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Precision Martial Arts Academy

5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Gold River, California

Taekwondo school Olympic / WT Kukkiwon-certified Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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

  • Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 13) — 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule trainwithprecision.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (916) 822-4904

Hours

Monday 5–8 PM
Tuesday 5–7:30 PM
Wednesday 5–8 PM
Thursday 5–7:30 PM
Friday 5–8 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and tournaments — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Taekwondo classes on the schedule at Precision Martial Arts Academy, confirmed in students' own reviews and the school's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Taekwondo 10 mentions

“If you're on t he fence about starting a new sport or looking to have your kids focus and set goals, PMAA is the place you need to be.”

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🐲 Little Dragons

“My son started in July in the Tiny Tigers and he has had such an amazing experience so far.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“The Salvo’s have been nothing but amazing with our kids, teaching them self defense in a way that is fun and yet still having an element of discipline without over doing it.”

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Other martial arts here

Taekwondo schools are often multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Precision Martial Arts Academy — mined from their reviews and the school's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“The Salvo’s have been nothing but amazing with our kids, teaching them self defense in a way that is fun and yet still having an element of discipline without over doing it.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the school's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want hapkido, karate, or judo alongside your taekwondo, confirm the current schedule with the school.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 13 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 friendly, family atmosphere 8 mentions

“Master Salvo And Chelsi Salvo Have cultivated a great community of children and adults, where Strangers become forever, family.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“If you're on t he fence about starting a new sport or looking to have your kids focus and set goals, PMAA is the place you need to be.”

certified & recognized school 8 mentions

“Master Salvo And Chelsi Salvo Have cultivated a great community of children and adults, where Strangers become forever, family.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“Precision Martial Arts is a great and affordable academy!”

🧠 builds confidence & discipline 7 mentions

“The Salvo’s have been nothing but amazing with our kids, teaching them self defense in a way that is fun and yet still having an element of discipline without over doing it.”

From the reviews

We started taking our kids here a couple months ago. The Salvo’s have been nothing but amazing with our kids, teaching them self defense in a way that is fun and yet still having an element of discipline without over doing it. We are so happy we have found this amazing group to help our children grow and learn!

★★★★★ — Katherine, Jun 2024

Precision Martial Arts is a great and affordable academy! For learning different types of Martial Arts especially Taekwondo. Master Salvo is a great instructor and he teaches really well. Both him and his wife are really nice people and just fun to learn with! I always look forward to going to my classes everyday. :)

★★★★★ — Jocelyn, Apr 2023

Precision Martial Arts is a great and affordable Academy. The way Master Salvo teaches is very well explained and directed. I have only been going for three weeks and I've learned so much already highly recommend it if you're looking to do taekwondo, or any other martial art. it's a fun and enjoyable environment.

★★★★★ — Cesar, Apr 2023

My son started in July in the Tiny Tigers and he has had such an amazing experience so far. Master and Mrs Salvo have an excellent teaching style and all of the kids have shown so much improvement!

★★★★★ — Genevieve, Oct 2023

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New to taekwondo? Start at Precision Martial Arts Academy

Precision Martial Arts 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first taekwondo class at Precision 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.

Taekwondo is a martial art and a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Precision Martial Arts Academy

2244 Sunrise Blvd, Gold River, CA95670

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