This place rocks with community feeling that every kid needs while learning respect, gratitude and of course a martial art and self defense . Elizabeth , who is at the front and answers the phone is brilliant . It's because if her professionalism and warmth that got us to do a trial . My 9 yo is connecting with the staff and wants to come back . TK kids makes that connection and also helps the community when needed. I'm a fan and my daughter enjoys the studio. Win win for our family and a true investment into her as a respectful, kind, goal oriented adult . Sign up now like we did. read more

Our children have been attending TKK for over a year. The kids love their lessons and look forward to it. The masters try to understand each kid, their strengths and weaknesses and instruct them accordingly. The kids learn respect, gratitude and kindness in addition to martial arts skills. We love our TKK community. read more

This is our 4th year with Taekwonkids! When my son first started, he was 5 years old. Master Ron and Master Johnny are very patient with young kids and they run the classes in a fun way. When the kids progress and get higher ranks of belt, the masters motivate kids and help pushing their potentials by excelling their form, kicks and punches. The masters make sure the kids have practiced great form and learnt their kicks and punches well before attending belt test. Master Chin has run a well structured and whole hearted program which not only teaches kids taekwondo skills but also life skills like keep trying and not to give up. During covid, Taekwonkids are creative and have offered zoom classes and private in person classes to keep the students active. read more

This is going to be a review of TaeKwon Kids' judo program, Top Judo. Full disclosure, I have two children enrolled at TaeKwon Kids and it has been phenomenal. I cannot say enough about Master Chin Sonu and the other instructors. The class schedule is flexible, the children are held to a high standard, and parking is relatively easy to find. Class sizes are not too small, promoting great interaction among a myriad of students. This is the premier dojang in the Bay Area. When it comes to Top Judo, as a father of four, and getting into a contact sport for the first time in my life, I was wary of stepping onto the mat. I have now been here for two years and cannot recommend it more. The instructors' credentials speak for themselves and they are both exacting and gracious to make sure you build the right habits for judo. The experienced judoka are helpful and unintimidating, making the atmosphere enjoyable and challenging. Now my wife and son look forward to going to Top Judo every week! read more

TaeKwon Kids - Martial Arts Near Me - Mountain View, California

Both my children practice TKD at this studio and over the years we had recommended my friends to them. Most of the children are now regulars. read more

Two of our boys started attending TaeKwon Kids about 2.5 years ago. We researched several Taekwondo dojangs and even attended some trial classes. A friend recommended TaeKwon Kids and after our first trial class, we knew we found the right place. Compared to the other dojangs, we could immediately tell that the instructors were top notch masters, that the classes were professionally conducted, and that they specifically catered to kids. After having our kids attend TaeKwon Kids for more than 2 years, we've personally seen how genuine the instructors are in caring for each student's growth and advancement. We see that they have a special bond and sincere mentor relationship with each student. What we appreciate most is that they not only have a rigorous teaching environment, but they also focus on teaching their students core values of respect, ethics, and perseverance. TaeKwon Kids goes beyond teaching martial arts and instills confidence and grit into each student. We initially had our boys start Taekwondo as a side hobby, but it's really developed into a passion for both our boys. TaeKwon Kids created an environment that is challenging but also encouraging and fun such that our boys sincerely look forward to each class to see their instructors and friends. We're also very happy to see that our boys are truly advancing in their Taekwondo abilities and are amazed to see how much they've grown (they've reached brown and red belts so far). We view TaeKwon Kids as more than a dojang where our kids learn Taekwondo. Not only is TaeKwon Kids high quality by martial arts standards, but it is a special community to us with the instructors, students, and parents. We have a younger daughter who we can't wait to enroll into TaeKwon Kids like her older brothers once she gets old enough. Our family definitely plans to stay with TaeKwon Kids knowing what a positive influence it is and will be in our children's lives. read more

TaeKwon Kids has been such a positive experience for my son. It has given him confidence and helped him learn that he can accomplish challenging things. The masters are all excellent and devouted instructors who care for the kids. They make class fun, yet still push the child to do better. I would definitely recommend TaeKwon Kids all families. read more

