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Hamlet's Taekwondo Academy

4.6 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Vacaville, California

Taekwondo school Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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  • 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 vacamartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (707) 469-3114

Hours

Monday 3–9 PM
Tuesday 3–9 PM
Wednesday 3–9 PM
Thursday 3–9 PM
Friday 3–8 PM
Saturday Closed
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 Hamlet's Taekwondo Academy, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 33 mentions

“I also appreciate seeing the positive environment and growth both physically and mentally I see with kids as young as 5 years old to teens and adults of all ages that train here.”

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Teens

“I also appreciate seeing the positive environment and growth both physically and mentally I see with kids as young as 5 years old to teens and adults of all ages that train here.”

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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 Hamlet's Taekwondo Academy — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

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 38 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧒 strong kids program 7 mentions

“I want my son to grow up with discipline and respect, if he is anything but that I would expect him to be disciplined for that and be the least bit mad.”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 21 mentions

“I want my son to grow up with discipline and respect, if he is anything but that I would expect him to be disciplined for that and be the least bit mad.”

From the reviews

My grandson attends and he is learning discipline and his esteem is growing which is what is lacking in today's society. I read the 1 star ratings (strange how they are all left at the exact same time! Can't help but think they are multiple accounts with negative reviews created by the same disgruntled parent!

★★★★★ — Ed, Dec 2019

This place is more than TKD... is about teaching kids life lessons, discipline, commitment, respect and of course TKD. They run a very strict program, class availability is fantastic. My daughter, 5yr old, love it since day#1. Mr./Mrs Hamlet are just excellent.

★★★★★ — Leo, Jun 2017

I have trained here for many years, and even after I moved from Vacaville to Sacramento I am still more than willing to commute here because I am extremely satisfied with the instruction, feedback, and my own personal results.

★★★★★ — Chris, Dec 2019

My son just started at Hamlet's Taekwondo and I have seen such an improvement in his attitude and behavior. I could not be more pleased! The one stars given are from parents who are mad if their child did not listen to the instructor and did not like their child getting reprimanded.

★★★★★ — Sheena, Dec 2019

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New to taekwondo? Start at Hamlet's Taekwondo Academy

Hamlet's Taekwondo Academy 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first taekwondo class at Hamlet's 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.

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 Hamlet's Taekwondo Academy

1011 Mason St #4, Vacaville, CA95688

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