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US Tae-Kwon-Do Academy
4.6 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Taekwondo school in Sunnyvale, California
Style / system: Olympic / World Taekwondo — 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
- 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
- Sparring sparring classes, from Olympic-style to point sparring — controlled, gear-on training that builds timing and confidence at your own pace
- Website & schedule ustasv.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (408) 497-5656
The classes they run
“Happy to have our both kids there and both proudly completed Dan-3 and Dan-2 recently.”
“It’s very professional institute with full focus on teaching students and enhancing their performance in kicks, punches, forms, sparring, weapons training.”
“olympic style sparring and traditional martial arts techniques.”
What students say
“Master shim is one of the best instructors you can get.”
“It’s very professional institute with full focus on teaching students and enhancing their performance in kicks, punches, forms, sparring, weapons training.”
“Grandmaster Shim and the other lady instructor do a phenomenal job and give as much personal attention as possible.”
“It’s very professional institute with full focus on teaching students and enhancing their performance in kicks, punches, forms, sparring, weapons training.”
From the reviews
If you are looking for Tae Kwon Do Academy like one in Korea, this is it. Focusing on basics, not too fancy, keeping kids in interest in Tae Kwon Do. My son loves the instructors (Grandmaster and master). 3 times a week.
Master shim is one of the best instructors you can get. Disciplined and affectionate at the same time. Highly recommended.
the best 태권도장 taekwondo school in the area! great, helpful instructors; authentic korean environment... olympic style sparring and traditional martial arts techniques...
My son likes attending Taekwondo classes here. Grandmaster Shim and the other lady instructor do a phenomenal job and give as much personal attention as possible.
Your first taekwondo class at US Tae-Kwon-Do 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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