Best place for kids learning Taekwondo in the bay area. Instructors are knowledgeable, responsible, professional and kind. My kid loves Takewondo and it helps him to boost self-confidence, learn to show respect to teachers and friends, etc. Thanks to the school and all the instructors. read more

Well, My 6 year old has been asking for months to try some sort of martial arts. I finally did a little research and found TaeKwon Kids. What drew me to this facility before others was it was geared toward children, clean and Master Sonu has Christian roots. All very important to me, and my family. Took him in for his free trial and when we went to the first session, Mary & Master Sonu were very welcoming. She explained the program, measured my son for a FREE uniform, gave him his own water bottle and tote too (very cool). I totally did not expect that! Here comes my son, gleaming in his uniform, ready to learn! He loves it, absolutely LOVES it. He cannot stop talking about it. Overall a very positive atmosphere. Free coffee, WiFi, play center for toddlers. Oh yeah, I had a sore throat and Master Sonu gave me some of his own citrus/honey jelly mixture with hot water to sooth my throat while I waited, very nice of him. The only downside for me is the price. I had to recruit grandma and grandpa to finance his training! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSipic5Oe-4&feature=youtube_gdata_player read more

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I would recommend this TAE-KWON-DO dojang in a heart beat! The instructors are amazing, and master Chin who is the owner not only is a great martial artist, but a great mentor. I had 4 kids there at one point and had 3 kids who were struggling with their behaviors at school and at home. Master Chin was always open to speaking to them and having been there and listening to him speaking to my kids, he is a man of wisdom, full of love and care for the children. He also is an amazing martial artist that my son looks up to. Before my son didn't want to get a black belt b/c he didn't want the master's name (at a different dojang) on his belt b/c my son said he had no respect for that man who joked about a child, humiliating the child to make the rest of the crowd laugh. Now, he has a black belt and proudly wears it with Master Chin's name on it. He also extended financial help to my sister's family who had lost the job during pandemic. And although he was suffering financially due to pandemic, he still gave full financial help to my sister's family so that her son could continue training. Like I said, he deeply cares for families and kids. I doubt I would find another master like him. When we moved to Taekwon Kids from another dojang (the previous one that my son had no respect for), 4 more families moved with us and they have been very happy too. read more

A safe, friendly place for kids and adults to learn all levels of judo techniques. Master Sam and Master Mike are great teachers and competitors. Whether you are looking to learn self defense, trying to get back in shape or advancing your judo skills, I think this is one of the best in the state. This is world class training. Come and check it out for yourself. read more

The teaching at Taekwonkids is beyond excellent. Every instructor they hire is a master in the field, dedicated, kind, passionate, and invested in your kids. Both my boys have gained much from this program. If you are looking to get kids away from video games for healthier pursuits, and for kids to learn self-control, perseverance, respect, and honor-this is the right place. The incredible physical exercise kids get helps them get healthy and boosts their endurance and agility for other sports as well. I love seeing how they are sweating out their toxins and stress every time with big smiles on their faces afterwards with hearts and lungs that have been pumping strong. My boys enjoy basketball, tennis, and golf, but they will never willingly stretch or do cardio-intensive PE on their own! But Taekwondo pushes them to develop their stretching and cardio fitness in a much more fun and engaging way. The belt promotion tests are excellent challenges for teaching them to work towards goals and overcome mental and physical hurdles. Kids learn to memorize not only tough physical defensive maneuvers, but memorize and recite codes to live more honorable lives; they learn to speak in public more confidently and with greater assurance, which are critical life skills. The fact that they can now defend themselves anywhere like cool lions under immense self-control is another added plus! :) The positive group dynamics where kids as a group learn how to humbly persevere and mature as respectful humans is also great for kids' psyches, especially in this often tech-obsessed and entitled age. The TKK kids we know in this program grow and mature as much kinder and thoughtful human beings, which is probably my favorite benefit of this program. During COVID challenges, this organization did a tremendous job of facilitating online learning with varied and plentiful ways to meet different learning styles and schedules. Kids can partake in outdoor in-person classes or dynamic live Zoom classes or recorded practice sessions in a vibrant online learning platform. They also offer free tutoring sessions with junior instructors as well as opportunities for private instruction at extremely reasonable prices. While my son was practicing for his black belt test, the private instruction helped him make great strides and helped him believe in himself even more. I'm proud to say that my older son earned a black belt at this institution, and highly recommend TKK! If you're on the fence about whether martial arts is worth the time and investment, Taekwonkids is definitely worth it and more. read more

