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JTC TAEKWONDO CENTER
4.9 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in San Jose, California
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo — 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
- 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
- Poomsae & forms forms (poomsae) practice — the patterns at the heart of taekwondo and your belt testing
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule jtctkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (408) 253-0500
Hours
| Monday | 2–6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 2–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 2–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 2–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 2–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“All the instructors and junior instructors are kind, patient, and passionate about TKD.”
“Excellent place for olympic taekwondo style learning.”
“I've had the privilege of enrolling both of my kids on the Black Belt Club.”
What students say
“Great place for my kids to get some serious skills, discipline and focus.”
“The instructors really go the extra mile not only teaching the students taekwondo, but also teaching them important values (respect, obedience, courage among others) in life.”
From the reviews
I've had the privilege of enrolling both of my kids on the Black Belt Club. The instructors really go the extra mile not only teaching the students taekwondo, but also teaching them important values (respect, obedience, courage among others) in life.
Wonderful TKD school with traditional values. Not only do they teach the physical skills, they also emphasize on discipline which is equally important. All the instructors and junior instructors are kind, patient, and passionate about TKD. Good mix of boys and girls of all ages.
Great place for my kids to get some serious skills, discipline and focus. The masters and instructors are fantastic! Both my kids like every visit and feel proud of their time there for each session. Good learning environment overall and happy to trust my kids with them!
JTC is an amazing place for kids to learn TAEKWONDO. My son joined JTC when he was in middle school. He is in high school and got Black belt recently . The instructor's and their teachings are very professional. JTC helped in the overall development of my son. Thanks JTC
New to taekwondo? Start at JTC TAEKWONDO CENTER
JTC TAEKWONDO CENTER 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 JTC TAEKWONDO 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.
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