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Every student. Every goal. Every belt. We're here every step of the way.
Saga Taekwondo is Lake Forest's premier competition-focused Taekwondo academy, proudly serving kids, teens, and adults across South Orange County — including Irvine, Mission Viejo, Foothill Ranch, Laguna Hills, and Aliso Viejo. We combine rigorous technique with championship-level coaching to build confident, disciplined, and competition-ready martial artists at every level.
Owner & Head Instructor
Sam Sa is a national-level Taekwondo competitor and certified instructor who has coached athletes to podiums at USATKD Nationals and state championships across the country. With deep roots in competitive Taekwondo, Sam founded Saga Taekwondo to bring elite-level training and genuine competitive mentorship to families in Lake Forest and all of South Orange County. His athletes don't just learn to kick — they learn to win, stay focused under pressure, and carry that mindset into every part of their lives. Whether you're stepping on the mat for the first time or preparing for your next national tournament, Sam trains you to be your best.
We don't just teach Taekwondo — we build better people.
Students earn every belt by demonstrating real technique — we don't hand out ranks. With a 5.0-star Google rating and proven results in competition, our standards speak for themselves.
From young kids to adults, complete beginners to returning martial artists — everyone feels at home at Saga Taekwondo. This is a family, not just a gym.
Parents and students report improvements in focus, confidence, and discipline within the first 30–60 days. Our structured curriculum ensures every student progresses at every level.
Something for everyone — from toddlers to adults, beginners to competitors.
Build focus, discipline, and real self-defense skills in our kids Taekwondo classes. Every class grows your child's confidence, respect, and ability to stay focused — in school and at home. Action-packed, age-appropriate, and coached by a national-level competitor who knows how to bring out the best in young athletes.
Teens thrive at Saga. Our teen Taekwondo classes build strength, coordination, and the mental toughness to handle anything life throws at them. Competition opportunities available for those who want to take it to the next level — with coaches who have guided athletes all the way to national championships.
Get fit, get focused, and learn real-world self-defense skills alongside a welcoming community of adults. Our Lake Forest adult Taekwondo classes deliver a full-body workout, sharpen your mental clarity, and give you practical techniques that actually work — regardless of your current fitness level or experience.
Saga's Competition Team is where champions are developed. Under the direct coaching of Sam Sa — a nationally ranked competitor who has guided athletes to USATKD Nationals and state championship podiums — team members train with the intensity, precision, and game-plan strategy required to win at the highest levels of Taekwondo competition.
Open to ages 7 and up with no prior competition experience required. Whether you’re stepping onto your first tournament mat or chasing a national title, Sam builds a plan around you. Competition opportunities through USATKD, AAU, and regional circuits throughout the year.
Three easy steps to your first class — no experience required.
Click the button below or call us at (949) 987-7333 to reserve your free intro session at a time that works for you.
Arrive in comfortable workout clothes. We'll give you a tour, introduce you to the team, and guide you through your first class.
If you love it — and you will — we'll find the perfect program and membership that fits your goals, schedule, and budget.
No commitment. No experience needed. Just show up.
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Saga Taekwondo