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JMAP Academy Taekwondo, Tricking, and KPOP (Formerly Choi's Black Belt Academy)
4.9 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Mesa, Arizona
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
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule jmaptkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (480) 239-1383
Hours
| Monday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We've had a great experience at this studio and will continue for as long as my daughter wants to practice Taekwondo!”
What students say
“Master Jacky is extremely patient, encouraging, and an excellent instructor, instills inspirational and aspirational values, respect, and integrity.”
“Master Jackie is amazing and everyone has just been so accepting of me and welcoming.”
“Their Sensei was incredibly friendly and even allowed us to demonstrate two forms from our system at #UneedMartialArts.”
“They love making new friends, learning techniques, developing discipline and confidence, and getting a great workout at the same time.”
“They love making new friends, learning techniques, developing discipline and confidence, and getting a great workout at the same time.”
“I’ve also seen some of the members at tournaments doing very well.”
From the reviews
My best friend and I popped in after seeing they were having a late night class, just to spectate and it was a delight! Their Sensei was incredibly friendly and even allowed us to demonstrate two forms from our system at #UneedMartialArts. Looking forward to hopefully seeing more of these guts~ Peace and blessings~
Awesome place to train for all ages. The owner and head instructor master Jacky teaches a variety of classes throughout the week from weapons to competitive sparring. Master Jacky is a former stuntman and brings that knowledge to his acrobatics class called tricking.
I started taekwondo as an adult not too long ago and am very happy with the doja so far. Master Jackie is amazing and everyone has just been so accepting of me and welcoming. I could tell from my first phone conversation that Master Jackie has a good heart, and now I’m even more convinced.
We have been very happy with the instruction and environment Master Jacky has created at JMAP! What drove us to choose this studio was that Master Jacky is an elementary Physical Education teacher. Master Jacky strikes a great balance between firm and encouraging. He is a confident, competent instructor.
New to taekwondo? Start at JMAP Academy Taekwondo, Tricking, and KPOP (Formerly Choi's Black Belt Academy)
JMAP Academy Taekwondo, Tricking, and KPOP (Formerly Choi's Black Belt 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.
Your first taekwondo class at JMAP Academy Taekwondo, Tricking, and KPOP (Formerly Choi's Black Belt 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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