My two son (age 5 and 8 ) have been taking lessons at TaeKwon Kids for about 6 months now and they absolutely love it. The masters are amazing and lead the classes with a great balance of fun and discipline. They teach important values like courtesy, integrity, and perseverance in addition to the martial art. I'm so impressed with how much my kids have learned in the short time and have seen so much improvement in coordination, strength, flexibility, and even mental focus. Highly recommend this studio! read more

My 5 year old daughter started attending TaeKwon Kids about 5 months ago, and initially she was hesitant to go. She was a little scared but the teachers there made her feel welcome and helped give her confidence through their support. After a few more times, she became excited to go and to see the teachers. Going to TaeKwon Kids definitely helped her confidence grow and she has learned a lot in the past few months. During shelter-in-place, the teachers have also been doing a great job engaging the students virtually through zoom sessions and despite it not being in person, they still show the support that helps our daughter improve her confidence and TaeKwonDo skills. read more

My son belonged to this dojang for 5+ years, and we were in black belt club where you pay all your fees upfront with a commitment to work towards a black belt. My son started in first grade as a white belt and made it all the way to black belt in 7th grade. We initially came because my son was the smallest boy in his 1st grade class and was being physically bullied. We wanted him to be able to stand up for himself and deal with confrontation better. He learned these lessons and more. It was a journey, an arduous one....In the beginning, of course he loved it. Like a typical kid, he was super enthusiastic about the bright shiny "new" activity. As the years went on though, and his school workload and other activities/sports consumed more of his interests, it became a battle. There were some years where we were just hanging on by a thread. We almost threw in the towel several times because my son just did not want to go to classes. We even put our membership on hold for a few months one year, and for several summers we barely showed up once a month! Still, this dojang stuck with us. Master Sonu, Master Ron, Master Scott, the whole leadership team always worked with my son and helped him to ultimately get his belt. We watched this dojang grow from a small, start-up business to the taekwondo behemoth it is now. I think most of the kids I know who study taekwondo come to this studio. It is well-run, and even though it feels sometimes like your kid might just be a number, our family never felt this way. I'm a business person so I understand the balance the studio needs to have between profits and nurturing families. I know we were probably a pain in the neck and not a very profitable client for this dojang, But my son has learned some valuable life lessons, and we look back fondly on our time here. You will be in good hands. We feel blessed to have been part of the Taekwonkids family. read more

I'm not sure if I can add more praises on top of all that has already been said about this place. I personally know Master Sonu and I got to spend some time with his staffs today (Ron and Scott). This is the place to be. In a world where it's hard to trust your kids with any adults/programs, you can count on these guys. They have great passion for this sport and their care and love for the kids are much respected. Those who attend TaeKwon will not only gain physical strength and flexibility but they will learn to grow in character as well (respect, discipline and compassion). What surprises me the most is that for every ten members they sign, TaeKwon Kids sponsors one Compassion child!! They recently added their 19th Compassion child and this proves that TaeKwon Kids are not about making money but raising awareness to their own community about poverty in this world and encouraging students to be a people that looks beyond themselves and see the needs of the world. He also has a small bible study/devotional from 12:05-1pm that anyone can join right at the studio! Master Sonu also volunteers for our youth program at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in San Jose and as the high school ministry pastor, I can say with 100% confidence that your kids will be in good hands! Adults, you are all welcomed as well! Life can get busy so take a break and spar with other people! This is the only time you can beat people up and not get arrested....it will take all your stress out! =) read more

