Our family absolutely loves World Class Tae kwon do! My son has grown so much since joining--his focus, discipline, confidence, and respect have all improved tremendously. The instructors are all wonderful with kids, especially those who are shy or have trouble focusing. They always manage to engage every child and make learning fun, structured, and encouraging. We especially love Master Kim--he's amazing with the little ones, so gentle, patient, and kind. His calm and caring approach helps the kids feel comfortable and confident right away. We truly hope he doesn't leave California! Mr. Carter, both Ms. Mathews, Ms. Lum, Ms. Espinoza, and the Mason twins (Mr. and Ms. Mason) are equally fantastic. Each of them brings great energy, enthusiasm, and positivity to every class. You can really see how much they care about helping every student grow, both in skill and character. We're so grateful to be part of the World Class Tae kwon do family and can't recommend this school highly enough! read more

My daughter has been going for a month now and is really enjoying it! Multiple instructors are teaching at the same time so the kids get a lot of attention that's needed and all the instructors have such good energy! The growth in confidence that I have seen in my daughter in the last month and what will continue to happen is going to be beneficial to her future thanks to the impact this incredible staff is having on her! read more

All staff are extremely nice! Got two of my daughters here and they really enjoyed it. They have other activities as well like picnic and halloween party .. etc! read more

Excellent! My 6 yrs old son loves this place he cried when he had to take a break last year. All the staff is very friendly and my son is so motivated he never miss Taekwondo twice a week. Definitely worth it to try it for free and you will be surprised how fast kids learn from each other!!! I highly recommend the Wilow Glen new location if you are closer. read more

My daughter Kyley started with World Class Taekwondo from the first opening. She was one of those kids that would perhaps be picked on at some point in her school life. We chose to sign her up for classes and she completed her black belt program in 2017 . The Srokas gave her great confidence , knowledge,and ability to protect herself that transcends into her daily life . I'm forever grateful for that. It is well worth the investment ! read more

It took me a while to find the perfect school for our three kids. I read the reviews on Yelp, selected the well-reviewed schools, visited them to observe how the instructions are done, how the students follow, what kind of "energy" each place has, etc. I really liked World Class Tae Kwon Do. The instructors can connect with the kids well, manage to have a fun, energetic and engaging environment so the kids not only learn the way of Tae Kwon Do but also have fun at the same time. We took trial lesson for the kids, they absolutely loved it and next week all three of them became students. It took them a little bit over a month and they pass the first belt testing to get yellow stripe belt and they are full of energy and excitement, looking forward to every class and practicing forms and kicks every day at home. I would also like to say a few words about the instructors. Most of the classes for our kids are being taught by Mr. De La Cruz. He has amazing ability connecting with kids, remembering each of the many students by name, explaining the moves in a simple and natural way so that even the younger kids can follow. Each of his class is unique in its own way and all the kids in the class are trying to do their best. In addition to the head instructor, there are usually at least 3-4 assistant instructors who help during the class by showing the proper technique, correcting the mistakes, holding the kicking targets, etc. Everything above makes a fun environment where kids thrive and learn the way of Tae Kwon Do, improving their physique, skills and strength, building up their confidence, learning respect and many other abilities to make them better human beings. Many thanks to Mrs. Matthew. She is always the most helpful to answer the questions we have. P.S. "Online dojo" that they have is very useful. All the belt-testing forms are available and well-explained making it very easy to follow and learn at home. read more

Great place and lovely staff. I I want to thank Mr. Carter and Mr. De la Cruz. They have been patient with my son and have showed him how to be patient. Taekwondo it's not easy on any kid but they are dedicated to the little ones every single class. My son started the little tiger program and i know he will be in taekwondo for life. I'm grateful for this staff and this facility. Lastly, I want to thank Mrs. Matthew for all the questions answered and help this year. I have added pictures to show you how exciting it is to my boy when hard work and dedication pays off. The joys and confident get with new achievements. read more

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my 5 year old daughter really enjoyed the class! she is a little shy and I was worried if she would be intimated especially because the majority of the students are boys. but the teachers are really friendly and welcoming. I can also tell they really care about the students and would help them to do the activities properly. my daughter is able to follow along with all the lessons without any problem. I would recommend this to both boys and girls. they also have a new location in Willow Glen (not in yelp yet) read more

A great starter school for kids and their families. The teachers are incredible but don't expect much contact. Mainly forms and Board breaking. read more

