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Exceed Martial Arts Center

5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in San Jose, California

Taekwondo school Kids & teens Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes — built around discipline, focus, confidence, and anti-bully skills
  • Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
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  • Website & schedule exceedmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 408-784-3536

Hours

Monday 4–8:30 pm
Tuesday 4–8:30 pm
Wednesday 4–8:30 pm
Thursday 4–8:30 pm
Friday 4–8:30 pm
Saturday 10 am–1 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 Exceed Martial Arts Center, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 8 mentions

“EXCEED Martial Arts held a class for children in their parking lot allowing the public to audience their instruction.”

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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 Exceed Martial Arts Center — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing

“Whether it’s kids’ Taekwondo or adult kickboxing, he brings so much energy, discipline, and encouragement to each class.”

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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 26 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert masters & instructors 6 mentions

“This is more than just a martial arts school — it’s a place where kids grow, gain confidence, and learn from two of the best masters around.”

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 11 mentions

“Master Jackson and his family run an excellent Studio with values oriented towards”

📘 strong forms & technique 3 mentions

“He knows about both the technique and traditions behind taekwondo forms, movements, and skills.”

competition & tournament success 3 mentions

“He has served nationally and internationally as a coach, mentor, judge, and competitor.”

certified & recognized school 8 mentions

“Master Jackson is truly one of a kind — knowledgeable, passionate, and fully dedicated to every student’s growth.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 5 mentions

“Jackson for most of my life, he helped teach me about Martial Arts as well as instilled within me many great qualities like good work ethic and discipline.”

From the reviews

Exceed Taekwondo is an incredible place for both kids and adults! Master Jackson is truly one of a kind — knowledgeable, passionate, and fully dedicated to every student’s growth. Whether it’s kids’ Taekwondo or adult kickboxing, he brings so much energy, discipline, and encouragement to each class.

★★★★★ — Anna, Jul 2025

EXCEED Martial Arts held a class for children in their parking lot allowing the public to audience their instruction. What a sight to witness. Laughter to listen to with sunshine brightening the day. Smiles abound from students to instructors and even eager parents 😀.

★★★★★ — Ellen, Feb 2021

We loved Exceed for our son!! You could appreciate the respect and traditions of taekwondo. Master Jackson taught so many valuable lessons and skills. Very family orientated, professional and welcoming.

★★★★★ — Iegnos, Apr 2022

Incredibly great taekwondo school. lots of care and education. Good for increasing kids' self-esteem, endurance and strength.

★★★★★ — Nikita, Jul 2022

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Your first taekwondo class at Exceed Martial Arts Center

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 Exceed Martial Arts Center

1631 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA95125

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