I would give this studio 50 stars if I could. It is the best thing that has happened to our family in a long time. I have two girls (5 and 6) and we have gone through tap, ballet, hip hop, Irish step dancing, soccer and swim classes and we have not been wowed with anything and my kids have not been passionate enough about any of them to stave off whining, until now. They BEG to go every day and can't get enough. Everyone on the staff is so friendly supportive and loving. All of the masters are excellent. I agree with the other reviewers about Master Chin Sonu. He is brilliantly encouraging and hard working with the kids and has such great energy about him. They come out sweating hard, smiling and excited every day. They have a good balance of discipline, respect, freedom, play, work, training and exercise. I love this studio because you can come whenever you want (they offer a good range of classes) as much or as little as you want. They have a gated play area with toys for my two year old, free wi-fi for me, coffee, tea, and a great lounge with leather couches in front of the windows so you can watch your kids. It is a nice, professional, and positive atmosphere. They give you a free three day trial without any pressure. And although it is a bit expensive, we were more than happy to pay after it was over as it is worth every penny. read more

I am a nanny and I take the child I watch here two times a week. They are the best! They are supportive, friendly and have a huge heart for kids! They are sponsoring hundreds of kids all over the world through Compassion International. I encourage you to bring your child here! read more

Our son (9) and daughter (7) have been enrolled here for 6 months and it's been the greatest experience for our all family. This is the first time ever that our son has been truly interested and engaged in an activity for this long (we tried many other activities in the past). Very invigorating for me since I was skittish about him being seriously engaged in any sport. Now he's is at the stage where he is starting the sparing lessons and he is very excited. The teachers are very professional and they strike the right balance between discipline and kindness. Their dedication is amazing. The training is also focused on teaching how to be respectful not only to the teachers but also to the parents and elders. Plus they have a simple oral exam (answers/questions) during belt promotion test, just to teach the kids (and grownup) that TKD is not all about fighting but also about the mental state and responsibility. For more serious takers, they offer competitive program that starts with Saturday morning runs and training. This, I hope will be our next stage. I know that the last 6 months of TKD helped my son in school with his behavior as well, which is another great benefit. Our daughter is still interested and happily attending, again the longest commitment yet aside from playing piano. Keep up the great work Masters Chin Sonu, Scott, Ron, Jimmy, Michael and Mrs Bo. read more

My son has been coming here for 2 years and its great! Great instructors and positive environment! Love this place!! Master Sonu and Master Scott are great motivators and wonderful disciplinarians read more

This program is simply amazing. The instructors, students and other parents create a welcoming and supportive environment for teaching lifelong skills that extend well beyond tae kwon do. Our kids have learned self-confidence, public speaking, perseverance, the value of hard work, and teamwork just to name a few of those skills. The instructors truly care about the kids and their well-being. We highly recommend. read more

Best TKD studio in the valley. my 3 kids(11, 9 & 7yrs old girls) love the program & teaching by Master Sonu. And the studio is sponsoring 13 Compassion Kids now! read more

Our daughter started her taekwondo journey at TaeKwonKids, we cannot thank the instructors enough for providing her such a safe and welcoming environment to learn and grow.  The classes are educational and fun at the same time.  They not only learn about kicking and punching, but they also teach them the value of respect and perseverance.  Without the instructors at TaeKwonKids, my daughter wouldn't be where she is now in her Taekwondo career! Thank you! read more

Master Sam (Sunho) Choi is simply one of the best to learn judo from. As a former member of the korean national team and 2008 judo Olympian, he knows the technique in high level details, one of the nicest and kindest person making classes fun and relaxing. Classes are open to all levels, all ages and all genders. Master Mike assists in evening classes and leads the Friday classes, beside being a competitive judoka, he holds a 5th degree black belt in Taekwondo and highly trained in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. He is very patient, super fast, and has an excellent groundwork skills. He is such a treat to learn from. Master Mike is a great teacher and very well liked by all the kids and adults that have taken his classes. He explained techniques in a simple way, making it easy to understand and perform. Whether you are looking to learn self defense or getting in shape, I highly recommend you to check out South Bay judo !!! read more

