Black Belt Academy

"Addendum 12/10/2022 - Google said people actually read this. Update - our kids are STILL going to Black Belt Academy. Master Rhee - survived corona. My kids - kicking each other with body armor now. And my addition to my parenting arsenal - "Do you want me to tell Master Rhee what you did?!" His program is strong, he teaches self confidence, he helps keep kids in line in a non negative way. If you want a classic stereotypical TKD school, please don't come here - he is getting busy (yay). If your kid needs to get used to loud sounds (HA! Punch), if they need that sensation of flipping over a foam board, if they need to feel that jolt of a kick and not freak out, if they need a TKD teacher that supports them as a dad would, this hole in the wall thank the good lord we found him teacher may be good for you. Corona sucked - and we still did the zoom TKD with Master Rhee during that year of social distance craziness (no politics here). This review is from an unpaid (actually paying) customer that wishes all the best for Black Belt Academy. Following is my first review: Wonderful Tae Kwon Do school. Instills values, teaches differences between Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Martial Arts, Kung Fu to the kids. This is not the most strict and traditional Tae Kwon Do program. Master Rhee makes it very educational, fun, disciplined, and is over the top supportive for the kids that need it. We needed Tae Kwon Do to help create confidence in our kids. Black Belt Academy in Laguna Hills achieves just that. Many thanks."

"My son has been coming here since he was in kindergarten. The instructor works well with kids. He is calm and really focuses on making the instruction fun and yet disciplined enough for the kids to listen. As they get older, he begins to challenge them more and their focus improves greatly. I highly recommend this place if you are looking to integrate the love of martial arts to your kids. Not as a competition sport but more of a lifestyle and integrating it into your life. Master Rhee is great with the kids."

"Truly a Master by every meaning of the word! Master Rhee not only teaches the students Taekwondo, but teaches them discipline, life skills, and self defense. This was the best choice I made for my twins (boy and girl)! My daughter really hones her skills and my son is really learning to control his strength. Thanks Master Rhee!"

"My daughter has been going to this school for two years, and she has every intention of going here forever. Master Rhee is unbelievable with kids. Once they see him, they love him. This school has high standards, serious approach, friendly environment and grateful students."

"My son has been taking lessons at Black Belt Academy for three years. Master Rhee has always shown kindness and integrity when dealing with the children. He is a true "Master" when it comes to TKD. He was born & raised in Korea where he earned his title. He trained the Korean Army in martial Arts and graduated from the most prestigious University in Korea. He takes his teaching seriously and brings out the best in his students. I have looked at other studios but the "Masters" do not have the credentials that Master Rhee has. I highly recommend this studio."