Lessons & Enrichment in LA

Japanese taiko drumming school (Asano Taiko US). Classes for kids from age 3, youth, and experienced/general players. Also shinobue and chappa.

Art studio and gallery in Torrance. In-person classes and workshops plus an online academy.

Gymnastics school in Torrance. A preschool division for ages 2–4 plus an academy and competitive teams for ages 5–18.

Swim school in Torrance. From parent-child classes at 6 months. Indoor, year-round. First lesson free; free water assessment.

Tennis center in Torrance. Junior/PeeWee from age 4, summer camps, and tournament practice.

Swim school in Torrance (Waterworks). From age 2.5 to adults. Primarily private/semi-private.

Kendo dojo at GVJCI. All ages and levels. Friday sessions, $25/month. Part of the Southern California Kendo Federation.

Judo club inside the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (GVJCI). Children (from early years) to adults. Beginner classes start in January and June.

Calligraphy class at GVJCI (Meito Shodokai, GVJCI chapter). Meets the second Sunday plus the following Monday each month.

Taiko group at GVJCI. Sunday afternoons, by level (beginner to advanced). 8-week classes; held with 3 or more participants.

Dance studio in Redondo Beach. 12 months to 17 years. Ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary; two recitals a year.

Gymnastics school in Redondo Beach. A preschool division for ages 2–4 plus an academy and competitive teams for ages 5–18.

Music school in Redondo Beach. Infants/toddlers through elementary: Orff, instrument lessons, and a summer music camp.

Swim school in Redondo Beach. From 6 months. Indoor, year-round. First lesson free.

Mission: Renaissance Pasadena studio. Fine art in drawing and painting. Children to adults.

Gymnastics school in Mar Vista (West LA). Tumbling and movement classes from toddlers to youth.

Community school of a prestigious music conservatory in downtown LA. Piano, strings/winds, voice, ensemble, and dance. Children to youth.

Mission: Renaissance Los Angeles studio. Fine art in drawing and painting. Children to adults.

Kendo club at VJCC. Wednesday and Friday evenings. A martial art rooted in Japanese culture; summer-festival demonstrations and federation tournaments.

Taiko group at VJCC. Ages 9 and up, all levels. Tuesday evenings and Sunday afternoons. Performance opportunities such as the LA Marathon.

Calligraphy circle at VJCC. Children to adults; beginners and English speakers welcome. Saturday afternoons, one-on-one instruction, $20/month.

Sumi-e (ink painting) class at VJCC. Beginners welcome.

Karate club at VJCC (JKA style). Mon/Thu from 7:00pm. VJCC membership required.

Judo club at VJCC. Ages 5 and up, teens, and adults. Tue/Fri 7:00–9:00pm.

Japanese classical and bon dance classes at VJCC. Also kimono dressing, fan work, etiquette, and Japanese. All ages.

Tennis Anyone, Alhambra location. PeeWee for ages 3–6, junior academy for ages 7–17, and summer camps.

Mission: Renaissance Arcadia studio. Fine art in drawing and painting. Children to adults.

Tennis Anyone, Arcadia location. PeeWee for ages 3–6, junior academy for ages 7–17, and summer camps.

Table tennis club in Canoga Park. Kids' camps for ages 7–15, plus private and group lessons.

MLB-run youth baseball and softball academy (largely free programs).

Japanese-community youth sports organization (elementary through high school). Basketball-focused.

Table tennis club in Rosemead. Youth groups for ages 5–15, beginner to elite, plus private lessons.