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10 stars, can't recommend this school enough. Grand Master Chin Sonu is an incredible instructor and his staff is excellent. They are professional, kind, and they care about the kids. My daughter and her friends loved attending classes here and they learned Taekwondo technique but also discipline and how to be good students in all areas of life. They require a moderate level of parent involvement and the tests are focused on mind and body with quiz questions as well as demonstrations of skill. The facility is very clean and spacious with a small area for younger siblings. We were really appreciative of Grand Master Chin's consideration of our daughter when we had to move away; she was able to complete her last belt and he made her feel very special at her final test ceremony. This review is long overdue; we were very fortunate to be part of this terrific Taekwondo school community. We hope it will be a staple for many years to come. Also very reasonably priced for all the classes and benefits. Thank you for helping countless kids learn about Taekwondo and more! read more

I have to say, the judo class was the best workout of my entire life. Seriously. You use EVERY SINGLE muscle in your body and sweating buckets by the end of class. Master Sam and Master Mike are extremely knowledgeable, patient, and friendly instructors, but also fierce competitors as well. As for Taekwondo, my 7 year old has been training here for the last 2.5 years and loves it. The kids learn taekwondo in a nurturing and supportive, but firm environment. For you LADIES, there is an awesome group of women who exercise together in a cross-fit style workout led by the owner/head instructor Master Chin. The class is fun and friendly, all while getting a GREAT workout. read more

Amazing techniques and attention to detail! I learn something new everyday and the techniques I am familiar with have been improved under the Olympic level guidance of the Sensei. Some parents and beginners may be turned off and worried about having an Olympian as a coach but he is a very understanding and humble legend that makes judo welcoming. Choi Sensei is very friendly, kind, and warm. You definitely know this Sensei has a good heart and is passionate about judo. The people that train here are very diverse with varying ages, levels, and genders. It's a great community and is affiliated with other large judo gyms in the Bay Area so you get to meet a lot of other judoka during weekend practices and seminars with Japanese & Korean Olympians/World medalists. read more

Our 2 sons have been with Taekwon kids for the last 4+ years and we have nothing but praises and admiration for Taekwon Kids staff & instructors. We had looked at quite a few places before our boys joined Taekwon kids and in between we had moved to Taekwon Tigers (as it was initially affiliated with Taekwon Kids and also close to our house- Palo Alto), but the quality of instructors, the office staff and the student community at Taekwon Kids is by far superior to any other dojo..... Both our boys have benefited tremendously physically & socially from the rigorous but fun training schedules and the thoughtful, considerate and gifted instructors at Taekwon kids. read more

I can't imagine I haven't written a review about TaeKwon Kids yet. My daughter has been going to this studio for now 10 years, and I also joined ~8 years ago. My daughter started when she was just 5 and was struggling with coordination. Master Sonu and all the instructors were so encouraging, they motivated her to get better and better. Fast forward 10 years and she is now in high school and LOVES to go. She is on the competition team, has won many medals (including bronze at nationals and bronze at the World's President's Cup in team). Beyond the love for competing, Taekwon Kids has taught her to love and value hard work, has given her a community of amazing friends and a balanced lifestyle. I will be forever grateful that I once pushed the door of this studio and got to talk to Master Sonu. read more

Love taking my son here. He just had his belt test and was so proud of how far he's come. The instructors are great and really know how to connect to the kids. I wasn't sure if my son would be able to follow the instructions but he's done a great job and it's been a joy to have him here. Also, we love the convenience of all the classes and times. read more

Great staff and instructors and program. They really care about the kids there. Also, I love how they incorporate teaching the kids respect and honor to the parents/elders/seniors to the practice. As a Korean American I feel so proud to see all these non-Korean students learning Korean martial arts, language and culture. I've taken my kids to various martial arts studio at various locations but by far the instructors here are the most friendly, nice and caring. I really appreciate the studio offering coffee/tea for the parents and the play area for the younger siblings. read more

