seating along the mat. You'll see the whole class, every class.
My child is shy.
Most start that way. An instructor stays with new students for the first few classes until they know the routine.
Is there contact?
Not for beginners. Sparring comes later, with full pads, and only when a student is ready for it.
What does it cost?
The first class is free. Tuition depends on the program and how often your child trains — we'll show you the options in person, with no contract pressure.
How big are classes?
Small enough that the instructors know every child's name, and every child gets corrected by name.
How it works
Three steps to your first class.
Book your free class
Pick the school closer to you and a time that fits your week. Takes about 30 seconds, and you'll get a text confirming it.
Your child trains as our guest
They join a real class with kids their own age — not a private demo. You watch from the parent seating. No uniform, no commitment.
We tell you what we saw
Afterward we talk through which class fits your child and what a normal week looks like. If we're not the right school for them, we'll say so.
No sales pitch. No contract at the door.Where it can lead
Our students performed at Crypto.com Arena.
Our demo team took the floor in front of a Clippers crowd. Same kids you'll see on a Tuesday night in Cypress — just a bigger room.
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In their parents' words
4.9 stars from 193 families.
We knew we needed to put our 5yr old son in some sort of activity and thought maybe let’s try TaeKwondo since one of our friends recommended them. The first 6 months were slow and go but now we are definitely seeing a positive change in him. He is more focused and confident in himself. The masters and instructors know how to adjust teaching styles with the different age groups and are friendly and patient.
Google review · Cypress
A great sport to build focus, respect and coordination. Master Kim and his team do an awesome job with the kids! Highly recommend.
Google review · Cypress
We’ve been so happy with having our child in Yong-In Taekwondo! Our child has been enjoying the sessions and gradually learning such beneficial skills that help with physical strength, activity, and most importantly, focus and listening to the Master/instructor! We love the style of the classes and Master Kim, Master Hahm, Instructor Chet and all the volunteer assistants are the best instructors.
Google review · Lake Forest
Who's teaching your child
"We're not raising fighters. We're raising kids who finish what they start."
Yong-In has taught in Orange County since 2015. Several of our instructors earned their black belts in this room as kids and came back to teach the next group.
The belt journey
Belt by belt. One habit.
Every rank has a standard, and every student tests in front of their class. Show up, do the work, earn the next one — the lesson that transfers to homework and tryouts.
More than class
Summer camp, park days and a lot of pizza.
School breaks get covered: full-day camp with games, drills and lunch together. Families show up to park events and belt ceremonies on weekends — this is the part that keeps kids coming back.
Locations
Two neighborhood schools.
Cypress
4187 Ball Road, Cypress, CA 90630
Classes Mon–Fri afternoons & evenings · Sat mornings
Lake Forest
25421 Trabuco Road, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Class times to be confirmed
FAQ
Questions parents ask first.
Still unsure? Call the school closest to you — you'll get a person, not a phone tree.
How young can my child start?
My child has never done martial arts.
Will this make my child more aggressive?
Can I stay and watch?
Do we need a uniform to try it?
Are there belt tests and competitions?
What if we need to stop?
Come try a class this week.
Free, beginner-friendly, and no obligation. Bring your kid, sit down, and watch what happens in 30 minutes.