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Sparks Taekwondo
4.9 ★★★★★ 58 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Murrieta, 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
- Kids & teens classes kids and teens taekwondo classes (ages 5–12) — 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
- 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 sparkstaekwondo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (951) 600-1010
Hours
| Monday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“By learning the tenets, forms, and defenses of Taekwondo, my son developed a fundamental life skill: the ability to fully commit to a project or schoolwork with responsibility.”
“From the variety of classes offered such as little ninjas to adults they show each age group martial arts has no limits!”
“Fine print: These skills are applied VERY selectively by said teen and may be subject to an invisible on/off switch—unless the MJ Override is engaged!”
“They both enjoy classes and most recently, sparring competitions.”
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What students say
“5 year old is a ball of energy and Master Jeff has been so patient and encouraging for him to learn, focus and continue his journey in TKD!”
“Sparks Taekwondo is such an amazing martial arts studio for all ages!”
“It’s been an amazing experience for our family, and we truly believe this place develops elite athletes while still feeling like a supportive community.”
“The classes are fun and challenging and your child will learn respect, discipline, confidence and so much more.”
“My son enjoys training so much that we are now part of the Sports Taekwondo competition team.”
“Master Jeff has a real gift for teaching kids, and I’m always impressed by how respectful and helpful the teen black belts are in every class.”
From the reviews
When we first got into Taekwondo, I knew nothing about the sport. I was looking to help with my son’s anxiety and lack of confidence. Now 4 years later and he has learned so much from Sparks and Master Jef. This studio has been beyond a blessing for my family and kids.
My family and I have had the best experiences at Sparks Taekwondo, and my son has experienced the best physical and mental development. We are so proud to be part of this great family where we all have a single purpose, which is the well-being of our children. 🤍🥋🤍
About ten years ago, I decided to experiment—to see if Taekwondo might help bring out my very introverted child. He’s still reserved by nature, but what I’ve come to value most over the years isn’t a personality transformation. It’s the quiet, steady growth in something much deeper -- commitment.
My son has been with Sparks Taekwondo since he was 3. He started as a little ninja and today he is a black belt. He has learned so much at Sparks. Not only martial arts but respect, caring for others and how to work as a team. Master Jeff and everyone that works with him, are amazing.
New to taekwondo? Start at Sparks Taekwondo
Sparks Taekwondo 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 Sparks Taekwondo
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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