Lima Tae kwon do & Martial Arts Academy
5903 Sepulveda Blvd Suite A - Culver City, CA 90230
Tel: 310-391-4950

For The Whole Family
Over the past twelve years, LIMA TAE KWON DO & MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY has established itself as one of the premiere martial arts studios in the state of California. From the beginning, LIMA TKD has prided itself on providing high quality instruction, attracting a large number of students not only from the neighborhood, but from all over the great Los Angeles area. It is this tradition of excellence that has kept students coming back, routinely driving in from the San Fernando Valley, Malibu, and even Long Beach to study with the Limas.

Walk into the Academy and you’ll immediately feel the energy and enthusiasm! And with an exiting agenda year round, it’s no wonder. The Limas offer a very flexible schedule, with at least three instructors to assist you in any class. And there are classes scheduled seven days a week, making LIMA TKD one of a very few martial arts schools in all of California to offer such “round the clock” instruction. Can’t find the time in your hectic day to fit in one of the regular one-hour classes? LIMA TKD also offers PRIVATE, one on one instruction available anytime, even weekends. Just call 310-391-4950 to schedule your personal lesson.

At LIMA TKD you can expect to get more than just physical training, discipline and self-defense, though. You’ll also find yourself making many new friends. Business professionals, teachers, students, Moms, Dads, even entire families all train together in a healthy and positive environment. In many of the adult classes, there are usually more women than men, including Moms. In fact, many of the parents who train at LIMA TKD never intended to study martial arts at all. They came to watch their children. But, after making friends with some of the other parents (including some who were already students) they got caught up in the excitement and soon found themselves out on the mat kicking, along with everyone else.

LIMA TKD offers several different programs to meet your training needs. There are programs for two classes a week, three classes a week, or an unlimited number of classes each week. Most students come to two or three classes a week. That’s enough to get and keep you in good shape, or in three or four years, to get you that black belt you’ve always dreamed of. With an authentic martial arts program that is fun, safe, and educational, LIMA TKD is a good choice for the whole family.

Children
One of the first people you are likely to meet here at LIMA TKD is Aycka Lima, the 10-year-old daughter of the school’s owners. Aycka, who has been training since she was 3 ½, is just one of the boys and girls who make up about two-thirds of our studio. We offer two age groups of instruction, Kids (ages 3-5) and Juniors (ages 6-12). Kid’s classes are 30 minutes long, while Juniors classes are 45 minutes enabling your child to get just the right amount of attention. Each class is also subdivided into smaller groups according to belt color, or level (beginner, intermediate and advanced) so each group gets instruction tailored to their specific needs. With a multicultural and fairly even mix of boys and girls at all levels, your child will find it easy to fit right in.

Tae Kwon Do is an ancient Korean martial art that has evolved over the years into a modern and popular Olympic sport. It focuses primarily on education, which is one of the reasons why it is the most practiced martial art in the world. Of all the children in the United States who study a martial art, about 60% study Tae Kwon Do. The remaining 40% are split between other martial arts, such as Karate, Judo, or Kung Fu.

By studying Tae Kwon Do, your child will learn not only physical training and discipline, but mental training and discipline as well, skills they will need to be successful in school and in life. Because the Limas are committed to fostering excellence in education, they will ask your child to bring in a report card before any belt test. Instructors will check to see that your child is making satisfactory progress in school, as well as in the Academy before they will be allowed to test for the next belt level. This promotes strong bodies and minds.

You can sign up or schedule a free trial class for your child any time of the year. To make arrangements, call 310-391-4950, or contact us by email. We’re also available for BIRTHDAY PARTIES.

Competition
At LIMA TKD, you will never be asked to take part in any competition. That’s your decision. But, if you decide you do want to compete, you will be joining one of the strongest competition programs in the state. Competing is one way to evaluate your developing skills as a martial artist, by facing an opponent of similar ability. It is also good motivation to improve your skills. Meeting up with another competitor in front of a large crowd of spectators is not only a great thrill, it gives you the opportunity to push the boundaries of your potential. And competition is an unforgettable experience. It’s like summing up your whole life as a martial artist in those few minutes in the ring. When you win, your pride and confidence increase. When you lose, you learn how to analyze your strengths and weakness, so that you’ll do better the next time. And remember, competition isn’t really about winning or losing, it’s about pushing yourself, about learning, about striving to become better. If you do this, then you’re already a success.

LIMA TKD competition teams are well known in tournament circles, and for a very good reason. In the last three years alone we have collected 86 gold medals in State competitions. Our kids team represented the state of California in the last three Junior Olympic National Competitions (Atlanta 2004, San Antonio 2005, Atlanta 2006), and our adult team represented California in the last three Sr. National Competitions (Colorado Springs 2004, San Jose 2005, Cleveland 2006), coming home with a combined total of 21 National Champions!

In addition to our regular sparring classes, we offer specialized competition training all year round, particularly in the summer, to help prepare you for the tournament experience. Plus, LIMA TKD is visited regularly by National, World, and Olympic champions, offering a unique chance to learn from the world’s best competitors. If you’re serious about joining one of our teams, a lot of hard, intense training will be waiting for you, but it will definitely be worth the effort.

THE ACADEMY
LIMA TKD (named after its owners, not the city in Peru!) Is a 3,500 sq ft facility, located at 5903 Sepulveda Blvd., Suite A, in Culver City, CA, 90230. It’s owned and operated by the Lima family, including Master Andre Lima, 6th degree black belt, with over 28 years experience, and his wife, Master Christianny Lima, 4th degree black belt, with over 18 years experience and Aycka Lima, 1st degree black belt. The Limas have studied, worked, and competed both here in the US and internationally, having completed most of their initial training in their native country of Brazil. They are assisted by a very professional staff of instructors, including several National Champions.

The Academy is proud to be an official member of: The California Tae kwon do Association (CTA), The USA Tae kwon do (USA-TKD), and the World Tae kwon do Federation (WTF).