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Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Laguna
4.9 ★★★★★ 73 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Elk Grove, 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 (ages 2–18) — 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 kovars.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (916) 684-3283
Hours
| Monday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 3–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The instructors are so patient, positive, and great with kids, and they really know how to keep even high-energy little ones focused and having fun.”
“we love the senseis here, they are great with kids and teens!”
“They teach the children a lot of valuable lessons with a different theme each week while giving their students valuable self defense and life skills”
“Our kids are one belt closer to their black belt goal!”
Other martial arts here
“They teach the children a lot of valuable lessons with a different theme each week while giving their students valuable self defense and life skills”
What students say
“The instructor s teach all levels but they seem to be particularly good at teaching kids.”
“Their program gives the local community children a place to learn a variety of different martial arts.”
“The instructors are so patient, positive, and great with kids, and they really know how to keep even high-energy little ones focused and having fun.”
“The instructors are so patient, positive, and great with kids, and they really know how to keep even high-energy little ones focused and having fun.”
From the reviews
We’ve been with Kovar’s Laguna for 5 years. What I love the very most at Kovar’s is the instructors. Every single one of them lives the principles of black belt, which they teach their students consistently.
Wonderful motivation and training for discipline, responsibility, and honorable behavior. Instructors and all team members are devoted to their students. Great location for the Elk Grove, Laguna, and South Sacramento areas.
Kovar’s Martial Arts has been amazing for our child. The instructors are so patient, positive, and great with kids, and they really know how to keep even high-energy little ones focused and having fun.
KOVARS has been such an incredible experience for my son. Since starting, he has gained so much discipline and confidence. His attitude has improved, and I’ve seen a huge difference in his patience and ability to stay focused. The instructors truly care about the kids and hold them to a high standard in the best way.
New to taekwondo? Start at Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Laguna
Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Laguna 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 Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Laguna
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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