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Dancel's Academy of Tae Kwon Do

4.5 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in San Bruno, California

Taekwondo school Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most schools welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
  • Beginner-friendly all ages and levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
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  • Website & schedule datkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 650-826-3258

Hours

Monday 3–9:30 pm
Tuesday 3–9:30 pm
Wednesday 3–9:30 pm
Thursday 3–9:30 pm
Friday 3–8 pm
Saturday 9:30 am–1:30 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and tournaments — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Taekwondo classes on the schedule at Dancel's Academy of Tae Kwon Do, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 2 mentions

“Lol I just love this place and I would totally recommend this place to anyone whom is interested in their kids wanting to lean self defense and make great long term friends.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Lol I just love this place and I would totally recommend this place to anyone whom is interested in their kids wanting to lean self defense and make great long term friends.”

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Other martial arts here

Taekwondo schools are often multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Dancel's Academy of Tae Kwon Do — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“Lol I just love this place and I would totally recommend this place to anyone whom is interested in their kids wanting to lean self defense and make great long term friends.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the school's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want hapkido, karate, or judo alongside your taekwondo, confirm the current schedule with the school.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 16 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 5 mentions

“The teachers are friendly and approachable.”

From the reviews

My lil Cousin Giovanni Prieto is part of this amazing Academy where he can defend himself when ever in a bad situation in the future. It's a friendly loving environment and I've been here for maybe 5 times and I love coming even if it's just to take care of my cousin or just because my cousin wants me to join and be…

★★★★★ — Jose, Aug 2016

Our 3 year old comes here and is enjoying learning the art of TKD. The teachers are friendly and approachable.

★★★★★ — Daniel, Jan 2016

My 3 year old daughter loves her tiny tots classes and even I found myself practicing Kali. Great community!

★★★★★ — Катерина, Feb 2023

Go know its super fun and it has a free trial It's 14th anual picnic is in September 25

★★★★★ — Luis, Jul 2022

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New to taekwondo? Start at Dancel's Academy of Tae Kwon Do

Dancel's Academy of Tae Kwon Do comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. If you've never trained or set foot in a dojang, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build fundamentals (stances, blocks, kicks, and basic forms) for weeks, sparring eases in gradually and with gear on, and instructors keep it controlled and safe. Third, all ages and all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first taekwondo class at Dancel's Academy 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.

Taekwondo is a martial art and a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Dancel's Academy of Tae Kwon Do

589 San Mateo Ave, San Bruno, CA94066

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