Monterey Bay Taekwondo Academy
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Taekwondo is a Korean martial art and the national sport of South Korea. It uses the hands and feet for attack and defense. The ultimate goal of Taekwondo is to develop the character and personality of the practitioner through physical, mental and spiritual discipline. Taekwondo combines combat techniques, self-defense, sport and exercise.

It is also a form of meditation and a philosophy of living. By 1989, Taekwondo became the world's most popular martial art in terms of number of practitioners. Gyeorugi, a type of sparring, has been an Olympic event since 2000. At Monterey Bay Taekwondo Academy, our mission is to teach Taekwondo with high standards which will instill in our students traditional values, respect, discipline, confidence, and compassion for all living things.
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Come to our kid friendly Little Dragon class! Our Little Dragon class takes children as young as three and a half years old. Children learn not only the basics of Taekwondo, but they also learn how to respect their parents and teachers, how to be patient, stay away from strangers, and to work with their fellow dragons.
These students have been hand selected to become part of an elite group of martial artists within our school. They have earned the respect and recognition of our instructors through dedication and continued enthusiasm to be role models for not only fellow students, but also for the community. As a leadership team, these students will learn the basic concepts of teaching.
YouTube links for Monterey Bay Taekwondo Academy's instructional videos covering specific belt level sparring and self-defense techniques can be emailed to students. These videos should only be viewed by Monterey Bay Taekwondo Academy (MTA) students and their parents/guardians who wish to help in their learning.
Reviews (9)
Nicelle Orlando
Nicelle Orlando
Nov 30, 2021
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I can’t say enough about how wonderful this place is. My son is 4 but they treat him like a young man which I love but are still so patient and kind. Because of this academy my son is becoming more focused and disciplined. He loves his instructors and I love watching him grow with every lesson. No matter what the age there is no better place to train then here at Monterey bay Taekwondo academy.
Isaac Kim
Isaac Kim
Jul 29, 2021
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I started taekwondo at this studio when I was around 3 or 4 and still continuing till this day. Master lee is an amazing instructor he has helped and shows everyone the beautiful sport of taekwondo. The staff is amazing here. The instructors are all nice and friendly. Overall a wonderful taekwondo studio I recommend stopping by and saying hi and maybe even signing up!
Christine McGlasson
Christine McGlasson
Mar 20, 2021
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This is the best Taekwondo studio in Monterey County. Master Lee & Mrs. Lee are great and really care about the students! They have great instructors and are very patient with kids of all ages. They have a variety of ways to instruct and keep the little ones engaged. I’ve seen so much growth with all my children(we have 5 enrolled!) We joined about 3 1/2 years ago & have ZERO complaints!
Give them a call and see about a free trial class, you will not regret it!
Lisa Freeman
Lisa Freeman
Mar 05, 2021
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My sons and daughters have all studied martial arts at the Monterey Bay Taekwondo Academy. Master Lee is amazing and truly an inspiration to my kids. Even though we have moved from the area, my kids are still taking lessons online and will for the foreseeable future. I would highly recommend Monterey Bay Taekwondo Academy if you want your children to learn self-discipline, respect, and self-defense.
Nathan & Julie Ann Larsen
Nathan & Julie Ann Larsen
Mar 03, 2021
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This Taekwondo school set itself apart from all other schools we have been a part of. It is truly a family. Master Lee teaches and demonstrates mutual respect. His assistant instructors follow his lead in be patient and caring with the children, encouraging and challenging them to grow as martial artists and people. Monterey Bay Taekwondo lead the way with virtual classes and took extra care to have a safe and sanitary environment to practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. We highly recommend the academy for anyone looking at martial arts schools in the area!
Theresa Asbury-Falo
Theresa Asbury-Falo
Feb 28, 2021
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Monterey Bay Taekwondo is a wonderful place to study martial arts. My son began classes a little over a year ago and it has almost become his second home and family. Master Lee is kind, patient, respectful, and very skilled. Mrs. Lee is very sweet and down to earth, very easy to communicate with. All of the instructor assistants are talented, disciplined, and very patient. They are great role models for children and teens.
During this pandemic they have gone above and beyond to ensure the safety of their students and staff with zoom classes, hand sanitizer stations, temperature checks, ensuring
Casey Grover
Casey Grover
Feb 26, 2021
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We have been with Monterey Bay Taekwondo since 2013. Master Lee and the instructors are fantastic...they always push us to do our best and make learning very individualized for each student's needs. My daughter earned her black belt first in our family, and my wife and I followed her. Learning Taekwondo has been fantastic for our fitness, flexibility, and confidence. I recommend the studio to people all the time...we love Monterey Bay TKD!
Analicia Gomez
Analicia Gomez
Feb 18, 2021
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Monterey Bay Taekwondo Academy is an amazing place for kids to grow confidence and learn discipline. My son has been going for almost 3 years now and I have seen so much growth in his confidence and Master Lee has so much patience for his students. Also the student instructors are also awesome and they have to much patience as well with the younger students.
Ami Lonsinger
Ami Lonsinger
Feb 18, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Value
We have two kids who have been attending Monterey Bay Taekwondo for several years. Master Lee and his staff is amazing with the kids! They instill confidence and teach the kids fundamentals of respect, integrity, and self defense. And the kids love it! It keeps them active and healthy!