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Choi’s Institute of Tae Kwon Do
4.8 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in San Jose, California
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo · Kukkiwon-certified — based on the school's own site and student reviews. Taekwondo systems (Olympic/World Taekwondo, ITF, and ATA/Songahm) differ in forms, sparring rules, and tournaments; if lineage matters to you, confirm it with the school. ATA vs WT vs ITF, explained →
Affiliated school — reviews and the school's own info point to a recognized taekwondo organization or franchise (think ATA Martial Arts, Kukkiwon certification, World Taekwondo, or ITF). If credentials matter to you, ask which association the school belongs to and where the head instructor earned their black-belt (dan) rank and certification.
Plan your first class
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Poomsae & forms forms (poomsae) practice — the patterns at the heart of taekwondo and your belt testing
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule choisuta.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 408-238-1666
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 4–7 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Coaches such as Master Jennifer are very caring and even spent their personal time to coach my son for events like Talent day at school or for local competitions.”
“My kids have really enjoyed learning poomsae, all of the different types of kicks/sparring and have been looking forward to their competitions as well.”
“Choi's is a great school and my 2 kids went there and my son did his black belt test there.”
What students say
“Great place and working out well for my family.”
“My kids have really enjoyed learning poomsae, all of the different types of kicks/sparring and have been looking forward to their competitions as well.”
“My kids have also attended competitions through the school and the support and encouragement Master Jennifer gives in that regard is truly appreciated.”
“Coaches such as Master Jennifer are very caring and even spent their personal time to coach my son for events like Talent day at school or for local competitions.”
“Master Jennifer has been a great role model, embodying the discipline and passion for the sport, and we clearly see that in the staff and how the program is run.”
From the reviews
We've been sending our two children to Choi's for the last couple years and have really enjoyed the journey. Master Jennifer has been a great role model, embodying the discipline and passion for the sport, and we clearly see that in the staff and how the program is run.
Choi's is a great school and my 2 kids went there and my son did his black belt test there. The dedication of the teachers and discipline that they impart on the students by setting an example is very impressive. My kids Taeguek forms have been impressive to watch and how they work on it to continuously improve.
We had visited most of the local Taekwondo dojo's in Evergreen and Silvercreek neighborhood when looking for martial arts schools for our 7 year old son. We were impressed by Choi's due to the rigor, participation in competition and the association with Kukiwon.
Dedicated staff, humble teachers. I can see that being imbibed in my kid. Honesty, hard work, dedication and focus is what they strive for is what I can observe day over day. We have been part of this family now for over a year and half.
Your first taekwondo class at Choi’s Institute of Tae Kwon Do
Nervous about walking into a taekwondo school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, and kicks with a partner or on pads — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: loose athletic wear you can move in (or a dobok if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the floor. What to bring: water and a positive attitude — many schools lend a loaner dobok for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll get your own dobok and belt, and sparring gear (mouthguard, headgear, and guards) once you begin sparring. Sparring eases in gradually, once your fundamentals and forms are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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