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Dreamkick Taekwondo
4.8 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in San Jose, California
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo — 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
- 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
- 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule dreamkicktkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 650-815-6000
Hours
| Monday | 3–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–8 pm |
| Thursday | 3–8 pm |
| Friday | 3–6 pm |
| Saturday | 3–7 pm |
| Sunday | 2–7 pm |
The classes they run
“They understand how to help children develop the discipline, confidence, and skills that contribute to long-term success, including achieving their college and career goals.”
“I’ve been part of Dreamkick Taekwondo for over 3 years, which allowed me to drastically improve my poomsae skills and compete in countless high ranking competitions.”
What students say
“Master Jang and Rosa are exceptional professionals who are highly skilled at training students of all levels, from complete beginners to high-performing athletes.”
“The school builds a warm and supportive ambiance, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to challenge themselves and reach new heights.”
“I’ve been part of Dreamkick Taekwondo for over 3 years, which allowed me to drastically improve my poomsae skills and compete in countless high ranking competitions.”
“The classes are well-structured and focus on both physical skills and character development, and the instructors are great with kids.”
“I’ve been part of Dreamkick Taekwondo for over 3 years, which allowed me to drastically improve my poomsae skills and compete in countless high ranking competitions.”
“Master Jang and Rosa are exceptional professionals who are highly skilled at training students of all levels, from complete beginners to high-performing athletes.”
From the reviews
After spending 3 years learning taekwondo from Dreamkick, I can confidently say that it is an excellent place to learn. Tournaments and friendly competitions have helped in making me more confident, self-aware, and patient. You are able to challenge yourself and can improve both your mental and physical strength.
Just started our 7 year old son here and he’s been enjoying it. There are often several support instructors in addition to the main instructor and they are all very attentive.
Dreamkick Taekwondo is a great place for kids to learn strong mentorship that creates a motivating learning environment. I can highlight Grand Master/Master's expertise and dedication to students' growth. They want kids to take as much advantage as they can while they're at Dojang.
I began practicing Dreamkick when I was around 10 years old. Despite being a small kid, as I gained experience over the years, they taught me everything I know about this martial art. Now I am more confident because I have become stronger. Every time I participated in competitions, they would always support me.
New to taekwondo? Start at Dreamkick Taekwondo
Dreamkick Taekwondo comes up as a beginner-friendly school, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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.
Your first taekwondo class at Dreamkick Taekwondo
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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