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Sparta Taekwondo
5 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Walnut Creek, California
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 4–13) — 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
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Poomsae & forms forms (poomsae) practice — the patterns at the heart of taekwondo and your belt testing
- Competition & demo team a competition and demonstration team for students who want to test themselves at tournaments and events
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule spartatkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (925) 938-5300
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 3:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 3:30–8 PM |
| Friday | 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been training at Sparta Taekwondo for the past 4 years and absolutely loves it, especially the sparring.”
“My son has been training at Sparta Taekwondo for the past 4 years and absolutely loves it, especially the sparring.”
“They emphasize not only taekwondo skills and self-defense, but also discipline, confidence, and character development.”
Other martial arts here
“They emphasize not only taekwondo skills and self-defense, but also discipline, confidence, and character development.”
What students say
“This is, hands-down, a top notch facility led by world class instructors, and most importantly owned by a family who will treat your athlete like family.”
“Great taekwondo school with excellent instructors and coaches who know how to teach and connect with students of all ages.”
“Very kind and professional, would recommend to anybody that is starting or wants to learn a martial arts, I am a student, and Sparta has great staff, and it's like a family there.”
“Years ago, my young children benefitted and were invited to attend Sparta workshops, trainings, and friendly cross school competitions.”
“I recently visited their new facility in Walnut Creek when they allowed the US National team to use it for an online competition.”
“As a parent, it’s been wonderful to watch his confidence, discipline, respect, self-control, and overall fitness improve over time.”
From the reviews
I will start that my son and daughter actually attend a different studio. With that said, if I lived near this studio, they would go here. This is, hands-down, a top notch facility led by world class instructors, and most importantly owned by a family who will treat your athlete like family.
My son joined Sparta when he was in Kindergarten and he has been enjoying practicing Taekwondo for last 6 years. All instructors are very professional and they are like family to my son. I highly recommend Sparta for anyone who is looking to learn martial arts!
My son, Luca (8) has been going to Sparta for about nine months now, and we love it! His coordination and skills have improved drastically and so has his self control and discipline. This family owned business knows how to get the job done.
My son has been training at Sparta Taekwondo for the past 4 years and absolutely loves it, especially the sparring. As a parent, it’s been wonderful to watch his confidence, discipline, respect, self-control, and overall fitness improve over time.
New to taekwondo? Start at Sparta Taekwondo
Sparta Taekwondo 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 Sparta 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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