Hi! I want to make sure I get this in, specially during Covid-19 times. My son started doing tae kwon do here 4 years ago. He is in the autism spectrum and I cannot thank the instructors enough for being kind, generous and also firm with him. All of them. This place is wonderful for kids! Also they have been great during SIP and now, really trying to keep kids engaged and parents too! read more

This is my Kid's second family. She loves coming here every week and actually looks forward to it. The atmosphere here is enriched with excellent values and mutual respect. Students here are focussed and learn much more than martial arts. Our journey here extends beyond the 1st degree black belt and will continue for the foreseeable future. read more

First impression is off the charts! We just signed up our two daughters here ages 6 and 8 for taekwondo at the recommendation of a friend. We've been going for a few weeks now. Very very impressed with how this place is run. They seem to really care about their students and their families. They pay close attention to all the students especially the ones that need that little extra attention to get caught up to the rest. The instructors act with an extreme sense of commitment, patience and support that just radiates integrity. Another thing that I really like is that they work really hard to learn and remember the names of all the students quickly. And they have a LOT of students!!! I am horrible with names, so I always value when others are so good at this. It helps make every student feel recognized and respected. I am blown away. Hoping that the experience stays positive and the girls want to be in this for the long haul. I only wish that they had more time slots for the classes to give more options on when student can come in each week. read more

My son and I have been doing TKD here for the past few months. Couldn't recommend these guys more. Their classes for both kids and adults are awesome, and you won't find more dedicated teachers than Mr Carter and Mr Dela Cruz! read more

Thank you Mr. Carter and Mr. De la Cruz for the fabulous birthday party for our daughter, Alexis. The kids and parents were certainly entertained. It was engaging, organized, energetic, and most of all, FUN! It was definitely better than we expected. Our two daughters have been coming to World class TKD for a year now and are loving it! Thanks again. read more

World Class Tae Kwon Do - Taekwondo Near Me - San Jose, California

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Let's see where to begin.... I had been hearing about World Class Tae Kwon Do for almost a year from parents at my sons school before we finally decided to give it a try. After leaving a message inquiring about the free trial, I figured it'd take a while to get a call back. Within 48 I received a call from one of the owners, Mrs. Sroka who was very friendly, helpful and informative and we were set for the following month. They're very busy and it happened to be close to the holidays, plus we were ending fall ball so the timing was perfect. Upon arriving a bit late due to horrendous traffic. Whatcha gonna do? It's the bay. We were quickly greeted by Miss Jill and Mr. Adolfo. We got a uniform for my big little guy and I was given a quick rundown while he changed. Then the lesson. It was awesome to see how the helper(older black belt student) worked with the instructors and really gave my son the encouragement he needed to try something new. Fast forward one week and the next private lesson was much the same and I had a little that was excited and ready for his group class. Fast forward another couple months and the little I see has made some great changes for the better. We go 3-4 times a week which seems like a lot but I assure you it's worth it. The confidence my son has over the last couple months is incredible, he's now always raising his hand for a demo in class and speaking up for himself in general which was an issue before. I'm not saying Tae Kwon Do is a cure all or magic remedy for anything, however for my family it's been a godsend. We had an issue in the beginning when my son was getting upset with me due to discipline for not listening/behaving and he would try to use his moves from class. Fortunately Mr. Sroka had a very good talk with him and Mr.Carter has followed up frequently and we seem to be on the right track. We still have rough days, but hey he's 7. My son love WC TDK so much we had his birthday party there last night and I must say I was impressed. Mr. Carter and Mr. Adolfo were uh may zing! Seriously I wish they offered baby sitting these two are great with the kids and no one was left out. Between the relays, keeping the younger sibling included and entertained and the sweet jump over my sons head to break the fan of boards I don't think we'll be able to top this party. For me the best part was being able to socialize, take pictures and enjoy watching the kids without lifting a finger. Mr. Adolfo did a great job decorating the board my son got to break which totally made his day. When the little monster is happy, this mama is pretty happy too. I will say the only down side is that seating is limited, and they're so busy you get shuffled around a bit. Fortunately that doesn't take away from the quality of the lessons or the amount of attention the kids get so it's not worth taking away a star. Plus they know basically everyone's name. That's impressive considering how many people come in and out of there daily. Basically they're all fanfriggintastic! If ya ain't know, now ya know. You should call them ASAP. read more