My son started Taekwondo classes at this school in October 2012. All instructors are amazing! They know their students very well. At TaeKwon Kids school you get treated like you are a family. They know how to interact with kids, they build connection with kids and their parents. Just looking at kids you can tell how much they love their school and their instructors. I want to give a big thank you to Master Sonu for his understanding with our family situation, and doing his best to be helpful and see us happy. Our family has to move to San Diego, and it hurts my heart that my son can not attend this school any more. This is the best Takwondo school ever! Thank you for everything and God bless you! Nicholas and family read more

This is truly the best place for Tae Kwon Do. My children love Master Sonu. He is the nicest most thoughtful teacher. For the parents there is a great waiting area with wi-fi and you can see your kids work in the room with the windows. Truly a great place! I have also never met a person so honest and helpful when dealing with his business. Truly an inspiration for everyone! read more

Best Taekwondo school for kids!!! Master Chin & Master Scott with all their wonderful instructors are the very best at teaching kids all aspects of not only the physical but mental discipline of Taekwondo!!! I drive in horrible evening traffic for my daughter who has been attending Taekwon Kids for almost 2.5yrs. This place is the real deal and you cannot go wrong here. Do your due diligence before signing up your kids because unfortunately, more martial arts schools are terrible and only want to make money. I looked at a dozen schools before selecting Taekwon Kids because the fundamental & foundation are really important (bad schools only lead to wasted $$ and time with a worthless black belt in the end!). They really care about their students and it shows based on how many students call this school their dojang! read more

I usually only bother to write a review on yelp when a business is particularly great or particularly bad. In Tae Kwon Kids' case, my review is way overdue because this studio has been knocking it out of the park awesome since day one! My seven year old started eight months ago and loves it. He lives for Tae Kwon Do and makes up his own routines at night. The studio has set the right balance for this age group in rigorous training and fun exercises to keep kids interested. My son has progressed from newbie white belt all the way through yellow, orange and green and now testing for blue belt, in eight months. This is to the credit of the instructors who are very cute with the kids yet very effective in teaching them at the same time. They have bottomless patience! My little guy (age 4) just started. At that age, he's destined to take longer to progress but he wants to be like big bro and the instructors have special classes just for little ones. They are so adorable. The studio is set up for the convenience of parents and siblings waiting during classes, with huge glass windows to watch the class, comfy couches, a conference table, wifi, coffee, a play area etc. Over time I've seen them add even better furniture and amenities, so they are clearly always looking to improve. Questions are answered quickly and it is clear that Master Sonu, Mr. Ron and all the instructors love what they do. Erica at the front desk is so helpful and knowledgeable. Their business is exploding with a new location in Palo Alto, another opening in Portland and seems like more are in the works. My son just made the competition team so he will get to participate in the larger Tae Kwon Do community in the Bay Area. Every summer they take some kids to Korea to train too! The quality and thoughtfulness of this business shines through. My only suggestion for improvement that they can control is better wifi as my connection seems slow and often drops. Parking can be tricky depending on time of day because of the daycare next door but that's out of their control and not a big deal if you don't mind parking at the far end of the lot. read more

Taekwonkids is great place to go if you like to have fun and work out. I am a student that goes to Taewonkids and I enjoy being there.

Best decision we have ever made!! Excellent staff , professional and friendly. Very good investment in your child's development...simply the best martial arts program in the bay area. read more

My son (5) has been taking classes here for 5 months and he absolutely loves it! He is always excited to get ready for a class and I see him practice at home, at the playground, and everywhere he goes! My daughters (3 and a baby) also enjoy playing there during the lessons and I can even watch my son while I play with them thanks the large windows. He takes a class for kids aged 4-6. I am always very impressed with the instructors because it's very hard to teach kids that young but they do an amazing job. I hope my daughters will learn Taekwondo here too when they are a little older. read more

This facility is outstanding. My son started when he was 3.5 and has been attending for a year. He loves it so much that he reminds me that he has class. I also have a 1 year old who is entertained during the session due to the gated play area they have for him. Two thumbs up for any mom having to watch more than one kid. read more

Master Sam Choi is a great judo instructor who teaches to every level. From literal beginners to judo olympians, he has the patience and experience to help everyone grow. I absolutely love his judo classes. He explains all techniques very well, and stresses the importance of safety and quality. read more