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Open Mat Academy
5 ★★★★★ 178 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Tracy, California
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 4–12) — 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
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule openmatacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (209) 752-8013
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–5:30 PM |
The classes they run
“I've been bringing my 8 year old son here for the last 3 months in the boxing class with coach Sharif and he's turning my son into a boxer faster than j thought.”
“My son has had a few one on one sessions with Coach Brandon and we immediately saw a difference.”
“My little one did improve with her kicking style, has been more confident, and has been learning basic self defense movements appropriate for her age.”
Other martial arts here
“The 5-week introductory training course for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is a phenomenal program.”
“The facilities are crazy, this is a real MMA gym with boxing, grappling and conditioning available, saunas, cold plunges etc.”
“My little one did improve with her kicking style, has been more confident, and has been learning basic self defense movements appropriate for her age.”
What students say
“Luckily we had a great coach and other very skilled higher belts to help us get down moves, warm ups and gym etiquette.”
“Open Mat fosters a welcoming and family-oriented atmosphere that extends beyond the gym walls.”
“I paid a visit with only 36hrs in town and trained with a Muay Thai class, impeccable instruction from Coach Dom and an awesome community vibe.”
“I like how flexible the coaches are and how committed they are in improving their students skill, technique and overall agility.”
“We signed up our son in June and both his strength & confidence have shot up, he absolutely loves it.”
“Both Coach Brandon & Coach Chris were extremely supportive at my son’s first tournament and definitely helped him through and through.”
From the reviews
Open Mat has become an integral part of our lives, a place where our entire family finds community, growth, and support. From the moment my son stepped onto the mats on the gym's opening day, we knew we had found something special.
If you want to learn self defense, this is the place! I had seen the advertisement on Instagram for the women’s 5 weeks beginners classes. At first I was nervous but coach Brandon and Jasmine made me feel comfortable learning and belonging in the class. I left feeling excited for the next class!
Open Mat Academy is a Amazing facility, top equipment and great environment. Good service with friendly staff and super clean and comfortable gym for everyone and if you’re looking to get in shape, learn self defense or become a high level competitor OMA is for you!
Great gym & staff. We signed up our son in June and both his strength & confidence have shot up, he absolutely loves it. Facility is clean, staffs great, and the gyms offers a lot of different types of classes and times.
New to taekwondo? Start at Open Mat Academy
Open Mat Academy 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 Open Mat 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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