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    Powell's Tae Kwon Do Center

    4.6 (9 reviews)
    Closed • 9:00 am - 11:00 AM

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    Sparta Taekwondo - Friendly Rumble

    Sparta Taekwondo

    4.6(25 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    Great taekwondo school with excellent instructors and coaches who know how to teach and connect…read morewith students of all ages. The culture is positive, respectful, and intentional. The facility is spacious, well maintained, and in a great location. They emphasize not only taekwondo skills and self-defense, but also discipline, confidence, and character development. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a well-rounded program!!!

    I first met the coaches and students of Sparta Taekwondo at local tournaments and was immediately…read moreimpressed by their friendliness. We were invited to an "invite only" multi-gym rumble, where kids sparred in a no-points, no-pressure environment. All the kids from my dojang loved it. My boys also attended a sparring clinic with Coaches Arven and Kris, both world-class level athletes. The individual coaching was top-notch, and my kids thoroughly enjoyed training with them. The dojang is well-kept, and the mat is nicer than standard tournament mats. Parents can watch from the hallway through large windows. The facility includes a snack bar, and the bathrooms are clean. **Pro-tip:** Park in the parking lot near the dojang--it's a shorter walk and usually has more open spots. Overall, Sparta Taekwondo offers an excellent environment for both training and community. Highly recommend!

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    Sparta Taekwondo - Sparring Clinic with Coach Arven and Coach Kris

    Sparring Clinic with Coach Arven and Coach Kris

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    Master Uy and other Masters during Rumble

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    Ji Sung Taekwondo - With your guidance, expertise leadership, we're confident he will continue to grow in strength, discipline, and character.

    Ji Sung Taekwondo

    5.0(68 reviews)
    4.4 mi

    Quick Review: Ji Sung Taekwondo is far more than a martial…read morearts studio - it is an extraordinary community led by passionate, highly skilled instructors who build confidence, discipline, respect, and leadership in every child. From transformative classes to unforgettable birthday parties, the staff consistently goes above and beyond to create a positive, empowering experience for both children and parents. Detailed Review: Our family has known this taekwondo studio since my brother and I were children. Some of my fondest memories growing up were attending TKD tournaments with my parents and cheering my brother on from the sidelines. Life has certainly evolved since then - my brother and I now have families of our own, and while we may no longer jump five feet in the air to break boards with a single kick (or perhaps we still can!), one thing has remained constant: the exceptional community at Ji Sung Taekwondo. Over the years, much has changed, yet the studio's core values have remained unwavering. Ji Sung Taekwondo continues to cultivate confidence, resilience, discipline, respect, teamwork, cultural appreciation, and outstanding martial arts skills - all while creating an environment where children genuinely enjoy learning. Not every instructor possesses the rare combination of being engaging, encouraging, patient, and deeply invested in their students. Just as classroom teachers vary, martial arts instructors do as well. At Ji Sung, however, you will find highly skilled, compassionate, and remarkably dedicated instructors who consistently go above and beyond for every child. After researching numerous TKD studios, I can confidently say this is the most impressive team I have encountered. As a parent, my goal is to raise confident, respectful, and capable future leaders, and Ji Sung reinforces those qualities beautifully. One of the most impressive things about the instructors at Ji Sung Taekwondo is how intentional and attentive they are with every child. They consistently call students by name to keep them engaged and focused, model positive behavior through clear examples, and offer meaningful praise and encouragement that builds both confidence and accountability in the children. Master Sahar is truly exceptional! She has an extraordinary ability to connect with children and capture their attention through positivity and encouragement. Rather than focusing on negative behavior, she reinforces good choices and models expectations in a way children immediately understand. The students genuinely want to succeed under her guidance, and it is remarkable how quickly they become more attentive, respectful, and confident in her classes. Miss Joy is equally outstanding - attentive, uplifting, and incredibly knowledgeable. She takes the time to ensure students learn proper technique correctly and thoughtfully refines movements with patience and precision. Master Kim leads with expertise, attentiveness, and high standards. He notices everything, maintains strong discipline, and motivates students to perform at their very best while still making them feel supported and encouraged. We deeply appreciate him and the incredible community he has built. We recently hosted a birthday party at Ji Sung Taekwondo, and it was one of the best decisions we could have made. Master Sahar, Miss Joy, and Esther exceeded every expectation and completely impressed both the children and parents in attendance. Within just an hour, the kids learned technique, discipline, and respect - and by the end of the party, each child successfully broke their own wooden board. It was such a meaningful confidence-building experience, and the children left feeling proud, empowered, and excited. When our children attended their first trial class, my four-year-old daughter was extremely shy and hesitant to leave my arms or step onto the mat independently. By the very next class, she confidently ran onto the mat on her own, and at home she now responds to my requests with, "Yes, ma'am!" every single time. It is absolutely adorable and makes me incredibly proud. That transformation is entirely thanks to the warmth, encouragement, and patience shown by Master Sahar and Miss Joy, along with Master Kim's supportive guidance for parents. Thank you to the entire Ji Sung team for the extraordinary energy, heart, and dedication you pour into every class. Your positivity, teamwork, perseverance, and kindness create an environment that truly shapes children for the better. This is far more than a taekwondo studio - it is a community that inspires children to become stronger, more confident, and more respectful versions of themselves.

