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JI SUNG TAEKWONDO
5 ★★★★★ 76 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Walnut Creek, 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 — 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule jisungtkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (925) 787-8286
Hours
| Monday | 3–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–8 PM |
| Thursday | 3–8 PM |
| Friday | 3:30–7 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Master Kim does a great job focusing on the well being and safety of all the children as well as challenging them to better themselves and prep for their belt tests.”
“The atmosphere is positive and welcoming, and it’s clear they focus on teaching not only self-defense but also respect, discipline, and teamwork.”
“Master Kim does a great job focusing on the well being and safety of all the children as well as challenging them to better themselves and prep for their belt tests.”
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“The atmosphere is positive and welcoming, and it’s clear they focus on teaching not only self-defense but also respect, discipline, and teamwork.”
What students say
“Master Kim does a great job focusing on the well being and safety of all the children as well as challenging them to better themselves and prep for their belt tests.”
“The atmosphere is positive and welcoming, and it’s clear they focus on teaching not only self-defense but also respect, discipline, and teamwork.”
“The atmosphere is positive and welcoming, and it’s clear they focus on teaching not only self-defense but also respect, discipline, and teamwork.”
“I couldn’t recommend them enough for helping teach my son discipline, coordination, confidence and so much more.”
“Master Kim is incredibly kind and approachable, and it was reassuring to be able to speak with him directly during our first visit.”
“The instructors strike an amazing balance between making classes fun, keeping the kids active with a great workout, and instilling values like discipline, respect, and focus.”
From the reviews
My son is always thrilled learning new skills from his Taekwondo. It shows how much he likes this place. Master Kim and Master Sahar is doing a great job teaching the kids how to be discipline, how to respect others and most especially not giving up when they want to be good at something.
My 4 year old started with little ji sung in February at the Walnut Creek location and loves it. She enjoys the classes and her time with Ms. Sahar and Master Kim. They focus on a variety of skills and exercises to help build confidence and listening skills, as well as learning to respect themselves and others.
I would like to highlight the JI SUNG TAEKWONDO section as highly professional, with extremely qualified instructors. It's a place where everyone is committed to the classic and original traditions and spirit of Taekwondo.
My son has only been at Ji Sung Taekwondo for a few classes, but it’s already been one of the best decisions we’ve made. He’s always been a kind and thoughtful kid, but like a lot of younger boys, especially being on the smaller side, confidence hasn’t always come easy and unfortunately, that’s made him a target at…
New to taekwondo? Start at JI SUNG TAEKWONDO
JI SUNG TAEKWONDO comes up as a beginner-friendly school — noted on their own site. 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 JI SUNG 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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