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My kids have been going here since they were 4. Discipline, focus, attention has significantly improved for them. And body strength and competitiveness are added bonus. Teachers are fantastic, communicative and teach a lot of life skills to the kids. This place is really something to celebrate in the community. read more

This school is fantastic! The Sroka's are just great humans besides being great teachers. They work well with children of all ages and really encourage them to do the best they can...in all aspects of life not just TKD. They are also great with students who are physically and/or mentally challenged. They are very caring and patient and treat all the students equally. We met Mrs. Sroka at the Willow Glen Relay for Life event in June 2013. Some of the students performed a demonstration for the relayers. My daughter and husband watched and both were impressed. It was a super hot day and Mrs. Sroka didn't have a canopy or shade, so I made her come hang out with us with cold drinks and snacks. She asked my daughter if she would come try a class, she said yes! Her first class was June 23rd, she said she wanted to come again. The 2nd class we signed up for the 3 year contract. Our daughter decided to have her 8th birthday party at the school. She said it was one of the best birthday parties she's had. 6 of the kids liked it so much they signed up too along with 2 of the moms. The kids love and respect the Sroka's and the other instructors so much that they don't want to disappoint them. So if they are acting up at home/school, just tell them you will tell Mr. or Mrs. Sroka about their behavior and that usually stops the bad behavior on the spot. If that "threat" doesn't work, Team Sroka is happy to have a chat with the student and that will fix things up on the spot! My husband and I both like World Class Tae Kwon Do because it teaches our daughter self-defense, they stress Mind, Body and Eye focus and respect for yourself and others. The icing on the cake is that the Sroka's are truly honest and lovely people. read more

I've been a student at WCTKD for almost 5 years now. I started after watching my son participate as a fun way to help me get in shape. Now I view TKD as something I'm very passionate about. The family class is a great opportunity for my son and I to work together and the instructors are excellent for kids and adults. I'd also add that the adults in the school are all supportive and fun to work with. Just a great all round experience. read more

This place is great. All ages and skills and a TON energy in the room. Ms Jill is great. Our son has learned so much confidence and discipline. He loves coming here. The place is clean and well kept. Parking is a breeze. read more

World Class Tae Kwon Do - Lots of great energy - Taekwondo Near Me - San Jose, California

Mr Sroka and ALL his instructors are truly awesome. My kids come back and still remember all the jokes he cracks during class along with all the tips and reminders about how to improve themselves. They look forward to every class and I am so glad I found a place with responsible, friendly, serious teachers who treat all students the same and expect highly of every student. The instructors here don't play favorites and that is so important to every child's self esteem. Way to go, World Class TKD!! read more

My DS 7 started Worldclass Taekwondo around three years ago. We'd been touring several Taekwondo studios and luckily we found Worldclass. He has special bond with the supportive coaches. His executive skill is improving for learning a long term goal achievement (gaining a black belt is his dream) through weekly practices, meditation and more. For me, it's more than an after school program. The studio is a wonderful community for school aged kids and parents. I met several great friends through the studio. They do offer school picnic, parents night out, parents workshop, annual championship and fundraising activities. I would highly recommend you to try the trial class first and talk to the parents in the studio. read more

Mr/Mrs Sroka have been great instructors for my son. They are very professional in their instruction. At the same time they make it fun for the kids. My son has been going here a few weeks now and loves it. We definitely plan to keep my son in their class. read more

I've waited a while to write this review because I really wanted to experience this place before reviewing, and wait for the novelty to wear off. I'm very happy that I'm able to give it five stars -- this place is fantastic! BUT - you have to know what you're looking for. Mr. and Mrs. Sroka run this school with a strong focus on fun and family, which is exactly what I was looking for to help my 7-year old daughter develop her strength and confidence. I looked at many martial arts schools and World Class TKD stuck out because they allow both adults and kids to practice at the same time on the mat. This means parent-child participation, and was SUPER hard to find in any school at all. It meant all the difference to our family because it let me help ease my (nervous) kid into the sport until she developed enough confidence to start practicing by herself with the other kids. We go each weekend for "Family" training and each individually for our own (Kid, Adult) trainings as well. Now on to the instructors -- WOW, are they good. Mr. Sroka in particular has an excellent way with kids and engages them on their level. He insists on proper behavior and respect but without all the "fear" that some martial arts instructors try to put into the class. And Mr. Sroka knows very well how to get across learning through goofy examples to the kids. He's a rock solid instructor. Mrs. Sroka seems to run the school more and be on the mat less, but she also helps teach and is an awesome example for those with girls who want to show "Girl power!" with a real life example. The other instructors (some high-level students) are excellent as well. They're friendly and ready to answer questions, lead by example and all have a good demeanor with the kids. If you want a competitive, aggressive place to learn to kick ass and take names, it's probably not for you. You won't start earnestly sparring until you're at a very high level - but frankly that's not what I and what a lot of people probably want out of this. If you want a sport that might come in handy to defend yourself with, good exercise, a confidence builder and a great family activity, you won't find anything better than this school. read more

