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Premier Taekwondo School in Antelope Valley
AV Taekwondo has been the premier taekwondo school in the Antelope Valley for nearly a decade, dedicated to teaching the Korean martial art of Taekwondo while instilling essential life skills. Our experienced instructors specialize in working with children, adults, and individuals with special needs, including those with ADD, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders. Founded by Master Brian Johnson, a 5th Dan in Taekwondo with over 20 years of martial arts expertise, we emphasize values like respect, self-control, and perseverance.Our programs foster physical fitness, mental discipline, and confidence, aligning with principles taught at home. We serve as a community hub for personal growth, offering structured classes for children, teens, and adults, and maintain affiliations with local educational institutions. Our instructors bring decades of combined experience in martial arts and education, ensuring a supportive environment for all students.
Services
Children Programs
Teen Programs
Adult Programs
Black Belt Testing
One Step Punching
Highlights and features
- We specialize in teaching children with special needs, including autism spectrum disorders.
- Our instructors hold advanced black belt certifications in Taekwondo and related martial arts.
- We emphasize life skills like perseverance and self-control alongside physical training.
- We maintain partnerships with local charter schools as approved vendors.
- Our programs combine physical fitness with mental discipline for all age groups.
Services
Children Programs
Our children's program (ages 4+) develops athleticism, balance, and coordination while teaching self-defense and essential life skills. We specialize in working with children with ADD, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders, focusing on respect, perseverance, and self-control. Classes create a foundation for lifelong discipline and confidence through structured Taekwondo training.
Teen Programs
Designed for teens facing modern challenges, our program builds confidence through self-defense training and stress relief. We foster independence while developing physical fitness, flexibility, and mental focus. Classes provide a supportive environment for teens to develop assertiveness and resilience in high-pressure situations through traditional Taekwondo practice.
Adult Programs
Our adult classes combine physical fitness with practical self-defense training in a supportive community environment. Participants improve strength, flexibility, and mental clarity while learning traditional Taekwondo techniques. The program offers stress relief and social connection through structured martial arts practice tailored to adult learners.
Black Belt Testing
We offer structured belt progression from yellow to black belt through formal testing. Our system includes traditional forms like Koryo, Keumgang, and Taebaek, following standardized requirements for each rank. Students demonstrate technical proficiency, discipline, and understanding of Taekwondo principles during evaluations.
One Step Punching
This specialized training develops practical self-defense skills through controlled one-step sparring techniques. Students learn proper striking mechanics, timing, and distance management while practicing defensive responses to common attacks. The drills emphasize application of Taekwondo principles in realistic scenarios.
People
Master Brian Johnson
Founder & Head Instructor
With 20 years of martial arts experience and 16 years teaching, Master Brian holds 6th Dan in Taekwondo and 5th Dan in Hapkido. He founded AV Taekwondo to share traditional values through martial arts training.
Master Eddie
Instructor
A 4th Dan in Taekwondo with 9 years teaching experience, Master Eddie brings expertise in boxing and karate to his martial arts instruction at AV Taekwondo.
Ms. Kari Liu
Instructor
3rd Dan in Taekwondo with 5 years instructing experience, Ms. Liu specializes in teaching foundational martial arts skills and supporting student development.
Questions
What age groups do you accept for Taekwondo classes?
We accept students aged 4 and up, with specialized programs for children, teens, and adults.
Do you offer trial classes for new students?
Yes, we provide introductory trial offers for all new students to experience our training environment.
Can children with special needs participate in your programs?
Yes, we specialize in working with children with ADD, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders.
What belt progression system do you use?
We follow traditional Taekwondo belt testing from yellow to black belt with structured requirements.
Are your instructors certified in martial arts?
All instructors hold advanced black belt certifications in Taekwondo and related disciplines.
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