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Martial Arts America
4.6 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in San Ramon, 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 2–12) — 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's taekwondo classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule maablackbelt.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 925-718-5111
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Friday | 3:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My kids have been taking classes at MAA for the past 5 years, and we just registered them for 3 more years.”
“My son has had an excellent experience and will be testing for student black belt next spring!”
Other martial arts here
“Love that they play fun games with the kids that build karate basics while keeping them interested.”
“Great workout and self defense techniques.”
What students say
“Joe, his instructor, was amazing- my son had a lot of fun and is enjoying his karate classes.”
“The discipline and conditioning my kids receive from martial arts (Taekwondo, Jujitsu, Eskrima, and Krav Maga) have helped them do well in school, sports, and community service.”
“The discipline and conditioning my kids receive from martial arts (Taekwondo, Jujitsu, Eskrima, and Krav Maga) have helped them do well in school, sports, and community service.”
“Their program has helped our daughter with staying focused, paying attention and listening to instructions, always trying her best, and developing valuable leadership skills.”
“The instructors, especially Senior Master Celina Hespen, epitomize what it is like to be a great taekwondo instructor in the modern world.”
“The studio itself was spotless, and you could tell they take pride in maintaining a clean and organized space.”
From the reviews
Great Martial Arts place for kids. My 10 year old daughter has gained a lot of confidence since she started.
We recently celebrated our son's 5th birthday at this martial arts studio, and I can't express how fantastic it was! From the moment we walked in, the staff was incredibly friendly and went out of their way to ensure everything was perfect.
I resided primarily at the Martial Arts America Pleasanton school, but over my 16 years, I have trained many times at this San Ramon studio. The instructors, especially Senior Master Celina Hespen, epitomize what it is like to be a great taekwondo instructor in the modern world.
We couldn’t be happier with this Martial Arts America San Ramon! What truly sets them apart is how they respect each child’s individual pace, never rushing progress and always offering personalized support based on each student’s unique needs.
New to taekwondo? Start at Martial Arts America
Martial Arts America 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 Martial Arts America
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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