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Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Roseville
5 ★★★★★ 92 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Roseville, 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
- 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) 789-1133
Hours
| Monday | 2:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8–9 AM, 3:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 8–9 AM, 3:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 2:30–6 PM |
| Saturday | 9–11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They are all so great with the kids, each teacher so different from the next but they really make it happen when it all comes together!”
“My daughter (Age 4) just started 3 weeks ago and was a bit apprehensive about stepping onto the mat for her first class.”
Other martial arts here
“I really want to go to Kovars to learn Karate, but I hear that all of the staff are really nice, and most of them are very good at what they do.”
“Kovar’s teaches mixed martial arts and different forms from all over the world.”
What students say
“The two coaches we had/have the most interactions with were Coach Shepard (miss him) and Coach Calvin (super welcoming and funny).”
“The two coaches we had/have the most interactions with were Coach Shepard (miss him) and Coach Calvin (super welcoming and funny).”
“Having no experience, she was still able to follow along as the focused on the fundamentals.”
“We are so grateful for her recommendation because we have seen such an improvement in our son's social skills and focus. He loves the classes and is ACTIVELY engaged in each one.”
“I love that aside from what they’re teaching they are constantly talking about good habits/health, getting along at home, at school, respecting parents, etc.”
From the reviews
Our six year old son has been attending Kovar's for 10 months in their Little Samurai program. Our son's Kindergarten teacher recommended Kovar's to us because her son had gone through their program, and she loved the principles and values that they taught him.
Long overdue review! My oldest son joined Kovar’s in 2019. Even as a 5 year old he was instantly engaged. Kovar’s teaches mixed martial arts and different forms from all over the world. Adding weapons and even sprinkling in Jujitsu there’s so much he has learned and has fun doing it!
I was looking for a place for my kids to be physically active. A friend suggested Kovars. Not only is it a place for my kids to get some physical activity they also get amazing life lessons. I love that no matter what the weather, we are inside...
They are a great team at this location. They are all so great with the kids, each teacher so different from the next but they really make it happen when it all comes together!
New to taekwondo? Start at Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Roseville
Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Roseville 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 - Roseville
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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