Best Taekwondo Competition Area Long Beach Near Me

4worldlovers: Es algo muy necesario para el diario vivir y este lugar me gusta deberian ir para ver el entrenamiento !!! (English translation: It’s something much needed for daily living and I like this place they should go to see training !!!)

Kickboxing Class; Great workout, good vibes and nice people. I also enjoy our fun and knowledgeable teacher Gerrica.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!! MY SON HAS BEEN WITH THE PO1 FAMILY FOR SOME YEARS NOW AND LOOKS FORWARD TO GOING EVERYTIME. THERE IS SO MUCH DEDICATION AND RESPECT. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS INSTITUTION

I had my first class today, and it was amazing. It was kick boxing.. The instructor was very nice along with the students.. I met the owners last week and they were very kind and humbled…. I joined and I have my uniform . I welcomed with opened arms and I’m excited to be a part of the PO1 Family .

They r awesome!! And they want only the best for the kids! Kids have so much fun learning!

This place is amazing and life changing. Motivation, Inspiring, Self discipline, Fun, Family oriented and so much more. The instructor are excellent with all students, children and adults. My son and I enjoy each and every class we attend. We love

We absolutely love Po1! Our two kids, myself, and my spouse all attend classes. We can’t say enough about the staff, the programs, and the community of people you gain by training here. We also love the values and skills they are teaching our kids. It has been such a gift to our family!

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Lakewood Budo Kai is located in the Artcraft Manor Area of Long Beach, California, just on the border of Los Angeles and Orange County. Lakewood Budo Kai is recognized as one of Southern California’s longest running traditional martial arts schools; specializing in Danzan Ryu Jujitsu, Shorin Ryu Karate, and Children’s Self Defense.


As a traditional school we strive to uphold the traditional method of training whereas knowledge is passed from the highest black belt to lower black belts then to the brown belts and on down as done for hundreds of years in Japan, these traditional training methods have offered exceptional quality instruction to hundreds of students since 1979. All of our instructors are certified and have many years of training and teaching experience, this ensures that our students receive training of exceptional quality.


We have been instrumental in hundreds of lives, from the white belt who started this month to the ones who started in our children's class and has grown and moved up and are now in our adult classes. Our students have come from all walks of life and professions, all who have been drawn to us because of our uniqueness and quality of instruction. Using traditional Japanese training and philosophy and with our comprehensive classes and instruction, students will develop a fellowship between each other.

Students learn and progress at their own rate based on their individual strengths and weaknesses. Students are grouped by rank and practice with a partner of the same level, so that they can focus on techniques that are appropriate for their skill level. An instructor, black belt or senior student, will guide and assist all students with their individual progress.

When a student reaches a certain level of proficiency, we offer advanced training sessions and special classes for higher ranking students i.e., advanced techniques, healing technique, defense against weapons, weapons training etc.

There are no long-term contracts to take classes.You pay on a month to month basis through the City of Long Beach Parks, Rec, and Marine; and you only pay for the months you attend class. To get the full advantage it is best to start classes on the first Monday or Wednesday of the month.

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At our Dojo, we utilize traditional Japanese-style instruction to teach Bushido-mentality through Kendo. Since Kendo training provides encouragement for a life, instead of taking a short-term approach, we teach Kendo as a lifetime objective.


Utilizing the time-honored Bushido spirit traditionally followed by the Samurai, our goal is to develop the mentalities of “not losing to oneself”, “honoring etiquette”, “having compassion”, and “not being deceitful”, which will also enable students to prosper in the real world.


In developing technique and stamina, we also emphasize “acquisition of the fundamentals”, “developing a strong body”, and “mastery of the true form of Kendo”. We are a well-established Dojo with numerous tournament accomplishments, and have nurtured many students who have become top kendo practitioners representing the United States.


As we develop the next generation of Kendo practitioners, we continue to honor the spirit established upon our Dojo’s founding in 1950. Our Dojo has five masters of 7-dan, probably the most of any Dojo in the United States. All of the instructors are Japanese, or Japanese-American, and provide instruction of true Japanese Kendo and etiquette in both Japanese and English. In addition, we have top kenshi and masters who visit us from Japan several times a year as guest instructors.


In instructing children, we provide individualized guidance based on each child’s ability. For many children, if they are allowed to put on the bogu or uniform prior to learning the fundamental movements, they fail to make further progress, which often leads to quitting.

At our Dojo, we emphasize learning of the fundamentals first, and intentionally delay the use of Kendo equipment until later. As a result, the children are motivated to continue attending practice, and are able to understand the discipline of life-long Kendo as they mature.