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King's Martial Arts Academy
5 ★★★★★ 101 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in San Jose, 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
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule karate4u.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 408-448-2227
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–12 pm, 4–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–12 pm, 4–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My sons have been attending classes for about six months now, and they’re not just learning self-defense; they’re also building discipline and confidence.”
“My older kids have grown in sparring and memorizing their Hapkido’s and Taeguk forms 1 to 3.”
“My sons have been attending classes for about six months now, and they’re not just learning self-defense; they’re also building discipline and confidence.”
“Today after earning a black stripe for testing, my son told me that he wants to be just like Master Bradley one day.”
Other martial arts here
“My older kids have grown in sparring and memorizing their Hapkido’s and Taeguk forms 1 to 3.”
“My sons have been attending classes for about six months now, and they’re not just learning self-defense; they’re also building discipline and confidence.”
What students say
“Lead instructor, MASTER BRADLEY, along with his team of well trained black belt instructors, are there to guide, assist, and help teach each student the art of taekwondo.”
“Master Bradley and his team of exceptional instructors have created an environment where learning martial arts is both fun and empowering for kids of all ages.”
“I give it my five star two thumbs up approval and recommend any one of any age to come out and join the Kings Martial Arts family.”
“They not only focus on the physical techniques but also emphasize discipline, respect, and personal growth, which has made a huge difference in my child's confidence and behavior.”
“They not only focus on the physical techniques but also emphasize discipline, respect, and personal growth, which has made a huge difference in my child's confidence and behavior.”
“Lead instructor, MASTER BRADLEY, along with his team of well trained black belt instructors, are there to guide, assist, and help teach each student the art of taekwondo.”
From the reviews
My kids have been coming here for almost a year now and they absolutely love it. I have to admit, I love it, too. This is the marital arts class that I wish I had when I was a kid.
A Truly Outstanding Martial Arts Studio for Kids and Families King's Martial Arts Studio is nothing short of fantastic! From the moment you step through the doors, you're greeted with warmth, and every child is welcomed by name.
My daughter has been training at King’s Martial Arts for almost two years since she was 5 years old, and it has been her fantastic journey. Master Bradley and his entire team are incredibly kind, patient, fun and attentive with the children.
King’s Martial Arts has been an incredible experience for our family. My two boys have been attending for a couple of years now, and the growth we’ve seen in them goes far beyond physical skills. Master Bradley is an outstanding instructor and an incredible role model—someone my boys truly look up to and respect.
New to taekwondo? Start at King's Martial Arts Academy
King's Martial Arts Academy 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 King's Martial Arts 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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