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Kicks Tae Kwon Do Self Defense and Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Manteca, California
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kickstkd.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (209) 239-1000
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I would like to express my gratitude for Master Dave and his wife for the exceptional work they are doing with my son in his taekwondo practice.”
“They teach the kids self discipline, respect and self defense all the while making it fun for them.”
“For the last year he has been in the Black Belt club to do more in getting ready to become a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.”
Other martial arts here
“Excellent for: Tae Kwon Do Kickboxing Krav Maga”
“They teach the kids self discipline, respect and self defense all the while making it fun for them.”
What students say
“Master Dave is very knowledgeable of his craft and will definitely show your children the ways of Tae Kwon Do in a very positive light.”
“Master Dave is very knowledgeable and an excellent instructor for all ages from beginners to Black Belts and beyond.”
“Master David is very friendly and is highly skilled especially with the focus on working with the children in Manteca.”
“The instructor is knowledgeable, great with kids and invested in each student’s progress.”
“I would like to express my gratitude for Master Dave and his wife for the exceptional work they are doing with my son in his taekwondo practice.”
“Master David is very friendly and is highly skilled especially with the focus on working with the children in Manteca.”
From the reviews
A year ago I tried to sign up my youngest son with special needs for Tae Kwon Do classes (especially since his older brother, also with special needs, has been going there for quite sometime), however after an evaluation I was told that he "wasn't ready".
My son was diagnosed with Spina Bifida and has special needs, as he was told he would never walk, and had challenges with balance. As parents we were also worried about his self esteem and confidence.
I have two children. An eight year old boy and a six year old girl. They are enrolled in classes at Kicks Tae Kwon Do. Master Dave is a great instructor and he is great with children. I highly recommend Kicks Tae Kwon Do Self Defense and Fitness.
Master Dave has many years of experience and have trained our children since they were in elementary school. They have graduated with 1st and 3rd degree black belts under his great teaching.
New to taekwondo? Start at Kicks Tae Kwon Do Self Defense and Fitness
Kicks Tae Kwon Do Self Defense and Fitness 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 Kicks Tae Kwon Do Self Defense and Fitness
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.