It is hard to choose the right program for your child. There are many programs out there with free trials and great reviews . Really spend time researching before you commit yourself to the program. Being coach myself , you have a certain expectation about the program, class size , coaches etc.. We decided to try 2 weeks free program. That included 2 private lessons and one group class . First you are asked to come for 60 min private lesson. You spend more time in the office than you child spends with the instructor. I understand that you have to go over the policies , expectations etc.. But we were not looking primarily for program to improve child's behavior. Seems that it was a lot of stress on that. Second 30 minute private lesson , your child may spend less than 10 minutes with the instructor/manager. During those 10 minutes Mr.Adolfo brought his phone with him that was constantly ringing that was very distracting ( at least to me ). My little guy was very excited and had a great energy but I found it disrespectful toward the new clients. Mr. Adolfo was very friendly but star off for this . We are all busy in life and our business . After two MINI private lessons , you have to decide weather you want to join the program. You need to make financial commitment before your child joins the group class. If you are unsure and you would like to join group class before making financial commitment , be ready to pay higher fee . Nonetheless, my child was very eager to start so despite hard sell we were excited to start . Our observation before starting classes is that there is a great energy on the floor , owners seemed present and involved which gave as reassurance to move forward and enroll our child . Monthly fee is quite expensive. Look around first. Coming to new sport I was shocked to learn the difference in prices elsewhere after enrolling . The program has grown and there is close to 30 Kids per class. When you coming for a free trial pay attention to the class size and attention that each kid receive, especially lower belts. It may not be the best place for your child. After the first week , my impression is that classes are little bit overcrowded and some kids do not get attention at all. I am not talking about my child just giving general observation. Some kids pick up faster than others and that's fine. Classes for Little Tigers are 30 min only and I found that it is not sufficient time for 5 years old. Be ready to work outside the class with your child so your child can have good posture and techniques. Instructors have a good energy and doing the best they can with so many kids on the floor. Location is great, plenty of parking and right off the freeway. Educate yourself and do your research. We will see how things look as we go forward and will update the review. read more

My 6 year old has been in the Little Tigers program for 2 months now and is doing really well. I have found t is helping his concentration, focus and general awareness. We are so impressed with the quality of teaching and the kind, respectful and inclusive community World Class Tae Kwon Do provides. Thank you for all the work you are doing and we really enjoy being part of this school. read more

This place is amazing!!! We are so lucky to find Mr/Mrs. Sroka . (and all other instructors) We looked for a program that will give our kids an opportunity to get a new skill, to be active and the most important to have fun and be happy! This place has it all. discipline and fun, physical activity, and mind focus My kids get so much from their program, they are so happy to go to class and come back with a big smile on their faces. World class Tae Known Do is so much more than a martial art school, it's a place that respect and love their students, kids and adults, and their families. We are proud to be part of this amazing place! We Will spread the word read more

My son started tae kwon do for the first time during the pandemic and it has been the most incredible experience!! The introductory rate was affordable and the zoom classes were flexible in schedule and so convenient! The instructors give clear directions and are always supportive and give constructive, encouraging feedback! My son is having fun, excited for class and I'm happy that he's getting good exercise, and learning a new skill with great discipline. HIGHLY recommend!!! read more

My son joined World Class Tae Kwon Do in 2019 when he was 7 years old. The staff there are all amazing!! Instantly you can see that the staff are like a family and not just a business. This positive environment exudes into the class, and my son enjoys going to class and participating through zoom. I've seen growth in my child in and out of the classroom. We are proud to be part of World Class Tae Kwon Do community! read more

Saw them at the Art & Wine Festival. Mr. De La Cruz worked with my son. We got a free trial. Mrs. Matthews worked with my son and he absolutely fell in love with the Tae Kwon Do. They are absolutely AMAZING . EVERYONE is always nice and friendly. I love how they pay attention to every child in the class. Very respectful. So happy that we are part of this studio. Looking forward to many more classes. read more

