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James Reed Tae Kwon Do

4.9 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Tracy, California

Taekwondo school Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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

  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule jamesreedsmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (209) 835-1600

Hours

Monday 4–9 PM
Tuesday 4–9 PM
Wednesday 4–9 PM
Thursday 4–9 PM
Friday 4–7 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 James Reed Tae Kwon Do, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 18 mentions

“They know how to instruct kids of all ability types, of all ages, and balance being friendly and tough with each student based on the individual student.”

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🐲 Little Dragons

“Great atmosphere, family friendly, pee wee, kids and adult classes.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“My son loves coming in here and learning taekwondo and self defense.”

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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 James Reed Tae Kwon Do — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“My son loves coming in here and learning taekwondo and self defense.”

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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 29 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 15 mentions

“Owned and operated by an awesome family that is passionate about martial arts and their studio.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“My son loves coming in here and learning taekwondo and self defense.”

certified & recognized school 4 mentions

“My kids received there black belts from master Reed a few years now and my daughter having just received her 3rd degree black belt 2 years now.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“Offers so many different classes at great prices with great staff and classes 5 days a week.”

From the reviews

James Reed Tae Kwon Do. Is the best place to train. My kids have been training here for 11 years possible more hard to keep tract when this place is like home. The atmosphere here is family oriented. And fun for kids.

★★★★★ — Toni, Jan 2018

This is a great place for a child to learn confidence in themselves. For the first 5 weeks it was only $55 plus the cost of a uniform. It is ran by a great family and is very family oriented. My son will be coming here for years!!

★★★★★ — Marcus, Aug 2022

We love this place, the entire staff and members of the team are superb! My son loves coming in here and learning taekwondo and self defense.

★★★★★ — Candice, Jun 2022

Amazing studio! Offers so many different classes at great prices with great staff and classes 5 days a week. Owned and operated by an awesome family that is passionate about martial arts and their studio.

★★★★★ — Morgan, Mar 2020

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New to taekwondo? Start at James Reed Tae Kwon Do

James Reed Tae Kwon Do 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.

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Your first taekwondo class at James Reed 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 James Reed Tae Kwon Do

3402 Mars Ct Ste 108, Tracy, CA95376

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