    The instructors spent much time with my son and he just graduated to an orange belt. So proud of…read morehim. Thank you to the the whole Ji Sung team

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    2024 National Team Trial

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    Kyokushin Wah Dojo

    Kyokushin Wah Dojo

    5.0(12 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    Wah Dojo combines traditional Kyokushin training with something most dojos leave out: sparring with…read morehead strikes. On Fridays, the Dutch kickboxing class lets you practice face strikes safely with headgear, which makes the sparring feel much more realistic. If you're looking for a Kyokushin gym that actually prepares you for real-world fighting while staying true to tradition, this is the place.

    I was hesitant to write a review for self-fish reasons; I don't want the atmosphere to change. That…read morebeing said.... My son WAS attending the martial arts school across from Safeway in Martinez. The school is very high-tech, kids use a digital login system, they have some kind of special child safety mat imported from somewhere exotic, blah blah blah. That is a great place for only children who need bbsitting or a very expensive play date (~$160+/month); overcrowded (23 kids per class?), not organized, kids making potty noises during class (late teen black belts "instructing" and sometimes hanging out together). It just wasn't what we were looking for. SO... THIS PLACE: Sensei Wah is AWESOME!!! Phillip is WONDERFUL!!! EVERY teacher takes time to individually instruct each child, every single class (from what I observed so far). Do you want your child to ACTUALLY be able to protect themselves, gain confidence and/or need something productive and FUN to do after school and don't want to pay a fortune and/or sign your life away with a contract?... YES, YES, YES, YES! My younger son started a few months ago (3rd grade) and I saw him grow more in 1 week of classes here than he did in 1 month of classes at the other place (each class is 1 FULL HOUR). He was shy at first, but after getting to spare for the first time... he's hooked! Now, he rushes home from school, does his chores, finishes his homework and rushes to iron his uniform just in time for class! Yes, my 8 year old son WANTS to iron his uniform *raised eyebrow* My older son (teen) takes the adult classes (also a beginner). The M/W classes (1.5 hrs long) include "body conditioning" and sparing; I personally would wimp out, but he LOVES IT! The Adult T/TH classes generally work on forms and body conditioning. We were very lucky to find this hidden gem (located in the TJ Maxx shopping center) technically located in Pleasant Hill. It's pretty much word of mouth... so they don't spend money on advertising which keeps the monthly price MORE THAN REASONABLE; literally 1/3 of the cost of the not so serious school located in Martinez?! NOTE: IF you walk in, there's a printed flier with a COUPON with a discount for the first few month(s) of class. BTW: You're kid won't be issued the next belt or even a "tib" UNLESS he/she REALLY EARNS IT; it's not for everyone. My youngest is STILL a white belt with 1 tib (he doesn't practice much outside of classes) while the older one is getting ready to graduate to the next belt ;)

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    Kyokushin Wah Dojo - Adult class on 7/1/19

    Adult class on 7/1/19

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