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Elite Taekwondo Academy
4.7 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Livermore, 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
- 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 (ages 5) — 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule elitekicks.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (925) 606-0525
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The curriculum teaches kids traditional and sports taekwondo but also teaches them IMPORTANT LIFE LESSONS.”
“My son started attending Master Avila’s studio in 2011 at age 6 and still attends today, age 17.”
“If you're considering Taekwondo for fitness, self-defense, or discipline, I highly recommend Elite Taekwondo Academy.”
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“If you're considering Taekwondo for fitness, self-defense, or discipline, I highly recommend Elite Taekwondo Academy.”
What students say
“I use that encouragement everyday to become the best instructor that I could be a push my students to become the best version of themselves.”
“Very family oriented, outstanding focus on character development, and opportunity for high level competition/training for those interested.”
“If you’re looking for a taekwondo studio in the area that focuses on strong technique, character development and a supportive atmosphere, Elite is an excellent choice.”
“Very family oriented, outstanding focus on character development, and opportunity for high level competition/training for those interested.”
“I have been instructor with Elite Taekwondo Academy since 2016 and have officially received my Master ranking with Elite in 2024.”
“Very family oriented, outstanding focus on character development, and opportunity for high level competition/training for those interested.”
From the reviews
If you're considering Taekwondo for fitness, self-defense, or discipline, I highly recommend Elite Taekwondo Academy. Whether you're an adult or a child, the instructors tailor their approach to suit each student’s needs.
Olympic style taekwondo. Very family oriented, outstanding focus on character development, and opportunity for high level competition/training for those interested.
My son started attending Master Avila’s studio in 2011 at age 6 and still attends today, age 17. He had such a great starting experience his younger sister joined in 2013. Both my children are active members of the competition team.
Elite Taekwondo Academy has become such an important part of my life. I joined to learn taekwondo, but it's taught me so much more than just martial arts. I have learned discipline, respect, confidence, and how to keep pushing myself even when things get tough.
Your first taekwondo class at Elite Taekwondo Academy
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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🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site