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TEMA - True Education of Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 81 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Fullerton, California

Karate dojo Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons

Karate master and instructors offer classes for children and adults alike.

Plan your first class

  • Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
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  • Website & schedule temataekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (714) 715-4010

Hours

Monday 2–8:30 PM
Tuesday 2–8:30 PM
Wednesday 2–8:30 PM
Thursday 2–8:30 PM
Friday 2–8:30 PM
Saturday 2–8:30 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and seminars — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Karate classes on the schedule at TEMA - True Education of Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 33 mentions

“They quickly built a strong rapport with kids of all ages, blending patience, warmth, and a clear respect for each child’s individuality.”

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🐉 Little Dragons

“My daughter wanted to try taekwondo after seeing some of her preschool classmates do it, and she started here about 4 months ago.”

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👤 Private Lessons 2 mentions

“We are heading to CA to stay for a month and I am hoping that we can get a few private lessons in for my children.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Students are not only learning Taekwondo skills, but also building character, focus, and self-defense abilities that will benefit them for life.”

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Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at TEMA - True Education of Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🦵 Taekwondo 16 mentions

“Master Yoo and Master Y truly care about their students and teach not only taekwondo skills, but also life skills like discipline, perseverance, focus, and respect.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Students are not only learning Taekwondo skills, but also building character, focus, and self-defense abilities that will benefit them for life.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, or kickboxing alongside your Karate, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 81 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 9 mentions

“Master Yoo and Master Y do an amazing job at keeping the kids engaged, make learning so much fun, while still keeping them disciplined.”

🧒 strong kids program 5 mentions

“Master Yoo and Master Y are truly outstanding and great with children.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 30 mentions

“Master Yoo and Master Y truly care about their students and teach not only taekwondo skills, but also life skills like discipline, perseverance, focus, and respect.”

From the reviews

Master Yoo is the best! My son Andrew looks up to him as his role model. He enjoys to come to the classes after school. Andrew has improved with his behavior in school and has more focus and his confidence has increased as well! I wouldn’t look anywhere else Master Yoo is an incredible person inside and out!

★★★★★ — Christina, Mar 2023

I don't even know where to begin and Angela was right about Cali is blessed to have Master Yoo. Master Yoo has very unique teaching technics, we LOVE his energy, his sense of humor, his confidents, his love for all his students.

★★★★★ — Julianna, Jun 2021

We were first introduced to TEMA through a classmates birthday party. To be honest we were not even thinking of Martial Arts at that time but when we did a trial and saw how the classes were being taught I was so impressed at the instructors that we ended up enrolling right away.

★★★★★ — Diana, May 2025

Two of my daughters are enrolled in TEMA. The instructors, Master Yoo and Master Y are great with young students. My girls look forward to attending every week as TEMA creates a fun and disciplined environment.

★★★★★ — Donald, Oct 2024

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Your first Karate class at TEMA - True Education of Martial Arts

Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Karate is a contact sport. Ease in, train within your limits, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find TEMA - True Education of Martial Arts

1030 E Bastanchury Rd, Fullerton, CA92835

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