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St Clair's Taekwondo
4.4 ★★★★☆ 7 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in San Francisco, 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 — 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 stclairstkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 415-665-8684
Hours
| Monday | 4–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–7 pm |
| Thursday | 4–7 pm |
| Friday | 4–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9–11:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Clair when I enrolled my son in the Little Tigers class at the current school.”
“Clair when I enrolled my son in the Little Tigers class at the current school.”
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What students say
“In 2022, I reconnected with Grandmaster St.”
“Clair and the other black belts instilled in me disciplines that I still hold true today.”
From the reviews
A very nice studio. Parking is good. Master St. Clair is an extremely dedicated teacher. He helps his students to excel & will always go the extra mile for his students.
I was a student at St. Clair’s Tae Kwon Do back in 2000 at the Taraval location. In 2022, I reconnected with Grandmaster St. Clair when I enrolled my son in the Little Tigers class at the current school. Since then, it’s been a great experience watching my son move up in rank and grow more confident.
I was a student as a child for probably 5+ years. I had a great time and Master St. Clair and the other black belts instilled in me disciplines that I still hold true today. Though the studio has moved to a new location, I have memory fond memories and recommend Master St.
New to taekwondo? Start at St Clair's Taekwondo
St Clair's 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 St Clair's 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.
