A few testimonials for Adult, Youth and Lil' Panther Classes are highlighted below. To download a PDF of all testimonials, click here.  

ADULT CLASSES

"This is Tae Kwon Do as I have always envisioned it! Not only is Jacob Cho a world class kicker but a highly skilled boxer and fighter who applies his skills with pin-point accuracy. He manages to incorporate the best modern training methods and techniques while still maintaining a traditional atmosphere and promoting the classical values that are so rarely seen in schools anymore.

The martial arts world needs more schools like this!"

~Grant Pierce
CSCS (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist)
2nd Degree Black Belt, International Taekwon-do Federation
Muay Thai Instructor, Jeet Kune Do Instructor
Blue Belt, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu 

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"I have been training since 1987. I started off with about five years of boxing and kickboxing, then Tae Kwon Do. After the school I was training at closed down, I jumped from school to school looking for the right fit. One of my old instructors told me to quit wasting my time and go train at Cho's TKD, as it was the school to go to if I wanted to train hard and really learn.

I have trained with Mr. Cho since 1998. His approach to teaching the Martial Arts is through hard work, dedication and perseverance. Not only will you learn the art of fighting, but his approach to teaching will give you the confidence to tackle everyday life.

Leave your egos at home, there is no room for them in his classes. He is a true Martial Artist."

~Andrew Kappas 
Crew Chief, VISTA F-16 FIghter Jet 
1st Degree Black Belt, AIMAATae Kwon Do
Cho's Tae Kwon Do Assistant Instructor & Boxing Coach
23+ years of training in the martial arts

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"I met Jacob Cho in November, 2001, as I was starting graduate school. I was working under the theory that martial arts improved focus and concentration. I trained under Mr. Cho as I pursued the dual task of taking on grad school while working a full time fast-paced job. Gratifyingly, the theory 
proved true for me.

 However, the benefits I received were possible only because of the effectiveness of my instructor. The caliber of Mr. Cho’s instruction, his dedication to perfection, his passion about the art, and his persistence to unveil each and every student’s potential encouraged me not only to achieve my goals but to keep raising the bar.

 Under Mr. Cho’s guidance and instruction, goals never before thought possible come to life. He is attentive to each and every one of his students, with no exceptions. Mr. Cho can spot any form or technique that needs improvement, regardless of the size of the class, and attend to it immediately and personally.

 As I trained, I discovered that in addition to increasing my endurance both mentally and physically, there was a significant reduction of stress in my every day life. Moreover, I discovered that although a female body can build up an unusual amount of strength through training in martial arts, it can also remain graceful and artful in form.

 I continue to travel from Los Angeles to Laguna Beach every Saturday to train under Mr. Cho as learning from him is a privilege."

~Mary Ann Rousso
Juris Doctor, San Fernando Valley College/University of West Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Business Law, California State University, Northridge
State Licensed Private Investigator
Green Belt, AIMAA Tae Kwon Do; Green Belt, Hapkido - Under Grandmaster Bong Soo Han

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YOUTH CLASSES

"Mr. Cho’s teachings are tremendous for the physical and mental development of our 6 year old son. There are valuable lessons about respecting yourself and others; your body, realizing your potential, etc. They are delivered with clarity and conviction, which is refreshing in a complex world that our child seeks to make sense of.

I feel like this is one of the best investments if not the best investment – I am making in time and resources for our son. It is with tremendous sincerity that I endorse Mr. Cho’s school."

~Paul Jablon
Laguna Beach Local Resident - Child Currently Enrolled

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"My 6 year old daughter has been attending Cho’s Academy since it opened this past fall. She absolutely loves it and looks forward to each week’s classes. As many other parents have mentioned, it is so much more than a great workout and activity for kids. Mr. Cho teaches the importance of focusing, self-discipline and respecting yourself and others. These additional life lessons are probably the biggest benefit I have seen in my daughter. I can’t say enough about how wonderful it is to have Cho’s Academy in Laguna Beach. It is truly a community/family run business and all the extra community activities that they host are just wonderful for Laguna families!" 

~Linday Mackay
Laguna Beach Local Resident - Child Currently Enrolled & Has Enrolled Sibling

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"Mr. Cho is a wonderful Tae Kwon Do master who knows how to get best from his students, in particular the young ones. His mentorship and guidance on self discipline, perseverance and high achievements influence greatly my son Shayne on a daily basis. We are grateful for Master Cho being one of the important authority figures in Shayne’s life."

~Suzana Corritori
San Clemente Resident - Child Currently Enrolled

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LIL' PANTHER CLASSES

"My 3 year old son began classes with Mr. Cho and he loves them! Mr. Cho skillfully combines age-specific fun with the fundamentals of Tae Kwon Do. The classes provide a fantastic forum for our son to work on his strength, balance and self-esteem.

My husband and I have already noticed marked improvement in our son’s motivation to try new activities that he may have been fearful of in the past. We highly recommend Mr. Cho’s classes for anyone willing to improve their inner and outer strength. Laguna Beach is lucky to have Mr. Cho in our community."

~Melanie Silverman
Laguna Beach Resident - Child Currently Enrolled