My son started his first Taekwondo class under Mr. & Mrs. Sroka and their great team of instructors in 2013. Very steadily, from Little tigers, he moved on to the regular belts. Years passed, and I could see him grow and love Taekwondo because of the eagerness of the class instructors, the positive class vibe and the energy that each instructor brought with them. This martial arts school is a very good and positive place for a child to learn an art in a nurturing environment with lot of support from the staff. They have yearly meets where the kids get to break boards and see the black belts in action. The school has really grown since we have been coming. The class sizes have gone up but the students still get a lot of attention from the teachers. We moved out of the area, so had to leave at the red belt stage. My son misses the school and even though we have found a new taekwondo school in our new neighborhood, he craves to be back with Mr. Sroka and his team. Truly appreciate everything this school did for my son. read more

This is the best place for children to learn martial arts. It is the complete package for education, training, mental and physical development, but most of all inspirational. All the instructors use positive reinforcement, humor, and attention to detail to help every single student succeed. The instructors help the children learn respect, discipline, and how to think for themselves and to realize these crucial steps are needed to succeed at any endeavor. My son has been attending World Class Tae Kwon Do for over a year and is as excited to attend class more with each visit. They have helped him come out of his shell and portray the leadership traits his family always knew he had inside him. I love to see him work hard, focus on the martial art skills, get drenched with sweat, and work well with others. Stop by and see what the program has to offer you'll be impressed! read more

We have been a part of this amazing Tae Kwon Do family for over 2 and 1/2 years. We are always greeted with smiles and bows and respect. The instructors are just incredible with each student, and are consistent, thorough, and very professional. Our child lives with high functioning Autism, and she has participated in all team sports, and this is the first one she really wanted to stick with after her first week! She is not treated differently in any way, and absolutely loves coming to Tae Kwon Do! She takes what they teach to heart, and her teachers and therapists let us know they see an improvement in her focus, attention span, posture and her confidence! Our child practices on her own at home willingly, and would go 6 days a week if we could fit it in our schedule! We highly recommended this school! read more

Just came and saw their Black Belt testing. The community and students are the best. I had a blast the whole time I was there. read more

World Class Tae Kwon Do - Taekwondo Near Me - San Jose, California

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My son has been doing Tae Kwon Do for 1.5 years. I'm really satisfied with this school and higtly recommend you if you're looking for Tae Kwon Do lesson. All instructors are enthusiastic to teach and sometimes they make the class's atmosphere funny to relive tension. My son has gotten lots of confidence and focus, balance and above all, he loves doing Tae Kwon Do. This school is definitely awesome! read more

I took a trial class here. Mrs Sroka was the instructor and was amazing. The school is great. I did not enroll, because they do not have once a week program, you have to sign up for a minimum of two classes/week. As far as quality of school/ instruction is concerned, I would definitely recommend this school Suggestion to the instructors/ owners: Please advertise on your website about the program you offer (2classes/week minimum). This would save time and effort for you and prospective students as well. read more

I'm blessed to have my two daughters in World Class Tae Kwon Do. My seven year old daughter had issues with gross motor skills. From day one all the instructors made sure my daughter was comfortable to take the class. In less than six months she had stronger legs and coordinated all her body movements. The instructors really love their students, and made them feel proud of themselves. they always make sure all the kids enjoy the classes. They make it fun so the students look forward to come back to the next class. Now my daughter has so much confidence that she's setting golds to become a black belt. My seventeen year old daughter had regular high school kids issues,but now since she's been in WCTKD she's more focus and confidence. She has developed a much better character that has help her in school and her job. She's is too looking forward to become a black belt. Thanks to all the instructors,you guys are world class. read more

My 4 year old daughter loves world class tae kwon do. The instructors are great. I recommend anyone to come check it out.

Mr & Mrs Sroka are wonderful! Our daughter has been going to World Class TKD for over 6 months and continues to have such enthusiasm for each and every class. You can see that they love what they do and their passion for TKD comes through in their teaching. I would strongly recommend their school if you are looking to get into TKD, either for yourself or your child! read more

These guys are amazing. Our son is really young, and we wanted to see if this would be a fun activity for him while teaching him some discipline as well. Mrs. Sroka was so up front and honest with us and worked really hard with our son to try to prepare him. We will definitely be returning when the time is right! read more

My kids love going to World Class! Instructors are great at interacting with the kids, and the school has an outstanding teacher:student ratio. read more